Kate Running

Front-end Developer / Graphic Designer

Minneapolis, MN ad0aai@r.postjobfree.com linkedin github design portfolio Career Objective

As a UI Graphic Designer with experience in Adobe Creative Suite, JavaScript Programming, and Restful API Development, I have designed and implemented new features throughout frameworks, collected feedback from design and technical staff, and presented designs and concepts to clients and management for review. My analytical thinking and eagerness to learn brought me to the front-end development field. I’m excited to bring my unique creative problem solving abilities to the right team!

Experience

UI Graphic Designer

Ingebretsen’s - Minneapolis, MN Sept 2016 - PRESENT

● Interact with other developers and end-users to design and implement new features throughout our Magento based site.

● Collect feedback from design and technical staff on website and development needs.

● Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy.

● Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of brand and layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

● Maintain an archive of images, photos, and previous work products.

● Proofread designs for errors before final printing or publishing. Graphic Designer

Semcasting - Remote Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

● Developed digital creatives in alignment with brand guidelines and client requirements.

● Communicated with project managers to create the best product for our clients.

● Refined existing designs to ensure consistency in branding.

● Completed creative deliverables within established timeframe. Graphic Designer

University of Iowa Libraries - Remote Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

● Designed printed programs and brochures for University related events.

● Created dynamic digital signs for their website.

● Completed print deliverables in a timely manner. Graphic Designer

Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln, NE May 2015 - Jul 2016

● Designed and edited hundreds of ads for a variety of print clients.

● Paginated the classified sections of five different papers.

● Managed a variety of projects and completed tight ad deadlines. Education

Certification in Frontend Development

May 2023 Promineo Tech - Online

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design

May 2010 Concordia College - Moorhead, MN, US

Skills

● Adobe Creative Suite

● Mockups and Prototypes

● Magento

● JavaScript Programming

● Java

● Bootstrap

● HTML

● CSS

● ReactJS

● Restful API Development

● Bug Fixes

· Experience with application development; full SDLC

· Ability to work independently, capture business requirements, design solutions, and manage projects through to completion.

· Strong communication, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

· Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

· Eager to learn, excited about technology and solving problems

· A customer focused attitude

· Languages: Java, Groovy, HTML, CSS

· Frameworks & tools: SpringBoot, FreeMarker, Jquery, Vue.js

· Queues: AzureServiceBus, MQSeries, RabbitMQ, SQS, SNS, EventBridge

· Unit Testing: Spock

· Repository: Git

· IDE: IntelliJ

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