Calenté Cardwell
Seattle,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Visual Designer and Front-End Web Developer with 14 years of experience, eagerly seeking a challenging role as a Production Artist at Northwest Designs Ink. Offering a proven track record in UX/UI design, I bring excellent proofreading skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop. Adept at formatting, styling, and arranging text and illustrations, I am knowledgeable in large format printing and possess a solid background in graphic design. Eager to contribute my expertise to on-site merchandising of event-specific apparel and memorabilia, with a keen interest in supporting the success of large Championships and Competitions. Excited about the prospect of joining a dynamic team and growing into a Design Artist position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Visual Designer, Web Developer
Nome Studio LLC (previously known as 'Designs By Nome')
01.2011 - Current
- Spearheaded UX and UI design projects, utilizing Figma to create engaging and intuitive user interfaces
- Successfully managed end-to-end design processes, including user research, wireframing, and mock-ups, resulting in projects delivered within timelines and exceeding client expectations
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications and adherence to design principles
- Demonstrated adaptability to client demands, working effectively under pressure, and multitasking to deliver high-quality visual experiences.
Lead Visual Designer, Web Developer
NAVIGATE
- 02.2021
- Designed and developed a landing page for film trailers, integrating CRM marketing platforms to increase brand interaction by 60%
- Conducted user research, created user flows, wireframes, and adhered to a mobile-first approach for website design
- Led stakeholders through the design process, ensuring alignment with Marty Cagan agile methodologies.
Web Developer / Visual Design
Drake Films LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Proficiently utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and After Effects for web development and motion graphics design
- Collaborated within an Agile team environment, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.
Web Developer, Graphic Designer
Babes Le Beija
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Designed an enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
- Designed engaging graphics and visual elements that contributed to a cohesive online presence across multiple platforms.
- Ensured cross-browser compatibility by utilizing progressive enhancement techniques that allowed for optimal display on a wide range of devices.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Streamlined website maintenance tasks for increased efficiency and improved site functionality.
- Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
- Increased website traffic through search engine optimization strategies and targeted content creation.
Education
No Degree - Fashion, Streetwear
Parsons The New School of Design
New York01.2022
No Degree - Visual Design, Front-End Web Development
Skill Crush
New York01.2021
No Degree - Full Stack Web Development
Coding Dojo
Bellevue03.2017
Associates in Visual Communication & Design -
Columbus State Community College
01.2013
Skills
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Visual Code Studio
- Content Strategy
- User Research
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React
- Git
- Agile Methodology
- Design Thinking
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Creative Direction
- Responsive Web Design
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Affiliations
- Photography
- Writing
- Freelance Visual Design
- Cooking
- Reading
- Learning new development languages
Online Cohorts
- Visual Design Front-End Web Development, Skill Crush, 2020
- Full Stack Web Dev, Coding Dojo, 2017
- Fashion Streetwear Design, Parsons New School of Design, 2021
Timeline
Web Developer / Visual Design
Drake Films LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Web Developer, Graphic Designer
Babes Le Beija
01.2014 - 03.2015
Senior Visual Designer, Web Developer
Nome Studio LLC (previously known as 'Designs By Nome')
01.2011 - Current
Lead Visual Designer, Web Developer
NAVIGATE
- 02.2021
No Degree - Fashion, Streetwear
Parsons The New School of Design
No Degree - Visual Design, Front-End Web Development
Skill Crush
No Degree - Full Stack Web Development
Coding Dojo
Associates in Visual Communication & Design -
Columbus State Community College
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