RESUME
Katie Winkler
katiemariewinkler@gmail.com
215. 206. 0842
EDUCATION
University of the Arts – Bachelor’s of Science, Industrial Design, 2008
EXPERIENCE
Cosmic Design – UI/UX Designer (2018-Present)
A social purpose creative agency helping nonprofits, foundations, and social enterprises scale their impact through brand strategy, communications, and digital design.
Responsibilities:
· Web/mobile design, user interface design, user experience design, including digital marketing campaigns
· Branding, logo design, brand strategy, messaging & content copywriting
· Graphic design, illustration, iconography, print production, and light animation
· Sitemap creation, wireframes, and prototypes
· Brand guidebooks, brand extension pieces, and marketing campaigns
· Print coordination - marketing collateral, brochures, business cards, signage, white papers, media kits, book design etc.
Schipper Design – Freelance Designer (2017)
Graphic design & marketing agency, building brands on California's silicon valley and central coast, specializing in medical and agricultural industries.
Responsibilities:
· Graphic Design - Print & Digital, including web design & marketing campaigns
Sleepless Media – Designer/Marketing Coordinator (2016-2017)
A full service creative agency providing custom web design and development services, specializing in ecommerce solutions.
Responsibilities:
· Web/mobile design, user interface design, user experience design, some light web coding and maintenance
· Branding, logo design, brand strategy, messaging & content copywriting
· Art direction, photography, photo styling, graphic design, illustration, iconography, print production
· Sitemap creation, wireframes and prototypes
· Account/project management, client meetings and trainings
· Documenting processes, logging successes, analyzing bottlenecks and making improvements
· Drafting sales proposals/quotes, general business development, events and outreach
· Writing content for website/blog, advertising and posts
· Assisting with overall marketing efforts for the company, helping manage all social media accounts
· Creating marketing plans and brand extension pieces for clients
· Drafting project specifications, project QA audits
· General administration
· Vendor relationships – communicating with outside vendors and contractors
Westminster Promotions – Project Manager (2014-2015)
A print, promotions and web design firm providing support to medium to large size companies in Silicon Valley.
Responsibilities:
· Providing prompt customer support to both prospect clients and long-term clients, everything from advising start-up entrepreneurs and executives on creative campaigns and assisting entire marketing teams with design projects.
· Managing a team of graphic designers using project management software, creating daily project overviews, conducting quarterly reviews, and providing all-day support to team members and clients
· Ensuring that team objectives are in line with company objectives
· Coordinating all aspect of design projects, from client meetings and timeline & budget management to billing
· Creating and maintaining relationships with vendors and clients
· Managing email marketing & social media
Mission Bicycle Company – Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer (2013-2014)
Mission Bicycle Company creates beautiful custom bicycles one at a time by hand in San Francisco.
Responsibilities:
· Sourcing new products both for online and brick and mortar store
· Creating and maintaining relationships with vendors
· Photographing products, bicycles and accessories for the website, social media, marketing campaigns and new product launches
· Assisting with sales floor duties, customer service, online orders, minor bicycle repairs and parts installation
· Graphic design for web and print
· Email marketing and daily social media posts
· Managing special projects and event coordination
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program – Structure & Surface, Program Coordinator (2012 – 2013)
Philly Works – Co-Organizer (2011 - 2012) www.phillyworks.net
Gearing Up – Graphic Designer (Summer 2012) www.gearing-up.org
Fabric Horse – Graphic Designer (Summer 2012) www.fabrichorse.com
Philadelphia Rooftop Farm – Organizer (Summer 2012)
GRID Magazine - Writer (October 2011- February 2012)
Just Play Toys – Designer (December 2011 - May 2012)
BetterBlocksPhilly – Event Programming / Sponsorship Coordinator (2010 - 2011) www.betterblocksphilly.org
Dynomighty – Industrial Designer (May 2009 – April 2012) www.dynomighty.com
Philebrity.com & Phoodie.info – Writer / Marketing / Promotions / Ad Sales (Fall 2011 – April 2012)
Brown & Keener Urban Design – Designer (Fall 2009 - Fall 2011) www.bkurbandesign.com
Bloomfield & Associates Architects, Inc. – Director of Marketing & Business Development / Web Designer (Spring 2008 - Fall 2009)
EVENTS
Better Blocks Philly – Event Programming / Sponsorship Coordinator (October 13 - 23, 2011)
Tactical Urbanism Salon: Philly – hosted by Philly Works, The Streets Plan Collaborative and Next American City (April 28, 2012)
"Workshop in Interdisciplinary Collaboration" – hosted by Philly Works (October 22, 2011)
"Qualities of Life Panel Discussion: Water / Food / Land" – hosted by Philly Works & The Philadelphia Art Alliance (March 22, 2012)
"Qualities of Life Exhibit Panel Discussion" – hosted by Philly Works & The Philadelphia Art Alliance (November 14, 2012)
“Corridor Stories: Examining Non-Profit Driven Revitalization of Commercial Corridors”- Panel Speaker / Design in Action Conference 2011 – hosted by Association of Architecture Organizations and The Community Design Collaborative (October 11, 2011)
"A Conversation with Broken City Lab" - hosted by Philly Works & The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program & Mural LAB (November 2012)
SoReFa (Socially Responsible Fashion) – Set Design / Lighting Design (Fall 2008)
EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
"Philly Works 2012: Qualities of Life in Philadelphia" – A Philly Works Publication (2012)
"Philadelphia Qualities of Life" – Exhibit at Philadelphia Art Alliance by Philly Works (Fall 2012)
GRID Magazine “Holiday Gift Guide” – December Issue 2011
GRID Magazine “Down To Earth” - February Issue 2012
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
DesignPhiladelphia – Marketing / Design / Event Programming Volunteer (2007 - 2011)
IDSA University of the Arts Student Chapter – President (2006 - 2008)
Keswick Cycle – Sales Associate (Spring 2007 - Spring 2008)
Habitat For Humanity LEED Certified Homes - Furniture Designer (Spring 2007 - Fall 2008)
UArts Industrial Design Department Shop – Shop Technician (2006 - 2008)
Little Wonder Design – Industrial Design Intern – Spring 2007
Campbell’s/University of the Arts ID Dept. Collaboration – Design Intern (Summer 2006)
Milder Office – Furniture Design Intern (Spring 2006) www.milderoffice.com
Boca Raton Children’s Museum – Art Camp Teaching Assistant (Summer 2005)
Independent Mural Artist – (2002 – present)
AWARDS
Promising Artist Award 2005 - University of the Arts Scholarship
Industrial Design Merit Award 2006
Milton Avery Scholarship 2007 - Winter Gallery Reception 2008