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Hi, I'mAlona Harrison

Profile

I'm a designer & front-end developer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As the driving force behind AlonaDesign Studio, I bring a wealth of experience in managing and executing a diverse range of web and graphic design projects.

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Experience

Owner / Senior Designer @ AlonaDesign Studio

Jan 2003-Present

As the founder and creative lead of AlonaDesign Studio, I have driven the studio's growth and success in various sectors. Key accomplishments include:

  • Spearheading the entire lifecycle of website production, with a focus on sectors such as real estate, wine, medical, education, hospitality, and non-profit;
  • Leading a team of programmers and production designers to ensure integrated, client-centric service delivery;
  • Creating innovative designs for both digital and print advertising materials, tailored to diverse client needs;
  • Fostering and maintaining robust client and vendor relationships, contributing to a high rate of repeat business and client satisfaction.

Art Director / UX Designer / Team Lead / Volunteer @ Nova Ukraine

February 2022-Present
  • UX Designer and Art Director behind the full site redesign for Nova Ukraine website;
  • Brand and styles creator and keeper;
  • Passionate supporter of all things Ukraine.

Senior Designer @ The Marcom Group

July 2004-Dec 2023
  • Efficiently managed and coordinated website production from concept through completion;
  • Designed and produced websites for real estate, wine, medical and hospitality industries;
  • Designed and produced email campaigns;
  • Managed a team of back-end programmers;
  • Designed and produced ads, brochures and other collateral material for variety of clients.

Senior Graphic Designer @ Novogradac & Co LLP

Dec 2003-Jul 2004
  • Led the creative and structural redesign/implementation of two of the company's websites;
  • Managed Creative Services team; oversaw day-to-day work of production designer;
  • Designed and produced collateral for national conferences, marketing campaigns and other company products;
  • Provided overall graphical support to the marketing department and entire firm.

Graphic / Web Designer @ Novogradac & Co LLP

Jun 2003-Dec 2003
  • Designed and produced brochures, advertisements, flyers, posters, and other marketing collateral for national distribution, as well as web graphics; maintained company's web sites;
  • Assisted in layout and production of monthly newsletters, handbooks and conference manuals.

Production Specialist @ Digital Impact

Aug 2000-Jan 2001
  • Consulted on and developed HTML email campaigns for optimal design and processing;
  • Implemented timely, high-quality HTML email production for leading companies such as Time.com and Priceline.com.

Education

AA, Online Design

2001 - 2002

Silicon Valley College, Walnut Creek, CA

B.S., Information Technology

1994 - 1999

Cherkasy Engineering and Technological Institute

Services At a Glance

Web Design


Graphic Design

App Development