Steven Shepard

About Steven Shepard

Technical Operations Coordinator | 8+ Years Experience | Strong QA and Attention to DetailTechOps and lead visual designer with 8+ years of experience providing exemplary vision and leadership, directing value-driven brand and marketing, events, and sales collateral to reach maximum potential. High level of quality assurance and attention to detail.StrengthsFinder strengths: Harmony, Intellection, Adaptability, Analytical, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), OpenOffice, Windows and Mac experience, HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver), Figma, Social media managementLeadership Qualities: Detail-oriented, Deadline management, Corralling expectations, Addressing / resolving business challenges, Team player, Fast learner, Complex problem solver, Client-obsessed, Sense of humorDesign Skills: Ideation, Strategic thinking, Problem solving, Art direction, Collaboration, Emotional intelligence, Business acumen, Communication, User research, Branding, Creativity

Experience

1. Technical Lead & Operations Coordinator

   Perq

   Feb 2018 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Executing strategic CRM and AI enablement projects• Providing technical support to web engagement projects on our bespoke platform.• Leading projects and excelling in providing creative vision for direct mail and digital advertising campaigns, staying on time and under budget.• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and peers while completing projects and establishing credibility for client retention.• Delegating creation and revision of tasks to other designers, looping in Account Manager for visibility and accountability. • Executing skilled interpretation of client briefs and requests to translate strategy into creative concepts to promote sales through dealership touch points.• Motivating design team to thrive in seeking solutions to improve efficiency while promoting quality in our products.• Managing time and priorities effectively to balance tasks while providing timely feedback to management.

Education

• Blaizing Academy

  UX / UI Design

  2020 — 2020

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  B.F.A., Visual Communication

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Magazine Design
• Brochures
• Layout
• Flyers
• Indesign
• Image Manipulation
• Resizing Ads
• Banners
• Flyer Design
• Css
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Html
• Adobe Illustrator
• Publications
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Logo Design
• Book Design
• Print Design
• Direct Mail
• Art Direction
• Adobe Acrobat
• Newsletters
• Posters
• Mac
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Facebook
• Layout Design
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Banner Ads
• Page Layout
• Typography
• SEO
• Wordpress
• Visual Communication
• Concept Development