JJ Nold

Web Designer 316-***-**** abqba1@r.postjobfree.com

Willing and eager to relocate

profile

Energetic and hard-working designer with an infectious passion for web design and web standards.

Record of taking the initiative to drive improvements and initiate new projects to generate revenue.

Winner of 3 internal awards for exceptional performance in just one year.

Portfolio: http://jjnold.com

On Dribbble: www.dribbble.com/jjnold On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jjnold

skills

Software: Adobe Creative Suite 5: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver;

ExpressionEngine; Wordpress;

Programming Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery)

Operating Systems: Proficient in both OSX and Windows

experience

Garmin International, Olathe KS 2011 - Present

Web/Interface Designer

Hired as a key member for Garmin s web team, which is responsible for all garmin.com sections and

domains including marketing, e-commerce, support and application based initiatives. Web team is

part of the marketing communications department, which is setup to mimic an agency environment.

Key member in the design and development of web standards.

One of the lead designers on the opencaching.com project.

Key developer for Garmin s ExpressionEngine installations.

Familiar with all aspects of agency type environment including client presentation and feedback,

working with traffic.

At home in managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer Business, Wichita KS 2007 - Present

Web Designer

Initially hired as Support and Release Analyst but quickly promoted to design and manage websites

for hosting company with 4,000+ customers. Edit and build templates, managing up to 5 concurrent

projects. Work closely with clients to translate marketing goals into effective websites. Also played

key role in revamping Site Builder, the company s proprietary site development system.

Identified opportunities to expand product offerings to include SEO and custom site design,

generating more than $40,000 of additional design-related revenue (a 40% increase).

Pitched and gained management approval for training budget to ensure that all designers stayed

up-to-date on web standards and new technologies/software versions.

Assumed the role of lead designer to inspire and motivate previously under-performing design

team. Tirelessly advocated for web standards, significantly improving quality of work.

Received 3 excellence in action awards in recognition of contribution to revenue growth.

Played key role in design and development of 2nd version of Site Builder product.

Initiated development of marketing website to showcase Site Builder product and worked on

design and development during own personal time.

5230 El Monte St, Roeland Park, Kansas, 66205

Selected to assist management with recruitment for new designers.

education & work samples

BA, Organizational Communication (Minor: Computer Information Systems), Park University

(Class of 2014)

Representative work:

http://garmin.com http://opencaching.com http://garmin.com/careers http://bacpa.com

5230 El Monte St, Roeland Park, Kansas, 66205

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