Persephone Lundolos
Boonville,MO
Summary
Accomplished Lead Learning Experience Designer with over 6 years of expertise in crafting engaging online and in-person educational experiences. Demonstrated success in developing interactive course components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, alongside third-party tools. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality, accessible learning solutions that leverage adult learning strategies and gamification. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to user experience optimization and visual communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Experience Designer
Missouri Online / University of Missouri System
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee and manage the Learning Experience design process, timelines, and roadmaps as well as ensuring course design meets quality and accessibility standards
- Collaborate with Instructional Design teams, Academic Technology teams, and subject matter experts to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences for adult learners
- Lead the Experience Design team in developing, maintaining, and revising a repository of custom user interfaces and digital designs using custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Determine and integrate instructional strategies based on audience, content, outcomes, and platform parameters
- Conduct product testing and quality assurance reviews on developed courses, ensuring quality UX design, across devices, and conducting revisions as needed
- Research and test new and emerging technologies, tools, trends, methods, and best practices, ensuring product meets or exceeds industry standards
- Cultivate relationships with subject matter experts and create opportunities to listen to learners and staff to gain knowledge and revise approaches as necessary
- Assist in setting priorities for the Experience Design team and research growth opportunities
Communications Director / Co-owner
Mic Drop Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Planned, designed, and executed comprehensive marketing strategies and promotions
- Conducted brand and consumer insight surveys to inform marketing initiatives
- Designed and developed marketing materials, branding campaigns, and websites, ensuring brand consistency and engagement
- Created logos and established branding guidelines to enhance client brand identity
Director of Communications & Development
Empower Missouri
Jefferson City, MO
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed and set priorities for 5 professionals that focused on marketing, communications, as well as grant development and fundraising strategies
- Successfully secured over 3 million in private and public funding
- Led the successful rebranding of a 120-year-old organization
- Curated themes and narratives to effectively engage community and funding sources
Director of Marketing & Communications
The District (Downtown CID)
Columbia, MO
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Cultivated relationships with business and property owners, as well as city, county and state officials
- Designed and produced marketing strategies to drive consumer engagement and buy-in
- Conducted surveys and researched industry trends
- Collaborated with governmental boards and task forces to improve experiences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia01.2007
High School Diploma -
Camdenton R-3
01.2000
Skills
- LXD
- Project management
- Adult Learning Theory
- Strategic Graphic Design
- Instructional Design Strategies
- Virtual Team Collaboration
- Adobe creative suite
- Front-End Web Development
- HTML5
- CSS/SASS
- JavaScript
- UX
- Accessibility design
- Academic Technology
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Best in Track" at OLC Accelerate Conference by Online Learning Consortium, 2022.
Certification
- LXD Course completion
- Google (UX) Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Experience Designer
Missouri Online / University of Missouri System
01.2018 - Current
Communications Director / Co-owner
Mic Drop Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
Director of Communications & Development
Empower Missouri
01.2012 - 01.2015
Director of Marketing & Communications
The District (Downtown CID)
01.2008 - 01.2012
- LXD Course completion
- Google (UX) Certificate
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Missouri
High School Diploma -
Camdenton R-3
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