Kathleen Johnson

Hello, I’m Kathleen.

I currently live in Ventura, CA & work as a freelance web developer & graphic designer. I am interested in social media, marketing, & website management. I enjoy helping clients create their perfect brand identity, making engaging websites, & producing digital media.

Learn more about me.

My most recent work includes developing a community outreach website for Downtown Ventura, rebranding and designing for QB Community Live, and creating an event poster for Ventura Joggers Club.

Skills: logo design, web design, branding and identity, UI design, print knowledge, research & writing skills, CSS & HTML, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Squarespace, WordPress, SEO

Experience.

  • • Downtown Ventura – Ventura, CA

    • Future of Main Street

    • April 2021 – Present

    • Meet with the client and discuss the objectives for the website.

    • Develop design briefs and mockups that suit the client’s project purpose, providing regular updates on progress.

    • Design the website using Squarespace, modifying/adding code (CSS) when necessary.

    • Research information and help with writing the copy for the website.

    • Created the new website in collaboration with the graphic designer to match company branding.

  • • QB Community Live – Camarillo, CA

    • May 2021 – Oct. 2021

    • Updated the design and layout of the website with the use of code (HTML/CSS) and the built-in WordPress templates – creating uniformity and flow throughout the site.

    • Created and managed posts for the website through WordPress, focusing on SEO to assure the best amount of traffic to the website and the most effective promotion for the group.

    • Uploaded videos onto YouTube with the appropriate description, tags, thumbnail, and settings.

    • Designed a new logo and updated the theme for the group, creating a uniform style throughout all social profiles.

    • Help create and manage engaging posts for the Facebook group to aid in maintaining a thriving online community.

  • • Ventura Joggers Club – Ventura, CA

    • Designed event posters that followed with the theme of the event.

    • Modified the design on the poster to fit various social image sizes.

    • Created mockups and discussed my process with the client, modifying when needed.

    • Helped advertise the event, as well as plan/organize other aspects.

Education.

  • • Ventura Adult and Continuing Education – Ventura, CA

    • Aug. 2020 – Dec. 2021

    • Student of the Month – March 2021

  • • San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA

    • Aug. 2012 – May 2017

    • Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority – Initiated Sept. 2013

  • • Aarhus University – Aarhus, Denmark

    • Aug. 2014 – May 2015

    • Certificate: Recognition of Acceptance into Exchange Program – May 2014