Marisa Messick
Springfield,OR
Summary
Dedicated Graphic Designer and Web Assistant with 8 years of experience with a passion for creating visually stunning content and supporting web design initiatives. Eager to contribute to a luxury brand's digital presence, utilizing a blend of creativity, technical skills, and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder | Brand & Web Designer
Quill & Co Design
03.2018 - Current
- Developed comprehensive style guides for clients' brands that provided clear direction on visual elements such as colors, fonts, logos, and imagery usage guidelines.
- Designed and developed custom WordPress, Showit, and Squarespace websites that aligned with clients' brand identities while offering easy site management capabilities.
- Implemented search engine optimization strategies to improve clients' organic search rankings and drive targeted traffic to their websites.
- Developed various content and marketing materials including presentations, lead magnets, workbooks, and worksheets, newsletters, social graphics contributing to content creation efforts.
- Managed Pinterest boards, regularly uploading graphics to Tailwind for scheduling, and overseeing board organization and optimization. Reached over 1M+ monthly Pinterest viewers
- Created wireframes and prototypes as part of the design process to facilitate clear communication of concepts between team members and clients alike.
Brand & Web Designer
Ruby Porter
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated copywriting and designed images to craft website content.
- Provided ongoing support to clients post-launch, resolving any issues promptly and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Optimized website performance with regular evaluations and adjustments to page load times, image optimization, and code efficiency.
- Troubleshot technical issues and optimized websites for search engine optimization, performance and accessibility.
- Utilized analytics tools regularly to track website performance metrics and inform data-driven design decisions for future improvements.
- Contributed to project management efforts by maintaining organized documentation, meeting deadlines, and providing regular updates on progress made.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of visual, technical, and marketing components in web projects.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts | Crafts & Material Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Showit, Squarespace, WordPress
- HTML, CSS, Javascript
- lllustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, Canva
- Strong understanding of Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, TikTok
- Familiarity with communication tools: Flodesk, Notion, Google Docs, Dropbox, Slack, Dubsado
- Knowledgeable in organizational tools: Tailwind, Asana, PLANN, Planoly
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Quick learner with coachable attitude
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Websites
Timeline
Founder | Brand & Web Designer
Quill & Co Design
03.2018 - Current
Brand & Web Designer
Ruby Porter
02.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts | Crafts & Material Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University