Lisa Whitworth has over 15 years of experience in instructional design, technical writing, graphic design, and marketing. She holds a BFA in Communication Design and a BA in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology. She is proficient in programs like InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Captivate, and Premiere. Most recently, she worked with Nissan producing online documents and tutorials for their IT department. She has owned her own design firm since 2004 creating marketing materials for various clients.

1. Lisa Whitworth lisa@persuasivedesign.com
303.300.9850 www.persuasivedesign.com
POSITIONS SOUGHT: Instructional Design • Technical Writing • Marketing Presentation • Graphic Design
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: BFA - Bachelor of Fine Art, Emphasis in Communication Design - MSCD 2000
BA - Behavioral Science, Emphasis in Psychology - MSCD 2006
• InDesign • PowerPoint • Captivate • Video Editing
• Photoshop • Microsoft Word • Articulate • Technical Writing
• Adobe Premiere • SharePoint • Dreamweaver • MAC & PC
Most recently worked with the Nissan North America IT department producing online documents and multi-media
tutorials. I edited and produced process, procedure and work instructions for service desk operations. The position included
independent research, as well as collaboration with subject matter experts.
I was responsible for confirmation of process, technical writing, story-boarding, designing information graphics and
production. I utilized various types of design and editing software to create engaging graphics, animation and assessment modules.
2004-on going Persuasive Design LLC – Advertising and Marketing
Responsible for concept, design, copy writing, technical writing, instructional design, website design, photography, video
editing, animated presentation, marketing coordination and project management.
A sampling of clients include Nissan North America, Crossroads Theater, ASI medical equipment, DeepTone Fitness and
Kurt Lewis Law. I enjoyed creating and producing magazine ads, brochures, catalogs, press releases and copy writing. I also
produced technical instruction manuals and videos which include, story boarding, technical writing, video editing, voice
over and photography.
2001-2004 The Cherry Creek School District - Graphic Artist, Communication Department
Responsible for concept, design, annual report layout, proofing and production of printed displays and literature. Assisted
with event presentations, video graphics and photography for fundraising events.
2000-2001 The Denver Newspaper Agency - Ad composition, production, electronic prepress.
1999-2000 The Denver Business Journal - Advertising Artist, Production department
Responsible for ad design, page layout, special event cover design, production and prepress.
I am qualified to produce a wide variety of marketing materials and I continue to increase my knowledge
of instructional design, animation, social media and presentational skills.
Please see my website for samples at http://www.persuasivedesign.com