Kathryn Downing
Aviva USA
West Des Moines, IA, USAWork Experience
Athene (formerly Aviva USA)
Web Design Specialist
I'm currently working on transitioning Aviva USA's web properties to the Athene brand.
Created wireframes and high fidelity mockups for Aviva's agent website, Aviva Connect.
Designed and developed microsites for various agent-facing Aviva initiatives.
Made recommendations for Avivausa.com, taking into account feedback user testing and site analytics.
Created web banners and infographics for Aviva websites and social media.
Designed and coded many HTML email templates, including responsive layouts.
Made recommendations, assisted in implementing, and helped administer a distributed marketing platform.
Created wireframes and high fidelity mockups for Aviva's agent website, Aviva Connect.
Designed and developed microsites for various agent-facing Aviva initiatives.
Made recommendations for Avivausa.com, taking into account feedback user testing and site analytics.
Created web banners and infographics for Aviva websites and social media.
Designed and coded many HTML email templates, including responsive layouts.
Made recommendations, assisted in implementing, and helped administer a distributed marketing platform.
December 2010
- Present
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Red 5 Interactive
Senior Interactive Designer
I served as the lead (and often sole) designer on a variety of interactive projects including websites, interactive flash pieces, mobile app design, animated 3D model training videos, HTML emails, digital ads and ecards.
August 2007
- December 2010
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Sammons Financial Group
Web Content Coordinator
Sammons Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) is an insurance holding company whose member companies offer a diverse portfolio of investment services, including life insurance, annuities, and securities. As web content coordinator, I was responsible for updating content and designing graphics for multiple corporate websites. In addition, I designed HTML email communications, brochures, ads and direct mail pieces.
August 2006
- August 2007
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Cooper Smith & Company
Graphic Designer
Cooper Smith & Company is an independent brand-based communications company. As a graphic designer, I worked on a variety of projects including identity systems, brochures, printed newsletters, ads, direct mail pieces and web site design for direct consumer and business to business markets.
November 2004
- April 2006
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Education
Grand View University
Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design and Visual Arts
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
University Of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),