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

Work Experience


Snap! Mobile (From Now On) • UI/UX Designer

November 2021 to present

Design and maintain new and existing features for the FanX white-label mobile app and online backend products. Create custom app assets based on client branding. Collaborate with peers to maintain design systems and documentation. Work closely with the product manager and development team to successfully communicate the requirements of new features. 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

Skills


Print Design

Digital Design

Branding

UI/UX Design

Web Design

Animation

HTML & CSS

Responsive Design

Accessibility

Video Editing

Photo Editing

Wordpress 

CMS

Hobbies


Gardening

Hiking

Yoga

Baking

Thrifting

Board Games

Reading

Software 


Adobe Illustrator 

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Figma

Soft Skills


Cooperative

Optimisitic 

Well-Organized

Empathetic

Adaptable

Open Minded

Diligent

Honest