​913-744-9061 ● athurston58@gmail.com ● www.fatdesignkc.com

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, Foundation,  Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Audition, Fireworks,  Acrobat Pro, Trivantis Lectora, Camtasia, Captivate, Google Web Designer, Microsoft Office and Kentico



AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Web Development ● Marketing/Design Solutions ● Conceptual Development ● Client Service & Retention ● Print Materials ● Digital Marketing ● Brand Cohesion

Training Leadership ● Time Management ● Communications ● Cross-Team Collaboration



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Front End Web Designer, 2014-Present

VinSolutions (a Cox Automotive Company) Mission, KS

Design, develop and maintain web sites for the automotive industry and other online marketing materials for VinSolutions, a business unit of AutoTrader Group, and its related websites within an Agile environment. 
● Conceptualize, design, develop, and test, HTML/HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and interaction design that meet accessibility and web browser standards working with    
   Dealer.com’s CMS
● Utilize responsive design to support usability on Macs and PCs, mobile and tablet environments
● Develop and optimize existing features, as well as prototype and implement new features
● Advocating web interaction design best practices, with a focus on consistency and usability
● Resolve cross-browser layout issues and bugs
● Adhere to web standards, usability and best practices
● Interpret existing site design and style guides

● Direct off-shore teams by providing feedback and documentation

● Work closely with Product Business Analysts to determine validity of client feature requests and elimination of bugs on CMS platform

Owner, 2003-Present

FATdesign, Overland Park, KS
Create wide range of marketing and design solutions for highly visible clients in line with stringent time, cost, and quality requirements. UI design and development  of interactive websites, eLearning courses, print collateral, and other marketing materials in accordance with company voice and design objectives.

● Client base includes Peoples Bank, American Consultants, VML, Burger King, Lincoln-Mercury, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, and American Century



Training Development Specialist, 2004-2013

Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO
Direct conceptualization and execution of  UX design and eLearning solutions for entire Hallmark Gold Crown network. Perform needs analysis, develop materials, and oversee delivery/evaluation of network-wide training processes. Establish online objectives for websites, eLearning courses and apps. UX design and production of retail training/technology websites. Create print materials in alignment with branding and project initiatives.
● Successfully drive software training and education of retail training department team members

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Senior Media Designer/Associate Technical Design Manager, 1999-2003​

HNTB Corporation, Kansas City, MO
Directed creative process from ideation through execution for various technical projects, including development of websites, Flash-animated movies, and peripheral marketing collateral. Created and managed informational and training presentations. Mentored staff in design principles.
● Designed and produced award-wining corporate and public involvement websites

 FORREST ALLAN THURSTON