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.
Skills
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