Hey, I'm Kara, and this is my Resume.

Work Experience

From Now On • UI/UX Designer

November 2021 to present

Design and maintain new and existing features in a suite of white label mobile apps and online backend products. Create custom app assets and themes based on school branding. Design support for marketing and advertising by creating landing pages, social media templates, and environmental graphics.

UNO College of IS&T • User Experience Associate

May 2013 to November 2021

Ensure college print materials and promotional assets were cohesive and followed brand standards. Collaborate on the creative direction, design, and development of community-based projects, including website and mobile apps. Create digital and print designs to showcase college degrees, students, and events.

UNO College of IS&T • Graphic Designer

May 2012 to May 2013

Communicate and determine design needs for in-house and client-facing projects by delivering relevant work while co-working with peers. Advanced design and development skills by setting priorities and solving creative problems. Design for mobile apps, college print material, and WordPress websites.

UNO Criss Library • Virtual Services Assistant

November 2011 to May 2012

Successfully met deadlines, created promotional pieces and set up photo galleries through time management.

Freelance • Graphic Designer

May 2008 to present

Work with community members and individual businesses on branding, website design and development, and marketing collateral such as business cards and flyers.

OABR Print Shop • Graphics Assistant

August 2007 to August 2008

Provided design and support for the print shop while managing large format printers and plate press machines through a structured communication and design process.

iAppeal Media • Graphic Design Intern

October 2007 to December 2007

Successfully maintained web content and cultivated design skills by closely working with leadership.

Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts ‘12

Metropolitan Community College

Associate in Applied Science ‘08