I love to bring order to chaos, introduce skeptics to effective design and sneak in patterns and textures any chance I can.

Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to work in a number of nonprofit roles specializing in branding, event and email marketing, corporate reports and materials, as well as communication and social media strategy.

I hold a BFA with an emphasis in Graphic Design and a Computer Science minor. 

Heather Michael Design

Freelance
June 2013 - Present

Personal and professional projects including print design, UX and web design, social media asset creation and planning, and logo development and design.

Clients: AIGA EMERGE , Enjoyful Events, MedTech client (contract-based), The Producing House, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center & State Theatre

Opportunity Partners

Graphic & Web Design Specialist
August 2015 - October 2020

Opportunity Partners is a non-profit organization that advances the quality of life for adults with disabilities. My position with OP works with both marketing and communications to develop consistent messaging and creative in support of our mission while maintaining the integrity of the brand. This collateral is distributed to a wide audience including family members, guardians and donors.

Synergos, AMC

Communications Coordinator
July 2013 - August 2015

Synergos, AMC is a nonprofit management company that serves as a home base for volunteer-based professional associations. The communications coordinator is responsible for managing all client communication and marketing needs while also serving as a key contact for assigned committee and board members.

Clients included: Meeting Planners International Minnesota, Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association and Minnesota Magazine and Publishing Association.

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center

Graphic Design Intern
September 2011 - june 2013

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center is a central hub for theatre and music performances in Eau Claire, WI. They offer a credit-based design internship with projects assigned based on the theatre season. Main tasks include designing of marquee posters, playbills and print and digital ads.

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud | Microsoft Office

HTML | CSS | WordPress | Drupal | Database Management

Project Management | Communication Strategy | Vendor Coordination | Volunteers | Event Planning | Social Media Strategy | Photography | Bookmaking | Scenic Painting

Volunteer

President, AIGA Minnesota

Volunteer, Special Olympics Minnesota

Design Team Co-Lead, AIGA EMERGE 2.0

Adult Mentor, Art Buddies