Accomplished Founder/Lead Designer at Western Strand Design Co., adept in strategic thinking and graphic design, significantly enhanced brand visibility and market presence. Expert in leading teams to deliver innovative solutions and high-quality creative content, demonstrating exceptional brand management and team leadership skills. Proven track record in boosting online engagement and streamlining web aesthetics.
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Jared Henderson
Web and Graphics Designer
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Western Strand Design Co.
Founder/Lead Designer
08.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Conceptualized over 80 unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Improved overall site aesthetics for clients through the use of high-quality graphics, typography choices, color schemes, and layout principles.
- Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.
- Coordinated copywriting and designed images to craft website content.
- Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
- Developed comprehensive style guides for clients'' brands that provided clear direction on visual elements such as colors, fonts, logos, and imagery usage guidelines.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created 500+ engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Generations Church
Creative Director
06.2011 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Elevated organizational reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Developed weekly, high-impact social media promotional content for organization campaigns from concept to completion.
- Managed 30 campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet organization needs and creative visions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Mentored and trained team of volunteers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget constraints.
Education
Life Christian UniversityLutz, FL
Associates Degree from Theology
08.2014
University Overview
Clackamas Community CollegeClackamas
Associate of Arts
06.2010
University Overview
Clackamas Middle CollegeClackamas, OR
High School Diploma
06.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Team Engagement
- Strategic Vision
- Graphic Design
- Responsive design
- Web Design
- Website Maintenance
- Brand Management
- Branding and Identity
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Timeline
Founder/Lead Designer
Western Strand Design Co.
08.2012 - Current
Creative Director
Generations Church
06.2011 - 10.2024
Life Christian University
Associates Degree from Theology
Clackamas Community College
Associate of Arts
Clackamas Middle College
High School Diploma
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