Steven Kruse

About Me

Name: Steven Kruse
Date of birth: Aug, 1st 1983
Address: Trenton, MI
Nationality: USA
Phone: (734) 672-2805
Email: KruseMedia@gmail.com

My Objective

An opportunity to work as a UX & UI Designer or Mobile User Interface Designer. I have 15+ years of experience in Web and Graphic Design and 7+ years as a UX & UI Designer which includes Usability Testing, Concept Design and using my interpersonal skills to build an excellent User Experience for Clients. I am really focused on Responsive Design and Front-End Design for Mobile Applications and Websites. As an individual, I’m a Problem Solver, Creative, Naturally Passionate, a Forward Thinker, and I take extreme pride in the work I do. I am always Learning the Latest Technologies and I believe that with dedication and hard work anything can be done, no idea is too small and with the right people there is no problem that cannot be solved.

What do I do?

I have been working as a User Interface and User Experience Designer for over 7 years. I have many years of experience in the production of Responsive HTML5 / CSS3 Websites. I love all aspects of Design for both Web and Print. I have worked with many High-End companies through-out the years and have gained the knowledge and insight to create custom tailored and unique Designs for Businesses both Big and Small. Below are just a few of the design aspects I have used over the years.

User Experience Design
User Interface Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Mobile Web Design
Responsive Design
Concept / Prototype Design
Content Authoring
eLearning Instructor
Project Management

my ux process

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Resume

Education

2009 - 2012

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Art Institute of California - San Bernardino, CA

Successfully Completed the Graphic Design and Media Arts Program with a B.A. My Primary Focus was Graphic Design, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, and Front-End Design.
2008 - 2009

Associates Degree
ITT Technical Institute - Inland Empire

Obtained My Associates Degree with Specialty Courses in Information Technology, Computer Network Security, Hardware and Software Installation / Configuration and Network Architecture.
1998 - 2001

High School Diploma
Trenton High School - MI

Graduated with Honors from Trenton High School.

Work Experience

7/2017 – Present

UI/UX Designer / Web Content Author
Flagstar Bank - Troy, MI

Web Content Authoring in AEM, Lead UX Designer for Flagstar Bank's merger with Desert Community Bank, Usability Testing for the DCB Website across all End-User Hardware and Designing the DCB App...
7/2015 – 5/2017

Sr. UX Designer / E-Learning Developer
Ford Motor Company / BOSCH - Allen Park, MI

Sr. UX Designer for Mobile based Apps and Websites. Created Responsive Websites from Pre-existing Non-Responsive Websites. Head of eLearning Course Development and Mobile App Design...
5/2013 – 7/2015

Web and Graphic Designer
Self-Employed / Freelance Developer

Worked with Businesses both Big and Small. Designed Responsive and WordPress Websites for Clients which included Mobile Web Pages, User Interface Design and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)...
1/2012 – 5/2013

Creative Media Director
United Manufacturers Staffing - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Created the Online Identity for UMS and Designed a Flash Based Website. Responsible for Designing Logos, Email Campaigns, Newsletters, Business Cards and Search Engine Optimaztion (SEO)...
8/2010 – 1/2012

Lead Designer / Marketing Director
Persona Enterprises - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Designed Numerous Websites for each Division of Persona. Designed all Marketing Related Material, Business Cards, Flyers, Advertising and Designed the 2nd Edition of a Magazine called "GotSpots"...
5/2008 – 8/2010

UI Designer / Graphic Designer
Pixel Touch - Ontario, CA

Designed the Website including all Graphical Content. Helped Design Touchscreen User Interfaces and Created Digital Signage Advertising...