Beth McKeever

I work on interaction design for a variety of sites and pages. Additionally, duties include usability testing, research and analysis, and some strategy work. Primary deliverables are annotated wireframes (omnigraffle), prototypes (axure), presentations (ppt) and usability test results (various).

-Creating new pages throughout the HealthPartners family of websites
-Maintaining and updating content on HealthPartners.com, RegionsHospital.com and other sites within the HealthPartners company
-Adhering to HTML5 and CSS best practices for all content
-Processing photos through new and existing templates for use on the site
-Mobile application/site development: from planning stages through current construction stage
-Working with various business partners to ensure cohesive and accurate content on the sites
-Operating as a part of a team to reach goals and set standards

-Communicating with lead designer regarding projects and client's wishes
-Creating and updating print and web design in a timely manner; adhering to deadlines

-Researched and prepared presentational material in the search for future gallery exhibitions.
-Designed print promotional material for shows: posters, postcards, gallery signage, etc.
-Installed a wide variety of work professionally and according to gallery guidelines.
-Worked directly with fine artists to install site specific works, introduce them to the area, or help with other tasks.
-Handled and moved fine art with care.
-Converted a studio room into a camera obscura, other various educational projects
-Scouted locations across Minneapolis neighborhoods for an upcoming performance artist
-Maintained 3 gallery spaces in between shows, and in between school years
-Assisted in "placing" works in multiple shows: deciding where they belong in the gallery based on other accepted works in a show
-Cleaned, organized and packed up the downtown gallery after the last show before leaving the space.

-Interacted with the kids of Mt. Airy: playing games, reading books, helping them enjoy Discovery Channel's Planet Earth, aiding them with educational blog posts...Providing consistency and fun for kids during after school hours.

-Created and sourced custom logos and graphics for the needs of the publication.
-Created and updated the layout of the paper
-Attended weekly team meetings, offering insightful and helpful input from my area of expertise.
-Assisted in Art Direction of some photography and images not created by myself.
-Worked collaboratively with other editors towards a cohesive final product.
-Researched, wrote and edited copy for special features (calendar, gift guide, survival guide, etc.)
-Constantly revised sections in sight of a completely consistent look for the publication.
-Recruited talent for writing and other creative needs.
-Communicated with the ad manager to ensure properly saved and sized files for all advertising parties.
-Assisted in the conception and creation of a completely new size and layout for a special issue (a size and layout which eventually became standard).

-Created print and web materials for various departments.
-Provided research on promotional products for Admissions
-Updated weekly "Game Day" sheets for the Sports Information Director
-Updated a variety of print and web material for Admissions, including provided custom graphics/digital imaging.
-Created logos and images for Bethel themed products: t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.
-Created logos and branding for departments and newly formed groups on campus.

-Updated designs and layouts for existing advertisements and informational handouts.
-Created the visual assets and branding materials for a large, annual fundraising event.
-Worked with the web developer to update and maintain SEO throughout the school's pages and sites.
-Created and updated web assets for the organization's homepage.
-Assisted in valuable research for future SEM options.
-Wrote and edited copy for a variety of sources.
-Prepared and updated presentations in PowerPoint and Keynote.
-Created custom graphics/digital imaging for a variety of needs.
-Created informational and advertisement print materials such as postcards, posters, info sheets, and brochures.

-Held regular "office hours" for students to ask for help or clarify instructions.
-Assisted students with technical issues, also helped to peer critique student work when asked.
-Acted as an off-hour liaison between professor and students, helping to explain assignments and offer guidance.
-Maintained cleanliness and organization in the design studio.
-Ensured software was up to date and functional, refilled printer and maintained supply levels.
-Graded assignments, input grades, communicated discrepancies with professor.
-Troubleshot and taught students how to use all hardware/equipment: large format printers, flatbed and 35mm negative scanners, wacom tablets, etc.
-Troubleshot and taught students how to use all software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Font creation software, etc.
-Taught class periods regarding Illustrator, also website creation and design.

-Performed administrative tasks: answering phones, preparing mailings and shipments, taking stock of office supplies, etc.
-Updated and maintained the in-house library of books.
-Marked incoming shipments of new publications, ensured proper placement within the office or library.
-Prepared and organized sell books for sales representatives from a variety of sources and sell sheets.
-Researched local and world art news, other topics for blog posts.
-Carried important documents and books safely across New York City.
-Sat in on weekly team meetings, offered valuable advice regarding the Spring catalog cover.
-Updated and organized data sheets for accounting.
-Prepared conference room for meetings; Made copies for each employee, procured snacks and beverages, set up technology, etc.

-Prepared gallery spaces and converted studio spaces into galleries for the "walk-in" show.
-Created and helped construct visual accessories/decoration for the conference.
-Researched local hot spots, restaurants and galleries to create a visitor's guide.
-Designed a guide for out-of-towners that was consistent with the conference's existing branding, and offered a wide selection of the Twin Cities best locations for participants with free time.
-Managed the Help and Registration desk throughout the weekend.
-Communicated frequently with Bethel's Conference Services to ensure the needs and concerns of CIVA were addressed, also to ensure CIVA's proper use of the space per Conference Services guidelines.
-Troubleshot and set up technology for break away sessions and nightly presentations.
-Gathered materials for and prepared nightly PowerPoint presentations. Presentation material was gathered from attendees during the weekend, requiring extremely quick turnover into polished PowerPoint slides.
-Ran the presentation software during the presentations.
-Aided speakers and leaders with a variety of tasks and needs (procuring audio mp3s, setting up presentation materials, etc.)
-Assisted with take down and clean up after the conference ended.
-Packaged and properly mailed art to artists leaving work for a longer-running exhibition.

B.A. in Studio Art, Design Emphasis

Personal Website, Portfolio

Graphic Design Award, Raspberry Monday 2010 Evangelical Press Association Award of Excellence - Campus 2011 (awarded to The Clarion for which I was a layout editor).