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Stormy Olson

Saint Paul,MN
Stormy Olson

About me

About me

Pronouns: She/Her

Preferred name: Stormy

Legal name: Laura

Summary

Midwest designer that is passionate about using design to solve problems, collaborating with others, and about promoting growth and change. Passionate about topics such as mental health, maintaining a posture of learning, and continuously seeking out creative inspiration. Foundational career experience in customer service, Service Desk, and System Administration.

Work History

Local Design Build Firm
Chaska, MN

Project Coordinator / Associate Designer
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Placed 2 orders for materials and finishes samples and updated selection records.
  • Assembled 2 manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
  • Created job files for 3 projects and maintained current data in each file.
  • Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Madison, WI

Communication Designer
12.2015 - 04.2023

Job overview

Designed 5 SharePoint sites utilizing wire-framing sketches and mock-ups.

Developed information architecture and site structure based on informed research.

Created custom visual assets using Photoshop.

Followed corporate style and branding guidelines.

Presented design mock-ups and insights to key stakeholders and collected feedback.

Managed content authoring tool of over 5,000 documents focused on user experience.

Collaborated with leadership and cross-functional project teams across the globe.

Supported global team with project management structure and guidelines.

Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects as needed, including travel to Shanghai, China in 2016.

Rent Key West Vacations
Key West, FL

Marketing Assistant
09.2010 - 10.2014

Job overview

Designed 1-2 local advertisements per year using Photoshop.

Project manager for website, mobile app, and email marketing tools.

Wrote content for monthly website, blog, and mobile app.

Photographed average of 40 photos per property.

Edited selected range of 10-12 photos per property using Photoshop.

Ensured brand standards met on all customer-facing products.

Identified suitable channels for various customer communications.

Setup and maintained property marketing portfolio of 60 listings.

Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.

Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging across various platforms including print, digital, and social media channels.


Collected, analyzed and summarized data and trends to provide marketing tracking and research.

Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Remote

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design and Media Arts
08.2020 - Current

University Overview

• Completed 99 of 120 credits of Graphic Design coursework toward B.A. degree

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Multiple term Honor Roll recognition (GPA of 3.5 or higher)

Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN

Associate of Applied Science from Marketing Design
08.2011 - 05.2013

University Overview

• General marketing coursework

• Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator

• HTML

• Multiple term President's List GPA achievement

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Research
  • Branding and Identity
  • Design thinking
  • Visual Communication
  • Color theory

Professional Development

Professional Development

June 2020

  • Draw and Paint Your Imagination with TenHundred | Monthly.com | Remote / St. Paul, MN

May - June 2019

  • Management Essentials | Blessing white | Remote / Madison, WI

October – December 2019

  • Mixed Media Watercolor | Madison College School of Continuing Education | Madison, WI

September – November 2019

  • Drawing Fundamentals: A Classical Approach | Continuing Studies, University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI

July – August 2019

  • Digital Painting Intro | Madison College School of Continuing Education | Madison, WI

January – March 2019

  • Basics of Drawing | Wheelhouse – Wisconsin Union mini courses | Madison, WI

October 2017

  • Team Leadership and Facilitation Skills | University of Wisconsin - Madison Extension | Madison, WI

Interests

Photography

Illustration

Fashion

Music

Travel

My dog, Chloe

Mental Health and Neurodiversity

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