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Experience

Freelancer

Carol Quade Design

June 2007 - Present

  • Work with diverse clients across various industries, understanding their unique needs.

  • Contribute to successful marketing campaigns by designing unique materials for online and offline use.

  • Develop various identities, ensuring brand consistency and while working with cross-functional teams to align design concepts with business objectives.

UX/UI Design Student

University of Central Florida

August 2023 - February 2024

  • Collaborated with groups of fellow students to research, create, iterate, and finalize various projects.

  • Created an app called “Bookmarks” that connects book lovers to others with similar interests in multiple ways such as social media, a book club discussion group (chat room), or via video in a virtual book club. It also includes a personal library so a user can organize their various reading lists and track what books they’ve read.

  • Redesigned a website for a scientific writer to present herself in a more organized way because she wants to showcase her writing, as well as the podcasts that she creates.

  • Created an education app called “Edi” that is offered through their college and includes everything a student would need to be successful. The app helps keep students organized with daily to-dos, quick access to information about their classes, and grades, as well as scheduling tutoring (in-person or AI) and career services (in-person and AI). We also integrated third-party apps such as Google Drive, Google Calendar, Teams, and Slack. Students are also able to track the progress of their degree with a progress bar.

Marketing Manager

PE Solar

January 2022 - January 2024

  • Collaborated with Regional, Production, and Closing managers to create onboarding processes for new salespeople.

  • Devised innovative marketing strategies, implemented a new lead generation system, took drone footage, and created testimony videos to enhance marketing efforts, resulting in increased engagement and enhanced customer retention.

Creative Director

FP Horak

September 2014 - August 2016

  • Led a team of four designers, ensuring high-quality design project delivery and fostering a creative work environment.

  • Worked closely with clients to translate their objectives into effective marketing and UI design strategies.

  • Collaborated with multiple teams to oversee project execution, implement timelines, and ensure designs met client expectations and followed brand guidelines.

Art Director

Chervon North America

September 2009 - September 2011

  • Led the design of Craftsman Tools packages, ensuring brand standards for a consistent product lineup and collaborating on informative package copy.

  • Art-directed photo shoots, worked with a photo retoucher for high-quality images, designed in-store signage, and implemented efficient project management for on-time delivery, participated in team collaboration.

Education

UX/UI Design Certificate

University of Central Florida

August 2023 - February 2024

Bachelors of Fine Art - Graphic Design

Kendall College of Art & Design

August 2003 - May 2006

Associates in Graphic Design

Delta College

August 2001 - May 2003

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