- Exploring various forms of art, such as painting, sewing, and costume design, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Vending a craft shows and comic conventions
April Koontz
Ellettsville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Media Designer with a proven track record at GP Strategies, specializing in interactive design and user experience. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, I enhance brand messaging through visually compelling assets. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving, I consistently deliver high-quality projects while fostering collaboration across teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Designer
GP Strategies
Bloomington, IN
10.2016 - 02.2026
- Developed interactive e-learning courses for improved employee training and development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to design infographics in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint and were eye catching and easy to understand.
- Conducted usability testing on digital products, identifying areas of improvement and refining designs accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design and messaging across all channels, resulting in a unified brand experience.
- Produced visually stunning infographics that simplified complex information for easier comprehension by target audiences.
- Worked with high profile clients, such as HSBC, TD Bank, Cigna, Chase, Blue Origin, Electric Boat, and National Grid
- Contributed creative ideas during brainstorming sessions, helping shape the overall direction of various projects.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Balanced time management and maintained high quality designs for up to 7 projects at a time.
- Streamlined design processes, implementing time-saving productivity tools and techniques.
- Implemented consistent branding throughout all company materials, reinforcing a strong corporate identity across multiple platforms.
- Developed courses and Interactive PDFs that meet high accessibility requirements, including color contrast, closed captions, keyboard shortcuts, and reading order for screen readers.
- Media Design Lead for Cigna and National Grid where I onboarded other media designers new to the client, maintained and organized files, assisted in determining timelines and hours needed, as well as meet directly with clients to discuss new or ongoing projects.
Interior and Cover Book Designer
Author Solutions
Bloomington, IN
06.2008 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with authors to ensure cohesive visual elements in line with the narrative content.
- Enhanced book designs by incorporating typography, layout, and graphic techniques.
- Increased overall reader satisfaction by creating visually appealing layouts that enhanced readability without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, consistently meeting their expectations
- Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards in all projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks efficiently to meet client expectations.
- Skillfully balanced text placement within illustrations for effortless reading experiences.
- Designed eye-catching covers that effectively represented each book''s unique theme or subject matter.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2008
Skills
- Adobe creative suite
- Interactive design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional communication
- Quality assurance
- Expert in Articulate Storyline
Interests
Software
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
PowerPoint
Articulate Storyline
Timeline
Media Designer
GP Strategies
10.2016 - 02.2026
Interior and Cover Book Designer
Author Solutions
06.2008 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Indiana