d KAREN KEELERS R V I S U A L D E S I G N E R

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

2010 –Present

Bank of America

E D U C AT I O N

Framingham State UniversityB.S. Media Communications / ArtFramingham, MA

Diablo Glass SchoolBoston, MA

2004 – 2009

Senior Visual Designer• Designer on Design Systems team creating a new system using Invision’s DSM. • Create user-driven, engaging user experiences that turn complex tasks into simple, elegant interactions. • Create visuals for mobile and web usage that is consistent with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch/Edge brand standards as well as established industry best practices. • Collaborate with other UX designers, interaction designers, content designers, development and usability testers.

Fidelity InvestmentsInteractive Creative Director• Managed and guided the Creative team, which included designers and copywriters. • Worked on high-profile design projects, such as sections of Fidelity.com, intranet & extranet sites for Fidelity businesses, email templates and banner ads.• Controlled day-to-day projects and timelines, worked with project managers, account and developers.

2000 – 2014

Guilty by DesignCreative Director / Owner ( by Contract)• Contract based business creating websites, mobile apps and social media for a variety of clients.

2001 – 2003

TerraLycosRegional Design Manager• Managed a team of designers on the development of platforms for the digital delivery of music, books and other entertainment content.• Led the initiative to shift strategy for the Lycos network to an 18-34 year old target audience. • Developed traffic drivers to promote Lycos brands and increase network traffic. • Redesigned, art directed and project managed YM.com and Books.Lycos.com• Illustrated and animated high profile ads for the Lycos Homepage.

I N F O

NameKaren Keeler

Address534 E. 5th St. , #2South Boston, MA 02127

Phone617.953.4201

Emailklkeeler@gmail.com

Websitewww.karenkeeler.com

S O C I A L

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W O R K E X P E R I E N C E c o n t i n u e d

2000 – 2004

Lanthorn TechologiesCreative Director• Implemented visual design of corporate and product web site. Branding, logo design and marketing of a startup company.

AWA R D S

2011 Inventor of the Year Runner UpMyMerrill for iPad Team

Finalist Adtech Awards 2007Fidelity Investments, IRA JumpStart Quiz

S K I L L S A N D E X P E RT I S E

Sketch

Illustrator

Invision

Photoshop

Dreamweaver

Word

Keynote

Client Direction

Team Lead

Creative Process

Organization

Code

Wire Framing

Prototyping

1999 – 2001

RazorfishSenior Visual Designer• Visual design of web sites and interactive elements. • Lead visual designer on high-profile project for Estee Lauder's Gloss.com.

1994 – 1999

Think New IdeasInteractive Developer• Design and implementation of multimedia cd-roms and websites.

E X P E RT I S E

I N T E R E S T S

PHOTOGRAPHY

TRAVELFIBER ARTS MOVIES

MUSICFLAMEWORK

I am a Designer who creates visual systems for mobile applications and websites that reinforce branding and great user experience. My strongpoint is taking a brand and pushing its limits across devices and desktop experiences. I am experienced in growing brands, as well as creating new ones.

With over 20 years experience in web design and mobile application, I’ve worked with web agencies, in-house agencies, and with single clients. My proven abilities of leading a team of visuals designers, copywriters and Interaction designers are my strengths. This depth of experience enables me to do any role needed on a project.