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Industrial, Web and Graphic Designer

Kathryn Adams

Portland, OR
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  • About

    As a designer, I feel my role is in service to societal needs, so my hope is to be of assistance in the creation of environments, systems, and products that improve user experience and encourage local design and innovation.

  • Education
    • B.S Industrial Design
      Art Institute of Portland
      2010 - 2012
    • B.A Elementary Education, Environmental Studies
      Linfield College
      2003 - 2007
  • Experience
    • Intern
      Sirius Media
      Portland, OR
      Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
      Fine-tuning web design and site usability for Sirius Media.
      Updating website outlines and layout ia for different Sirius Media clients.
      In depth discussions for website preparation and interviews with local business owners to define brand and billing for website preparation.
    • Communications Chair
      CHIFOO (Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon)
      Portland, OR
      Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 5 months)
      Creation of multifaceted social media for promotion of events and educational workshops.
      Monitor and analyze social media reach via feedback tools and report to CHIFOO Executive Committee.
      Designed 2015 CHIFOO brochure and graphics.
      Designing UX testing guidelines for new CHIFOO website.
    • Retail Person
      Village Merchants
      Portland, OR
      Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 (3 years 2 months)
      *Work as a team to re-stock, organize and place merchandise.
      *Manage consignment and trade transactions and check-out customers.
      *Practice time-management and communication skills to accomplish daily work tasks.
      *Answer phones and talk with customers to help them locate items or find out more about the consignment and trade process.
    • Design Consultant
      Artifact: Creative Recycle
      Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 4 months)
      Creation and dissemination of store advertisement materials for print and web.
      Maintain Google emails and calendar- meet with and plan coworkers’ schedules.
      Scheduling and communicating delivery and pickup of custom furniture and store merchandise.
      Responsible for customer service care and communication of customer concerns and needs to owners.
    • Assistant Manager
      Portico Style: Artisan Furniture
      Portland, OR
      Mar 2013 - Feb 2014 (11 months)
      *Explore new ways of displaying Portico's locally produced, custom furniture.
      *Creating new social media that celebrates and expounds on the importance of supporting sustainable design practices.
      *Communicating between the designer and customer the order details for furniture.
      *Manage accounting and paperwork related to daily activities.
    • Consultant
      Creative Kat Design, LLC
      Portland, OR
      Oct 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 7 months)
      *Creation and modification of documents for businesses.
      *Modification of web content and analysis of data pertaining to state and district teaching goals.
    • Game Assistant
      GameStop Inc.
      Portland, OR
      Nov 2012 - Feb 2013 (3 months)
      *Work with customers to help them find the most appropriate game, console, or game accessory.
      *Organize and re-file video games and accessories into appropriate sections.
      *Compiled a basic working knowledge of GameStop merchandise to assist customers.
      *Answer phones and questions about where to find merchandise if not in stock at Lloyd Center GameStop.
      *Assisted customers in game and game console trade-ins.
    • Classified/Confidential Long Term Substitute
      Lincoln County School District
      Newport, OR
      Nov 2009 - Sep 2012 (2 years 10 months)
      *Designed Human Resources Logo for LCSD's "Teach at the Beach".
      *Helped in promotion and organization of Recruitment events on Facebook.
      *Implemented organization of Human Resource personnel files for school district.
      *Reformatted and manipulated PDFs in Adobe Acrobat.
      *Faxed and operated multi-lined phones.
      *Completed maintenance on Infinite Visions, Web Portal & AESOP for LCSD's Human Resources.
      *Performed customer service role for LCSD’s District Office.
    • Registrar Student Worker
      Art Institute of Portland
      Portland, OR
      Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 2 months)
      *Helped students register for classes.
      *Provided customer support to staff and students.
      *Used problem solving to aide students and staff.
      *Sent important correspondence on behalf of students to different government and loan organizations.
      *Re-organized and successfully implemented organization tools for the Registrar team.
      *Communicated with fellow student workers about new tasks.
    • Internship
      Hand Eye Supply
      Portland, OR
      Apr 2012 - Aug 2012 (4 months)
      *Aided in completion of Hand Eye Supply's second float for Portland's Starlight Parade.
      *Helped create scaled prototype for interior of ”tiny home” project.
    • Exhibit Design Internship
      Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
      Portland, OR
      Apr 2012 - Aug 2012 (4 months)
      *Helped team stay up- to-date on current projects and upload sketches and ideation as needed.
      *Created communication avenues for material resources for Sustainable Exhibit design.
      *Designed and constructed Sustainability Sculpture for Alberta Community Cycling.
    • Elementary Teacher
      Toledo Elementary School
      Toledo, OR
      Aug 2007 - Nov 2009 (2 years 3 months)
      Organized and implemented curriculum, class schedules, lesson plans, and classroom management systems.
      Created classroom environments conducive to the individual needs of each student for a positive learning experience.
  • Awards

    SCOOT (Walker-Dressing Aid/Senior Project) featured on Coroflot Home Page, September 2012

    Art Institute of Portland Honor Roll, Summer 2010

    Art Institute of Portland Dean’s List, Spring 2010

  • Affiliations

    CHIFOO,

    Curiosity Club,

    IDSA,

  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Education
    • Industrial Design
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