RESUME
SHERRY HASTINGS | GRAPHIC AND WEB DEVELOPER
I have experience in graphic and web design, web development, mobile design, UX/UI experiences, branding, advertising, screen printing, and fine art. Professionally as a graphic and web designer, I communicate company values, inspire, and inform with a combination of creativity, technical skills and a deep understanding of design principles. I can solve communication challenges by translating client needs into effective visual functionality. I am adaptable to new technologies and have a passion for real design. I have a fine tuned growth-mindset and have been able to foster continuous learning and professional growth. I am constantly adapting to new design trends, tools, and client needs.
FREELANCE Graphic and Web Development
Portland, OR
2021 - present
Clients: Many small local clients: Portland Art Guild, OHSU Foundation, Alda Engineering, PDX Martial Arts, Protea Cleaning Service, Sundae Scoops Inc. Flont Inc., Husk Exteriors
- Created design systems of web components
- Used Github for tracking
- Created motion graphics
- Strong understanding of Atomic Web Design
- Knowledge of best practices for HTML and CSS
- Designed identity systems
- Constructed branding books/sites
- Designed promotional materials
- Researched new responsive design and technology trends
FREELANCE Graphic and Visual Design
San Jose, CA and San Francisco, CA
2015 - 2021
Clients: Swell Inc., San Jose Art Academy, SKAVA, V2, San Jose Unified School District, Banana Republic, and Chronicle Books
- Collaborated on UX design and visual design as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Concepted and created marketing packets
- Designed identity systems
- Constructed branding books
- Designed promotional materials
- Researched interaction design and technology trends
- Designed Trade Show Sculptures
Published A Mobile App called "Animal Show"
Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA
2015
- Researched user needs and competitors
- Conceptualized visual comps and interactivity
- Collaborated with Children's Book Editor on content management
- Consulted with product developer, acted as the user-advocate during the development process, subjecting early-stage designs to usability testing
DIGITAL ARTIST
Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners Sausalito, CA
2009-2011
Clients: MINI Cooper, Columbia Sportswear, Epson Printers, Priceline
- Created designs and final artwork for Magazine Ads, Billboards, Brochures, Point-of-Purchase, Brand Identity, Web Banners
- Worked as part of a team with art directors, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, account executives, project managers and print vendors
- Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work
EDUCATION
- Minneapolis College of Art & Design 2025
- MA (IN PROGRESS) Graphic and Web Development
- General Assembly, San Francisco, CA
- User Experience Design Certificate
- Universitá degli Studi di Siena
- Foreign Exchange Student of Art History
- Oregon State University
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Studio Arts
VOLUNTEERING
- Rose Haven Shelter, Portland, OR 2024
- - once a week, served food, provided clothing, toiletries and showers
- Children's Healing Arts Project, Portland, OR 2024 and 2021
- - once a week, provided art projects to oncology patients and their families
- - coordinated art projects for kids
- - led painting workshops for adults
- Rental Sales Gallery, Portland, OR 2021-2022
- - once a week, set up individual and group art shows
- Rieke Elementary, Portland, OR 2018-2020
- - once a week or more, volunteered in classrooms and set up group art shows
- Schallenberger Elementary, San Jose, CA 2015-2017
- - once a week or more, volunteered in classrooms and designed window displays
- EastBay Waldorf School, Berkeley, CA 2011-2015
- - once a week or more, volunteered in classrooms, took kids on hikes
ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS
- • Chrisman Gallery Solo Show Nov. 2023
- • The Ford Gallery Women's Group Show March 2023
- • Rain Spark Gallery Nov/Dec 2022
- • Portland Open Studios 2022
- • Salem Art Fair July 2022
- • Lake Oswego Arts Festival June 2022
- • Oregon Society of Artists Show May 2022