Tracy Kendzora
Senior Web Designer
Windsor Heights, IA, USA
515-710-4020
be.net/tracyk
Work Experience
Webspec/EDJE
Web Designer/Developer
Plan and develop various small business and agricultural web sites. Work with clients to create a custom design in Photoshop and XD. Then translate it to code with front-end developing. Assist team members with their projects and resolve design and coding issues.
September 2014
- Present
Iowa, United States
Domiknow, Inc.
Graphic Designer
Developed Social Media graphics for small businesses to give them a professional appearance. Created weekly HTML email campaigns to generate a marketing presence and drive traffic to their social media and web sites. Worked with marketing managers to create a unique design for clients.
March 2014
- July 2014
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
DIce Holdings
Web Designer
Worked in an Agile team environment to develop a health care recruiting site. Updated the look with a more responsive and modern design. Developed a seperate responsive mobile site with a better touch-friendly user interface. Also created email marketing that worked well in any media device.
October 2013
- March 2014
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Broken Arrow Wear
Web Designer
Designed and created multiple unique web sites with an emphasis on search engine optimization. Maintained and updated a variety of sites with product changes and site function improvements. Worked with IT team to develop optimized solutions for e-commerce sites. Developed social media content to help increase site traffic.
April 2010
- October 2013
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Brackett Media & Event Services
Motion Graphic Designer
Created video graphics used in commercial spots and DVD presentations. Developed animations for spots as well as corporate events and presentations. Maintained and designed web pages using the latest flash and web developing programs. Worked with video and photo production crews and edited digital video.
September 2008
- November 2009
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Quality Resource Group
Graphics Coordinator
Managed all forms of print graphics and oversee production of business, promotional and marketing materials for multiple clients. Created web sites for various companies and
maintained e-commerce, variable data and graphics on corporate web sites. Full project management from initial marketing concept to final production. Maintained company network and computer installations.
maintained e-commerce, variable data and graphics on corporate web sites. Full project management from initial marketing concept to final production. Maintained company network and computer installations.
January 2005
- September 2008
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
MediaCom
Video Graphics Producer
Talented member of a video production team for a start-up cable channel. Created a multitude of high-end sports graphics for live productions. Conceptualized and developed powerful 2D & 3D animations for show opens and bumps. Arranged and produced interviews and edited a variety of on-air programs. Designed channel branding appearance from on-air look to vehicle graphics to crew apparel.
July 2003
- December 2004
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
KDSM FOX 17
Art Director
Managed all design aspects for the station. Designed and produced a variety of sales promotions, posters, billboards and direct mail. Coordinated with printers and other service centers for production. Created graphics for the web and on-air. Developed various 2D & 3D animations for broadcast and on the internet. Maintained and troubleshot Macintosh systems and network. Worked with sales, news and production staff as a team to produce a strong station branding.
December 1995
- July 2003
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Des Moines Register
Advertising Artist
Conceptualized and created display ads, special advertising magazine sections and support pieces. Helped implement the use of Macintosh computers in the Advertising Department to advance production quality and quantity. Met with clients to understand their needs and organize production schedules.
June 1986
- December 1995
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Education
Iowa State University
BA in Graphic Design
1980
- 1985
Ames, Iowa, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Merit Award
1991
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Citation of Excellence
1993
Cirt
Merit Award
Skills
Digital Photography,
Graphic Design,
Motion Design,
Photo Manipulation,
Web Design,
Adobe Creative Suite,