About Me
VISUAL DESIGNER
Specializing in Graphic, Web and UX Design. Design digital experiences in a variety of contexts in an agency environment, as well as, with start-ups and in-house teams. 10+ years in Graphic Designer with in-house Marketing teams and in an agency environment.
Work focused on the creation and daily updating of websites as well as working on capital campaigns and rebranding projects. Worked alongside executive staff, owners, and other creative staff on brand management, creative support for sales and marketing, as well as, creating printed collateral for branches, agencies, and other departments. High level of proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. Content writing/editing, photography and photo editing.
Designing and building out websites for 10 years in content management systems and three years in WordPress. Iterating UX concepts, wireframes, and user flows, informed by user research and trends.
Coding in designs with html5 and css3 and implement responsive designs with Flexbox and Bootstrap. High level of proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Acrobat, InDesign, XD, Premier Pro and Spark. Video editing experience. Content management. Developing, designing and managing websites and pages for variety of verticals. Email design strategy and development. Performing A/B testing. Training clients and team members on web technologies and social media outlets.
Why Work With Me
GRAPHICS • WEB • BRANDING
Graphic Skills
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, XD, Acrobat, and Spark
- Experienced in MS Office proficient with Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Experienced in leading Creative Briefs with High-Level Clientele
- Video Editing knowledge in Premiere Pro
- Good communication skills with presentations and writing content
- Excellent listening skills
- Creative thinker with aesthetic sense
- Degree in Graphic Design
UX Skills
- Experienced in Data Analysis
- User Persona Research
- Experienced in Sitemap creation
- Experience using Slack, Google, Trello, and other project software tools
- Experienced in High and Low Fidelity Prototyping
- Official UX Training and Badged
Web Skills
- Experienced in WordPress & CMS
- Expertise with HTML, CSS, Flexbox, Bootstrap, Responsive
- Experienced in SCRUM
- Knowledge of SASS and Javascript
- Knowledge of version control with GIT
- Certification in Web Design
WEB DESIGN
WORDPRESS
BRANDING
LOGO DESIGN
MARKETING
UI / UX
Project Management
Recent Work
WEB • MARKETING • BRANDING
“Michelle designed and built out our new eCommerce WordPress website and connected our Social Media accounts. She’s been emense help in boosting our rating and making easy for our store to convert from an Etsy store to a full-blown store with eCommerce. She’s always ready to answer questions and complete our upgrades. It’s been a pleasure working with Michelle.”
Michelle is an enthusiastic mentor, and skilled designer. She has expert knowledge and experience in many aspects of the design process from project management to website launch, and design support. She would be a true asset to any company in a web design role, or any creative position.
THANKFUL FOR CLIENTS:
Let’s Work Together
I love Graphic and Web Design. I chose it for my second career and I am so glad I did. I enjoy continuously learning and I am always seeking out avenues to add to my skills. Recently I’ve taken classes in CSS Accessibility, JavaScript, UX Design, Google Analytics, and design Web Apps.
Portland, Oregon
541-771-8690
MichelleWynant@yahoo.com