Courtney Huber
Graphic & Web Designer
Topeka, KS, USAIt is my objective to use my skills to develop effective design solutions while simultaneously growing in a creative environment. I am inspired by people, fueled by creativity, guided by craftsmanship and passionate about execution.
Work Experience
Advisors Excel
Senior Web Designer
• Assist the Web Design Art Director in the leadership and management of the Web Design team
• Design amazing websites, landing pages, and email designs for Advisors Excel and its clients
• Work with the Web Design Art Director to continuously develop and improve processes in conjunction with other divisions
• Help develop new offerings or opportunities based upon client requests and custom projects the Creative team facilitates
• Review and approve design work of other designers
• Lead team meetings in the absence of the Art Director
• Attend meetings and assist in planning with other departments in place of, or with the Art Director
• Design amazing websites, landing pages, and email designs for Advisors Excel and its clients
• Work with the Web Design Art Director to continuously develop and improve processes in conjunction with other divisions
• Help develop new offerings or opportunities based upon client requests and custom projects the Creative team facilitates
• Review and approve design work of other designers
• Lead team meetings in the absence of the Art Director
• Attend meetings and assist in planning with other departments in place of, or with the Art Director
April 2021
- Present
Kansas, United States
Advisors Excel
Web Designer
• Establish the vision, visual brand and design strategies for clients and Advisors Excel
• Design and produce online website marketing including websites, landing pages, emails & social media designs
• Assist with social media projects and initiatives
• Concept and brainstorm creative solutions that set Advisors Excel above competitors
• Design and produce online website marketing including websites, landing pages, emails & social media designs
• Assist with social media projects and initiatives
• Concept and brainstorm creative solutions that set Advisors Excel above competitors
March 2017
- April 2021
Kansas, United States
IM Design Group
Graphic Designer & Jr. Web Administrator
• Gain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and industry, and work with client to determine project objectives
• Create, design and produce original print/digital solutions that meet the objectives of the client
• Collaborate with Brand Expert to conduct brand research in order to better understand the attitudes of consumers toward the client
• Utilize brand research results to inform and develop a creative strategy that clarifies the client's brand within its market area
• Plan, design and manage marketing campaigns for multiple clients simultaneously
• Stay abreast of current design trends and the latest technological advances, marketing outlets and media platforms
• Conceptualize and build small websites using Headway for WordPress
• Create, design and produce original print/digital solutions that meet the objectives of the client
• Collaborate with Brand Expert to conduct brand research in order to better understand the attitudes of consumers toward the client
• Utilize brand research results to inform and develop a creative strategy that clarifies the client's brand within its market area
• Plan, design and manage marketing campaigns for multiple clients simultaneously
• Stay abreast of current design trends and the latest technological advances, marketing outlets and media platforms
• Conceptualize and build small websites using Headway for WordPress
February 2015
- February 2017
Kansas, United States
Sterling College
Creative Director
• Create, design and produce artwork to meet objectives of the College
• Manage the Office of Marketing and Communications
(includes website, social media, writing/editing and creative design)
• Provide ongoing assessments of all marketing efforts including return on investment
• Provide leadership to the implementation of the Visual Identity Guide
• Maintain a consistent look for all materials ensuring adherence to branding standards
• Support the Vice President in managing all relevant budgets
• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing and communications plan
• Manage the Office of Marketing and Communications
(includes website, social media, writing/editing and creative design)
• Provide ongoing assessments of all marketing efforts including return on investment
• Provide leadership to the implementation of the Visual Identity Guide
• Maintain a consistent look for all materials ensuring adherence to branding standards
• Support the Vice President in managing all relevant budgets
• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing and communications plan
September 2014
- January 2015
Sterling, Kansas, United States
Sterling College
Creative Design Coordinator
• Create, design and produce artwork to meet objectives of the College
• Establish relationships with area print vendors and continually search for competitive bids
• Collaborate with the web specialist to determine/maintain the stylistic look of the website
• Maintain a consistent look for all materials ensuring adherence to branding standards
• Provide leadership to the implementation of the Visual Identity Guide
• Stay abreast of industry trends and graphic design tools
• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing and communications plan
• Establish relationships with area print vendors and continually search for competitive bids
• Collaborate with the web specialist to determine/maintain the stylistic look of the website
• Maintain a consistent look for all materials ensuring adherence to branding standards
• Provide leadership to the implementation of the Visual Identity Guide
• Stay abreast of industry trends and graphic design tools
• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing and communications plan
July 2013
- September 2014
Sterling, Kansas, United States
Sterling College
Marketing Assistant
• Wrote news releases for print
• Designed marketing materials for print and mailing
• Collaborated with and interviewed students, faculty, and staff
• Other miscellaneous marketing projects as assigned
• Designed marketing materials for print and mailing
• Collaborated with and interviewed students, faculty, and staff
• Other miscellaneous marketing projects as assigned
September 2010
- May 2013
Sterling, Kansas, United States
India Christian Ministries
Graphic Design Intern
• Rebranded one facet of the ministry with a consistent style
• Designed promotional materials for print
• Took and edited both photos and video for use on the website
• Created a website and Facebook page to promote the ministry
• Designed promotional materials for print
• Took and edited both photos and video for use on the website
• Created a website and Facebook page to promote the ministry
May 2012
- July 2012
Ongole, India
National Cooperative Refinery Association
Communications Intern
• Designed monthly newsletters for print
• Video editing
• Web design
• Video editing
• Web design
May 2011
- July 2011
McPherson, Kansas, United States
Education
Sterling College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art and Design: Graphic Design
August 2009
- May 2013
Sterling, Kansas, United States
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
Adobe XD,
WordPress,