RESUME
KATY VAN EST
Experience
Creative Design & Web Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
May 2022–Present
Remote
I lead and educate colleagues on utilizing Ceros to develop specialized web experiences for stakeholders. I create data visualizations for web pages using Flourish, code emails for various stakeholders, and conceptualize and wireframe new campaigns, including those incorporating Generative AI. Additionally, I assist in editing custom photography to ensure alignment with brand standards.
Project Awards
- Communicator Awards, May 2023, Category: Website
- General-Business
- Web Awards, September 2023, Website-B2B,
- Standard of Excellence
- Web Awards, September 2023, Website-Interactive Services, Best Interactive Services Website
- w3 Awards, October 2023, General Websites, Marketing, Silver
Senior Web Designer UI/UX
Stanley Healthcare
April 2020–February 2022
Remote
I collaborated with project managers to develop landing pages for product sales, events, and promotions using HTML, CSS, Instapage, and Ceros. Additionally, I designed and built an online brand style guide for both internal and external use. My work also included redesigning and implementing email communications for Q1 2022, such as monthly newsletters and event emails, as well as creating graphics and illustrations for social media promotions. I also assisted in designing presentations for internal and external clients.
Awards: WIN Award
Creative Director
Wave Interactive
March 2018–March 2020
Omaha, Nebraska
Worked closely with product managers and developers to create design concepts through storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps. I designed and built websites on WordPress for a diverse range of clients, including Thrasher, The Maids, CubeSmart, Jet Linx, and Expedia. I also engaged with clients on various projects involving identity design, wayfinding, logos, website design, and packaging.
Visual Designer
Baxter Auto Group
August 2014-March 2018
Omaha, Nebraska
Digital Design Intern
Bailey Lauerman
May 2014-June 2014
(6-week internship)
Omaha, Nebraska
Graphic Designer and Photographer
Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
January 2012-May 2014
Ames, Iowa
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design
2014 | Ames, Iowa
Black Hawk College
Associate of Applied Science: Equine Sciences
2009 | Galva, Illinois
Skills
Programs
Adobe Creative Suite
(Firefly, XD, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro)
Sketch
Brackets
Figma
Website
Ceros
Flourish
Wordpress
Pardot
Instapage
Design Capabilities
Website: GenAI, UI/UX, HTML/CSS, Accessibility, Responsiveness
Digital: Social Graphics, Email, Landing Page, Infographics
Other: Logo, Branding, Print, Illustration, Photography
STRENGTHSFINDER THEMES
Intellection
Relator
Discipline
Input
Futuristic