About me.
My name is Amanda, or you can call me Blue. Growing up in Minnesota, I’ve always had a drive to create art. I found my love of designing and building websites in college, where I learned how to combine code and graphics into functional, beautiful interfaces.
I’ve been in the industry for over ten years, but I’m always learning something new with every project I take on. My strengths lie in html and css, and my ability to collaborate well with others to make stronger end products.
If you happen to hear some light snoring during our call, that’s just my wonderful co-worker, Bella! She’s amazing with people, but she has a bit of a tendency to take power naps under my desk when things get quiet.
Coding Languages
HTML
CSS
Tailwind
PHP
CMS
WordPress
Webflow
Joomla!
Software
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Figma
VisualStudio Code
GitHub
Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
User Experience Design
TV & Mobile App Design
Brand Consistency
Customer Relationships
Professional Experience
Cablecast Community Media – Minneapolis, MN
February 2020 – November 2024
Graphic Designer – Design custom graphics for branded TV and mobile apps, digital bulletin boards, and WordPress website themes. Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement updates to in-house software, emphasizing user experience. Coordinate with clients and internal support teams to deliver exceptional customer service.
MNFurs – Minneapolis, MN
September 2018 – Present
Volunteer Graphic Designer – Design collectible convention booklet and print materials, incorporating yearly themes and strong typography. Coordinate with departments for content and vendors for advertising.
Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel – Prior Lake, MN
Oct 2016 – July 2017
Media Specialist – Update main, Little Six, and Riversouth websites with promotions and information. Sync Mystic Lake app with website changes. Prepare and send app pushes, emails, and coordinate AV uploads for promotional TVs.
Celarity at Thomson Reuters – Eagan, MN
May 2015 – April 2016
Contract Designer– Update WordPress site with new content from marketing, ensuring usability and brand standards. Design HTML marketing emails, new event/product web pages, coursebooks, signage, postcards, and salesheets.
SPC theWEBcentric – Blaine, MN
July 2011 – June 2013
Front-End Designer/Developer – Create website mockups based on client needs using templates, design graphic elements (ads, banners), and build websites with Joomla! and custom code. Format and restructure copy for usability, implement plugins, and collaborate with clients to refine the final product for compliance and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN – December 2010
Associate of Art with an Emphasis in Art
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN – December 2007
Looking to get in touch?
You can contact me through email, or reach out through Linkedin!