Philadelphia, PA | | LinkedIn | https://sarahkimirettig.com
I earned my BA and MA in Media Studies that laid the foundation for lifelong learning and gaining mastery over skills in media production and media design for startups, small and big companies, and as a freelancer. I enjoy working on a team of fellow designers/developers who are not afraid to think outside the box, collaborating on projects, sharing ideas and overcoming challenges seen as lessons for growth.
I have a unicorn skill-set that includes
proficiency in photo and video editing, sound and timeline editing, web and
print design,and coding and ai assisted design, all using the latest platforms and tools as well as traditional techniques that cross-over into the digital realm from print and the arts.
Poster Design using AI and Adobe Illustrator - May 2024
Designed poster using Illustrator GenAI features to add vector artwork
Employed ChatGPT for copy to ensure consistent length and uplifting tone
Utilized ReType, beta Illustrator AI feature, to match font in image
YouTube Video - PamPam and Adobe Lightroom - July - Aug 2024
Implemented storyboard template to help plan graphics, video and script
Employed ChatGPT to review script and rewrite sections to be more concise
Utilized Adobe Premiere to video edit screen recordings, images and voice over
Developed a Rest API using Node JS and Express and postgreSQL
Developed a front-end using Vue JS and Vuex (now Pinia) store
Hope Bucket React web app ~ September - Nov 2024
Developed web app using React taking advantage of Hooks and Context
Designed UI/UX of app with user testing and Figma prototype
Designed Figma mockups to present design ideas and explore UX user flows
Designed content heavy Hubspot CMS website with HUBL/CSS modules
Created Wordpress websites adhering to branding and content outline
Created department Sharepoint portal to exchange design assets and files across departments
Designed lead generating website landing pages tied to data analytics tags to track marketing efforts
Designed marketing design deliverables in Canva making use of collaboration features
Managed plugins and content updates for multiple Wordpress sites and trained content authors
Designed wireframes and mockups using Adobe XD for design reviews
Redesigned website navigation to focus on findability and driving traffic to key pages
Customized WordPress plugin for editable and searchable job postings components
Streamlined job posts creation process on website after conducting internal interviews
Designed Sitefinity CMS pages mocking up in Adobe XD before customizing HTML/CSS
Conducted ADA compliance audit of website and update content using Site Improve audit results
Designed email newsletters and landing pages for Hubspot marketing campaigns
Designed wireframes and prototype mockups using Adobe XD to present in meetings
Front-End coding of multi-role licensing look-up dashboard in Angular and REST API
Designed and developed LMS training website in PHP and MySQL
Collaborated with developers and stakeholders on Agile scrum-ban projects
MA in Media Studies, The New School, New York City, NY, 2005 BA in Media Studies, Scripps College, Claremont, CA, 2003
Product Management & Strategy Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, October 2023
Hubspot Marketing/CMS Certificate, Hubspot Academy, Dec 2021
Digital Marketing Nanodegree, Udacity.com , March-May 2020
UX Design Certificate, V School, SLC Utah, February - April 2018
Javascript Front-End Development Certificate, V School, SLC Utah, Aug - Nov 2016