David Zumbek

Experience

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2015

  • Manage projects for Cat.com products & applications pages globally, in addition to other Cat public facing sites. • Led project teams composed of content authors, developers, metrics analysts, and search marketing specialists. • Provide technical consultation, support, and solutions (HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML) for Cat.com global sites, CatRacing.cat.com, SAFETY.CAT.COM, and GovBidSpec.cat.com.• Create graphics, edit photos, export videos for web and mobile.• Subject Matter Expert (HTML5, CSS3, & Responsive Design) on Next Gen Cat.com customer experience team.• Managed work with internal contract employees and interns. Show less • Web master for SAFETY.CAT.COM.• Strategy, design, and implementation of content and page layouts across the site.• Managed Site Version 2.0 project and collaborated with IT on strategy and developmen (customer registration).• Designed, created, and managed the printing of trifolds, brochures, DVDs, hats, shirts, posters, stickers, signs, and trade show displays• Photography(directing and shooting) for promotions and e-commerce.• Managed graphic design projects with internal and external resources. • Managed web, multimedia, and print projects with vendors. Show less

  • Web Project Lead

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2015

  • Multimedia Specialist

    Jun 2007 - May 2011

  • Content Specialist

    Jan 2005 - May 2007

  • Coporate Intern

    Apr 2004 - Dec 2004
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  The System After - Hard Rock/Metal Band

  Jan 2006 - May 2008

  Guitarist, Social Media Manager, Promoter, Graphic Designer

  • Guitar player of this original metal band in charge of graphic design and social media, in addition to song writing. performing, and promoting.• Ran band Myspace and Last.fm pages, leading promotions and page customization utilizing Graphics, CSS, & HTML.• Designed album artwork, T-shirts, stickers, posters, Guitar Picks, and Stage backdrops, in addition to managing all printing through different suppliers.• Coordinated album distribution through physical printed media in addition to online distribution channels such as CD Baby and iTunes.• Directed promotional band photo shoots• Coordinated large shows at venues such as the Bradley University Fieldhouse, Pekin Dragon Dome, and The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Show less

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  Zumbek Media

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2018

  Freelance Web and Graphic Designer

  • Freelance Graphic Design and Web Design/Development business working with clients globally. • Created logos for bands, small businesses, and non-for-profit organizations. • Created print materials from business cards and wedding invitations, to t-shirts and stickers. • Designed and developed websites for small businesses. • Created digital graphics used on various social media outlets for bands.

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  Dave Zumbek Photography

  Jan 2009 - now

  Owner

  • Freelance photography business specializing in weddings, boudoir, portaits, and events.• Provide photography services to customers in the Central Illinois, Chicago, and St. Louis Areas, also shooting coast to coast with shoots in Los Angeles and Tampa Bay.• Designed & developed responsive DZP website utilizing HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and PHP.• Integrated Wordpress blog into website using a custom developed responsive them that matches the site design. • Manage a large social media presence promoting the business on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, 500px, Flickr, Instagram, & EyeEM.• Ran several Facebook promoted posts and ad campaigns, which generated new business and likes.• SEO utilizing Google’s Keyword tool and optimizing content based on popular localized searches.• Ran paid search campaigns with Google Adwords, which generated new business. Show less

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  Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Adjunct Instructor - Web Design & Development

  • Taught ART325 & ART425 - Web Design class and Portfolio class based around HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, & responsive design.• Wrote course structure and content for ART325 - Web Design.

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  Bradley University

  Jan 2013 - May 2020

  Adjunct Instructor - Interactive Media Department

  • Taught Interactive Media 261 - User Research & Usability. Provided real world projects with Pekin Insurance. Brought students into Pekin Insurance building for client meetings with stakeholders. Directed student group project work on paperless billing project research and solution design.• Assistant Adjunct for IM 150 - Fundamentals of Interactive Design /UX. Provided demos of fundamental tools used in the User Experience Centered Design Process.• Instructed Interactive Media 365 - Web Design (Spring Semester 2013). Taught Web Standards, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, Responsive Design, & UX• Co-taught Interactive Media 213 - Basic Interactive Media Authoring Show less

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  Maui Jim Sunglasses

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Creative Vendor - Freelance/Contract

  Creative Vendor for Maui Jim providing support to their My Maui customization app. Developed image creation process and developed style of "blank slate" sunglasses imagery.

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  Pekin Insurance

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2021

  Senior UX Engineer

  • Evaluated several vendors and selected company platform for SEO/SEM.• Key Member of UX team on cross-functional scaled agile project for paperless billing. Responsible for reviewing and critiquing design sprints, making iterative design changes, and translating designs into semantic and fully accessible deliverables (HTML, CSS, JS).• Led agent experience direction for life company business transformation.• Managed Integration of Broker, Commercial Lines Agents, and Personal Lines Agents websites into Sitefinity Content Management System Platform.• Worked closely with Sitefinity vendors to implement new product features and bug fixes.• Designed and developed Focus2theFinish.com website based upon intended audience, internal customer requirements, and existing campaign content.• Designed and Developed agent annual trip websites based upon internal requirements, content, and agent needs.• Help support PekinInsurance.com by resolving issues, adding and removing content, and performing upgrades and refreshes.• Internal event photography and videography during interim absence of videographer position. Show less

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  State Farm

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Leading WalkMe content rebranding project to ensure consistent brand, UX, and accessibility across multiple platforms.• Member of onboarding team. Observing new employee onboarding sessions and making iterative changes to content and design based on user experiences.• Leading multiple company and agent network wide WalkMe Workstation notification and content projects. Actively measuring engagements and results to shape future campaigns.• Participated in user interview sessions with Enterprise Research to gain user feedback on WalkMe Workstation and help increase digital adoption.• Created cohesive look and feel for WalkMe Workstation content. Developed style guide to frame future content and projects.• Established road map and template for WalkMe web implementations along with web property/product updates.• Led projects for WalkMe web on several internal web properties. Worked with business areas to gather requirements and facilitate WalkMe solutions based on user needs and data. Show less

  • Technology Product Analyst - UX

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Technology Analyst - UX

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2024