Stormy Olson
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Eden Prairie, MN
(+1) 952-270-3460
laurastormyolson@gmail.com
(+1) 952-270-3460
laurastormyolson@gmail.com
Midwest design professional with a passion for creative problem- solving and enhancing customer experiences. Highly detail-oriented creative with a passion for photography, sewing, and design with an in- depth understanding of developing and maintaining brand aesthetics. Dedicated advocate for mental health, specializing in neurodiversity and trauma-informed communication. Consistently stays current with industry trends to deliver innovative, customer- centered solutions.
Work Experience
Graphic Designer • Eden Prairie, MN, USA •
04/2023 - 09/2024
Self Employed
04/2023 - 09/2024
Self Employed
• Designed menu package using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
• Created typographic portrait using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Collaborated with peers to create 8-bit illustrations using Procreate.
• Performed project coordination duties for local interior designer including data management and extensive project tracking while meeting strict deadlines.
• Created typographic portrait using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Collaborated with peers to create 8-bit illustrations using Procreate.
• Performed project coordination duties for local interior designer including data management and extensive project tracking while meeting strict deadlines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI, USA •
12/2014 - 04/2023
Training and Documentation Lead / Communication Designer
12/2014 - 04/2023
Training and Documentation Lead / Communication Designer
• Designed SharePoint sites, including wire-framing sketches and mock-ups.
• Developed information architecture and site structure based on informed research.
• Created custom e-newsletter assets using Photoshop.
• Followed corporate style and branding guidelines in development of SharePoint site and division-wide internal newsletter.
• Presented design mock-ups and insights to key stakeholders and collected feedback.
• Managed content authoring tool of over 5,000 documents focused on end-user experience.
• Worked in a highly collaborative environment with cross- functional teams extensively.
• Supported global team with project management structure and guidelines.
• Developed information architecture and site structure based on informed research.
• Created custom e-newsletter assets using Photoshop.
• Followed corporate style and branding guidelines in development of SharePoint site and division-wide internal newsletter.
• Presented design mock-ups and insights to key stakeholders and collected feedback.
• Managed content authoring tool of over 5,000 documents focused on end-user experience.
• Worked in a highly collaborative environment with cross- functional teams extensively.
• Supported global team with project management structure and guidelines.
Rent Key West Vacations • Key West, FL, USA •
09/2010 - 10/2014
Marketing Assistant / Reservationist
09/2010 - 10/2014
Marketing Assistant / Reservationist
• Designed 1-2 local advertisements per year using Photoshop.
• Photographed average of 40 photos per property.
• Edited selected range of 10-12 photos per property using Photoshop.
• Designated project manager for website, mobile app, and email marketing tools.
• Maintained property pricing schedules, high and low season timelines, property photos, amenities and descriptions into reservation software (Escapia) for property portfolio of 60 listings.
• Wrote content for monthly website, blog, and mobile app updates.
• Ensured brand standards met on all customer-facing products and communications.
• Identified suitable channels for variety of customer communications.
• Assisted customers in reserving vacation rentals, processing payments, and check ins.
• Provided concierge level recommendations to renters.
• Photographed average of 40 photos per property.
• Edited selected range of 10-12 photos per property using Photoshop.
• Designated project manager for website, mobile app, and email marketing tools.
• Maintained property pricing schedules, high and low season timelines, property photos, amenities and descriptions into reservation software (Escapia) for property portfolio of 60 listings.
• Wrote content for monthly website, blog, and mobile app updates.
• Ensured brand standards met on all customer-facing products and communications.
• Identified suitable channels for variety of customer communications.
• Assisted customers in reserving vacation rentals, processing payments, and check ins.
• Provided concierge level recommendations to renters.
Volunteering & Leadership
Thermo Fisher Scientific •
06/2017 - 04/2023
Leader - Activities Committee
06/2017 - 04/2023
Leader - Activities Committee
Led a small group in facilitating, planning, and organizing local site's company events for up to 500 people.
Blackhawk Church •
07/2015 - 04/2017
Volunteer live sound tech
07/2015 - 04/2017
Volunteer live sound tech
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
01/2021 - 09/2024
Bachelor Of Arts Graphic Design and Media Arts
01/2021 - 09/2024
Bachelor Of Arts Graphic Design and Media Arts
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN, USA
Associate Of Applied Science Marketing Design
Rosemount, MN, USA
Associate Of Applied Science Marketing Design
Skills
Technical
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Microsoft Office
• Google Analytics
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office
• Google Analytics
• SharePoint
• Content Management Systems
• Email Marketing
• Learning Management Systems
• Software Troubleshooting
• User Interface Design
• Email Marketing
• Learning Management Systems
• Software Troubleshooting
• User Interface Design
Business
• Project Management framework
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Effective Visual Presentations
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Effective Visual Presentations
• Customer Service
• Documentation
• Help Desk
• Documentation
• Help Desk
Interests
• Sketching
• Illustration
• Trend research
• Branding & logo design
• Learning and education
• Illustration
• Trend research
• Branding & logo design
• Learning and education
• Fashion
• Music
• Photography
• Travel
• Music
• Photography
• Travel