Brandon Barnes

Experience

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  Motorola Solutions

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Dealer Support
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  Nb Graphics

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2012

  Creative Designer
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  GenesisONE

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  AMR
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  Achieving Success International

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

  Web Designer

  Created website and social media marketing materials to increase online marketing presence.

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  Carliss Daughters Inc

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

  Contract Web Designer

  Designed all websites and marketing materials for our brands including landing pages, emails, digital ads, conversion funnels etc.Designed all assets for social and content marketing campaignsCollaborated with our team to establish the site functionality, layout and brand guidelines for multiple brands..Worked with marketing to split-test pages for conversions and performance.Worked with developers to ensure execution of designs across multiple browsers and devices without losing creative integrity or UX.Made the UX / UI simpler, more elegant, and more usable. Show less

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  The Soccer Factory

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Senior Visual Designer
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  BCFS Health & Human Services

  Dec 2014 - May 2015

  Graphic Designer

  Developed, designed and formatted art projects working closely with originating units and Communications Department to refine concepts and ideas.Developed, implemented and coordinated a wide variety of creative and complex graphic artwork, primarily in digital formatsPlanned, designed, laid ou, and created visual elements for brochures, posters, reports, and other materials, requiring research and interpretation of subject matter, from concept to deliveryConsulted with originating departments requesting artwork to discuss preferences, methods of production, budgetary, scheduling, and production requirementsRevised and updated the graphic formats on a variety of AFSCME's frequently used print materials.Ensured that projects move through all the necessary stages of design, review and production.Developed a variety of graphics and other visual materials for use during conventions, conferences and meetings. Show less

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  Esd and associates

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Art Director

  Creatively expressed. Client brand objectives developing campaigns and interactive properties.Designed for Interactive applications.Demonstrated proficiency in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers.Perform proficiently in the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Windows and Macintosh-based operating systems and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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  Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resort

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  Graphic Designer

  Graphic Design

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  City of San Antonio

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Web Designer

  Managed and coordinated projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.Lead web design and navigation strategy sessions. Ensures strategy follows common industry practices.Enhanced or modified highly complex or multi-functional web pages and content according to client requirements while adhering to organizational design guidelines.Created graphics and images for web sites with specialized audience/scope.Assisted in the design, development and implementation of web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices.Keeps current with new website technology. Assesses new standards, technologies and trends to formulate strategies for enhancing web sites.Sought and evaluated information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management. Show less

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  Pearson

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Web Developer

  Championed web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices.Identified target user groups and carry out interviews or other types of inquiry to help understand user needs.Ensured the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user.Produced high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic designs, storyboards and site maps.Provided guidance on the implementation of UX research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior.Maintained a competitive edge against competitor products and industry trends.Performed tests on user interface elements such as CTAs, layouts, target links, landing pages and banners to increase conversions.Bridged the gap between graphic design and technical implementation.Exercised technical leadership on client projects.Designed and architected dynamic data-driven web experiences using various web-based APIs and Content Management Systems.Responsible for running reports and reviewing Key Performance Indicators.Tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.Designed digital assets including banners, ads and landing pages for campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) and Visual Studio.Knowledgeable of HTML, CSS and Javascript. Show less

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  Pearson

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Graphic Designer

  Utilized Adobe XD and Figma to create complex symbol designs, smart layouts, and performed design system maintenance for Collegiate academic partners.Employed the classic design process of defining problems, researching, analyzing, designing, and validating results.Executed best practices and processes around governance and maintenance of large-scale design systems.Collaborated with the graphics team to define/adhere to a thematic art style.