Kristi Bolling

Graphic & Web Designer &
Visual Storyteller

Versatile professional with progressive experience designing marketing materials such as brochures, social media graphics, website elements, banners, presentations, and advertisements.

Portfolio

Metal Sales mockup

Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.

  • E-Commerce website redesign of a 100+ website down to 52 pages

  • Web designer
    UX/UI
    Researcher

  • Photoshop
    Adobe XD
    Ilustrator

Sure Roofing logo and branding

Sure Roofing
Exteriors

  • Logo and branding

  • Logo designer
    Graphic designer

  • Sketchbook and pencil
    Illustrator
    InDesign
    Photoshop

White Wilderness mockup

White
Wilderness

  • Website design

  • Web designer
    UX/UI

  • Adobe XD
    Illustrator

This Is My Story

Grab your favorite drink and relax.

My name is Kristi. My favorite coffee is…wait. You don’t want to hear about that stuff. This is about my skills and experience as a designer. Let’s go back.

Education

I went to college at Creative Center of Fine Arts and Design in Omaha, NE. A school with a three year program, but enough programs to get an associates degree in two years and a bachelors in three years. I completed all three years with flying colors and was valedictorian for both my Associates (2017) and Bachelors (2018) degrees. I did a summer of Dale Carnegie training in 2017.

Experience and Skills

Since graduating in 2018, I’ve worked at two marketing agencies, a sign shop, and freelance work. Learning the basics of coding and print elements needed to make successful products. How to talk to clients, create compelling campaigns, and staying organized in tight budgets.

I have experience working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and Premier Pro. I’ve also learned how to use Figma on my own and ON1 - a program that takes low resolution images and makes them large. I’ve also created storyboards and elements for client request Doodly ads. I’ve designed and mocked up trade booths for shows. Other programs I’ve worked with have been: Wordpress, Canva, Asana, PowerPoint and Google Slides, Adobe Express, and Acrobat. I’m able to switch between Windows and Mac systems.

Experience with Clients

Each client is different and unique. I research each company. Look at current branding, reviews, and current designs. I also research their local competitors. Asking what they liked about their current campaigns, what they didn’t like, the direction client wants to go, and if another campaign stood out to them. I also send screenshots or links to websites that feel like the direction they want to go. Gathering references and resources to make the process smoother.

Remote or In-House

I’m comfortable working both remote and in-house. Both have their advantages.

Willing to Relocate

I would be willing to relocate. I like exploring new places and getting to know new people.

Check Out My Résumé

  • I have personally witnessed Kristi complete excellent designs for customers. Over the years I've known Kristi, her professional development has taken leaps and bounds to where she excels not only on small to medium size projects, but enterprise level projects as well. From training in new designers to delivering high quality designs, Kristi always meets the unique challenges of each project.

    Mike Poaletti

  • I've worked with Kristi for over two years now. One thing I can say about Kristi is that, without fail, she has a unique quality to put her head down and dive into her work. Even on those long lasting, tough-client projects, she keeps her focus and gets the job done with a never ending positive attitude. She is a true team-player. On top of managing that heavy workload, she continues to grow and learn as a designer - refining her skills and expanding her knowledge every day.

    BJ Fite

  • I have seen Kristi grow and develop over the years as a designer. Her confidence and skills keep growing as she continually works to improve and develop both personally and professionally. I would highly recommend her to any company or organization that is looking for an individual with a growth mindset and a strong skill set.

    Beth Chapman