1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-PresentDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (contracting for Turbo Consulting)
Graphic Designer/E-Learning Instructional Designer
Work with clients and subject matter experts to perform needs assessments to identify critical
knowledge, skills, and behaviors; produce gap analyses; Lectora prototypes, and recommend
appropriate learning strategies and solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
Develop learning solutions in multiple formats, including e-learning, wireframes, interactive classroom
based instruction, job aids, pre- and post-assessments, and other performance support tools.
Develop and maintains design mockups (HTML,CSS based) usage scenarios, prototype
specifications, navigation maps, and other design documents of proposed application features.
Critically review developed products (e.g., design documents, instructor/participant guides, and other
instructional and performance support materials) produced by junior instructional designer for technical
accuracy and instructional soundness and provide feedback. Ensure all is 508 compliant.
Assess and review newly developed training course materials and training curriculum for compliance
with clients’ guidelines and accepted Instructional Systems Design methods and adult learning theory.
Develop and maintain style guide and other instructional design guidance documents.
Collaborate with a team of graphic artists, programmers, and narrators in the production of online
products and conduct evaluations of participants, learning, and program success.
INDEPENDENT
Freelance Graphic Designer
Design various innovative marketing collateral, including, but not limited to: brochures, flyers, logos,
business cards, folders, magnets, vehicle graphics, store front graphics, banners, posters, table tents,
signs, envelopes, and letterhead.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (contracting for AceInfo Solutions)
Graphic Designer/Web Content Administrator/GUI Specialist
Lead and coordinated prototyping and design of the user interface, including gathering of usability
requirements, building user-interface prototypes, usability testing, conducting stakeholder review
sessions, and providing appropriate feedback on final implementation of the user interface.
Developed and maintained design mockups, usage scenarios, prototype specifications, navigation
maps, and other design documents of proposed application features.
Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles.
Implemented the user interface design. Developed and designed user interface.
Worked with the product development team to design online user experiences.
Ensured the consistency of the overall user interface and creation of user interface design
components that were extended and reused for building other components.
Defined and developed GUI style standards and design practices.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (contracting for Northrop Grumman, Sevatec)
Graphic Designer/Web Content Administrator/GUI Specialist
Meticulously designed customers’ websites, utilizing innovative techniques and methods to enhance
appearance and appeal.
Custom designed new websites, pages, graphics, and web parts, applying strategic design techniques
while using applicable guidelines and templates.
Collaborated with developers to facilitate site development.
Created quality graphics and customized branding for SharePoint environment.
Ensured compliance with established quality control standards.
Suggested innovative, creative changes to websites to enhance their appearance and appeal.
Ensured timely completion of client requests and delivery of client expectations on projects.
Performed tasks pertaining to site security, permissions, and layout structure.
Provided support for DSS web sites (specifically HTML,CSS-based internet sites).
Interface with stakeholders and contractors to develop new content and manage existing content for
web systems.
Designed visually stimulating corporate logos and company identities.
Managed website content and redesigned, updated and maintained company websites.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (contracting for ABBTECH)
Base Operations/Computer Technician
Resolved issues remotely or through direct interaction regarding software, hardware, and
communication matters.
Retained technical expertise in IT hardware, software, systems, and data communication areas.
Provided weekly status reports which included project status, issue resolution, and summaries.
2002-Present
2011-2014
2014-2014
2011-2011
Phone
703-489-6168
Email
JessicaLinKuschel@gmail.com
Website
www.JessicaLinPortfolio.com
JESSICA LIN KUSCHEL
SENIOR UI/UX GRAPHIC DESIGNER
E-LEARNING DESIGNER
WEB CONTENT ADMINISTRATOR
CONTACT
ACQUIRED CLEARANCE
TOP SECRET - SCI / CI Polygraph
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint Designer 2007/2010
Lectora Inspire
QuarkXPress
SecureFX
WordPress
ABOUT ME
Highly creative, results-driven
graphic design professional with
extensive experience, and proven
expertise in creating innovative
websites and executing complex
design projects for high profile clients
such as the DOD, DOJ, and the FBI.
Articulate communicator skilled in
interfacing with clients to integrate
their needs with design solutions,
cultivating strong client relationships,
training customers, and maintaining a
loyal customer base.
Demonstrated proficiency in
effectively managing client projects to
completion, providing support for
websites, managing website content,
and creating quality layout designs.
SKILLS
Web Design & Graphic Design
Website Content Management
Client Relationship Building
UI/UX Designs
Marketing Collateral Development
Typesetting Proficiency
Customized Branding
Able to implement Section 508
compliance for accessibility

2. 2008-2011PAYNE PUBLISHERS
Graphic Designer/Typesetter/Website Designer
Oversaw typesetting tasks and artistically designed clients’ orders.
Coordinated the design and layouts of ASI and Commercial accounts.
Created professional quality layout designs for flyers, websites, business cards, catalogues, labels,
banners, postcards and other printed materials.
Ensured that artwork is ready for press, which involved trapping, color builds, and resolution.
Prepared detailed and remarkable precise artwork derived from written and verbal communication.
Implemented cost control tactics to save clients money while delivering quality service.
Created comprehensive social media profiles.
Identified effective key components of digital outreach to enhance the user experience/social
campaign.
Consistently met deadlines, while communicating the status and direction of works in progress,
Coordinated the printing and delivery of finished works.
Interacted with clients to successfully create visual solutions, create and promote identity, and
effectively brand companies.
AMERICAN PRINTING & PAPER PRODUCTS
Graphic Designer/Typesetter
Coordinated the design and typesetting of customers’ orders, and prepared artwork for the press and
production.
Developed a diverse array of professional quality layout designs for flyers, websites, business cards,
and other printed materials.
Developed social media profiles and identified key components of digital outreach.
Communicated with clients to acquire a comprehensive understanding of their objectives.
Prepared detailed artwork based on written and verbal communication.
Managed projects for clients within stringent deadlines.
AWARDS FOR ANYTHING/COINS FOR ANYTHING
Graphic Designer/Franchise Consultant/Engraver
Established the corporate identity of Awards for Anything.
Innovated marketing tasks for Coins for Anything.
Managed an array of design projects requiring skill sets in multiple graphic design software packages.
Created design templates and managed the production process.
Provided hands-on training of engraving equipment and software (as Franchise Consultant).
2007-2008
2006-2007
EDUCATION
A.A.S., Communication Design, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA
A.A.S., Electronic Graphic Design, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA
Graphic Design/Web Design/General Education, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
Graphic Design/Web Design/General Education, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Phone
703-489-6168
Email
JessicaLinKuschel@gmail.com
Website
www.JessicaLinPortfolio.com
JESSICA LIN KUSCHEL
SENIOR UI/UX GRAPHIC DESIGNER
E-LEARNING DESIGNER
WEB CONTENT ADMINISTRATOR
CONTACT
ACQUIRED CLEARANCE
TOP SECRET - SCI / CI Polygraph