AMANDA

LOFTIS

UX/Graphic Designer   •   Content Creator   •   Visual Developer

PRESENTATIONS

Certified Fresh Events '19:

Webinar: "Is Visual Development the Future?

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Connect.Tech '19:

"Is Visual Development the Future?"

 

Music City Tech '19

"The Psychology of Usability Testing"

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Triad.JS '19

"Design for Developers"

 

Joyner Paraprofessional Conference '18

"What’s Our Story? Creating Compelling Visual Stories About Your Library and Community"

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Connect.Tech '18

"The Psychology of Usability Testing"

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Revolution Conf '18

"The Psychology of Usability Testing"

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Articles

 

creative services

Custom branding, web design, content writing, social media consulting, and brand strategy.

A Complete Content Solution

Most web designers can build a pretty website, but few know the ins-and-outs of SEO, how to write engaging copy, or how to build an effective social media strategy plan. As a professional digital content strategist and web designer, I have experience not only delivering stunning websites, but also providing a complete strategy for boosting your business' digital presence. 

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EXPERIENCE

UX Director, Fluree

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  • Crafting the company's brand and style guide, including the new logo.

  • Establishing Fluree's design guidelines, style guides, and design systems for both print and web

  • Consulting with clients and partners on best UX practices 

  • Working closely with development team to create custom user interfaces and experiences

  • Creating mid-and high-fidelity wireframes and clickable prototypes for both clients and development team

  • Presenting designs to clients and internal team and each stage of the product development process

  • Leading usability testing for new user experiences 

  • Designing for responsiveness and accessibility

  • Creating marketing materials for Sales and Marketing to use at tradeshows, stakeholder presentations, and external communications.

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Digital Content Manager, International Market Centers

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  • Designing and building web pages in Hippo, ModEx, and Wordpress 

  • Writing copy for three websites and various email communications 

  • Developing seasonal content strategies based on Market cycles 

  • Managing personal and team projects using project management principles and tools 

  • Upholding UX best practices across digital platforms 

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Digital Content Strategist, Elon University

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  • Managing various social media channels across multiple inter-departmental teams

  • Developing and implementing a social media strategy and content calendar

  • Writing, editing, and publishing regular technology-focused blog posts

  • Writing and editing content published on on university webpages 

  • Designing digital and print marketing materials such as flyers, ads, handouts, and "swag"

  • Creating UX layouts and wireframes for the redesign of dozens of university webpages

  • Directly managing student employees and providing guidance on marketing and writing projects

  • Leading an event planning committee to coordinate the successful grand opening of the Elon Maker Hub

 

 

Customer Advocate, Live Athos​

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  • Storyboarding digital marketing content

  • Writing and organizing all Help Center articles at liveathos.com

  • Creating and managing social media content and strategy

  • Creating in-box product insert and other web graphics

  • Editing and shipping internal newsletter

  • Supporting customers via email and social media 

  • Social media management with analytics and trend reporting

  • Composing user-facing content and messaging.

  • Delivering on-brand copy and language

  • Conveying technical concepts to non-technical users and coworkers

  • Product testing and bug reporting 

  • Reporting trends in user issues, bugs, and product ideas

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B.A. Psychology, UNC-Greensboro

2017

 

get in touch

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