About
I am an experienced designer with a passion for all things digital. I thrive creating order out of chaos; simplifying the complex. I have an innate ability to see the big picture and focus on the details. I come alive when presented with a new challenge. I love to solve diverse and complex problems, either on my own or with the help of others.
Most recently, I'm focused on accessibility compliance, front end web, marTech admin, training and process refinement to increase effieciency and deliver value. I truly enjoy when I can be involved end to end with a project.
I have led projects for a variety of internal stake holders with diverse requirements and business goals. Over the years, I have expanded on my natural talent for adapting to different communication styles and audiences and have used those skills to ask questions, analyze requests and make sure that designs meet and exceed the communicated goals.
Most recently, my role has been focused on product ownership and testing, marTech stack administration, tech support, accessibility compliance, training and mentoring, as well as research and ideation. I’m looking to explore new and interesting challenges driven by complex problems. I am an insatiable learner who seeks and embraces growth opportunities. I am able to easily learn new skills, processes, and platforms very quickly, not only applying what I’ve learned but also sharing that knowledge with others.
I can’t wait to start my next adventure!
HIghlights
Years Designing
Certifications:
Always pursuing more
Average Weekly
Collaboration Hours
Awards
Skills
I have a passion for digital design and accessibility because it offers the opportunity to never stop learning. Along the way, I’ve also learned valuable skills such as UX/UI, front end development, agile processes (including becoming a CSPO) and many other digital design skills.
Resume
Solutions Architect | Design Technologist | Accessibility Designer
IT Professional and Creative Specialist offering 16+ years of expertise designing digital and web technology experiences for a wide range of clients and business goals. Broad knowledge and understanding of IT Systems operations and administration. Strategic, innovative, and conceptual thinker who thrives in a collaborative team environment focused on seeking creative solutions and providing continuous improvement.
Work Experience
Dart Container: Customer Brand Experience
Web Designer/Creative Specialist: 07/2008 - Present
Product Owner: 06/2019 - Present
Freelance - Self Employed
Web/Graphic Designer: 05/2007 - Present
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Central Michigan Univeristy
Senior Status - Dean's List
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Mid Michigan Community College
Dean's List
Associate of Baccalaureate Studies
Mid Michigan Community College
Dean's List
Certifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Scrum Alliance: Credential ID 1430801
Issued Aug 2021/ Expires Aug 2023
Deque University: Web Accessibility 2.1
Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
Issued Oct 2021
Designing an Accessible User Experience
Issued Aug 2022
Semantic Structure and Navigation
Issued Aug 2022
Images, SVG, and Canvas
Issued Oct 2022
Responsive Design and Zoom
Issued Jan 2023
Multimedia, Animations, and Motion
Issued Jan 2023
Dynamic Updates, AJAX, and Single-Page Apps
Issued Feb 2023
Visual Design and Colors
Issued Feb 2023
Device-Independent User Input Methods
Issued Feb 2023
Form Labels, Instructions, and Validation
Issued Feb 2023
Awards & Recognition
Sustainable Graphic Design Booklet
The Palm Billboard
Special Recognition Award
Outstanding Student - Graphic Design Mid Michigan Community College
Qualifications Summary
Leadership
- Serve as point person and SME for multiple platforms in the MarTech stack
- Lead cross-organizational project discovery meetings to uncover problems, establish goals, and strategize for efficient execution
- Plan, coordinate, lead multiple initiatives/projects; track progress, report updates
- Conduct training sessions – written, video, one-on-one, and virtual group
- Learn, apply technology to translate company/client vision into technical solutions
- SME for accessibility compliance, coordinate with designers and developers to ensure that sites and documents comply with digital accessibilty guidelines
Performance Overview
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and new team processes to increase efficiency in how the team best utilizes tools and technology
- Collaborate/liaise with multi-departments (Government Affairs, HR, Health & Wellness, Market Research, IT, Sales, Corporate Communications) to identify and solve business challenges to fulfill corporate initiatives
- Conduct user acceptance and regression testing for IT website development work
- Responsible for wireframes, user research, site designs and development end-to-end on multiple B2B and B2C websites for the Marketing Department
Core Competencies
- Front-End Web Development
- Prioritize for Efficiency
- Sound Judgment/Decision-Making
- Quality-Conscious
- Organized/Detail Oriented
- Initiative to Improve Efficiencies
- Triage Technical Defects
- Intuitive, Quick Learner
- Flexible to fluctuating circumstances and changing assignment time lines
- Recognized as Team Leader; summarize project work and explain details
- Effective inter-departmental liaison, representative, speaker, and presenter
- Communication: interpret/explain complex information to non-technical people
Technical Skill sEt
- HTML, CSS, JS, UX/UI
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, XD, After Affects)
- Balsamiq, Figma, Tango, MicroSoft Suite, Azure Dev Ops, Widen, Salsify
- CMS: Wordpress, Drupal, Umbraco, Hubspot, Bloomreach Experience Manager and Search & Merch
- Accessibility Compliance: ADA, WCAG 2.1, AODA, and Section 508
Portfolio
My portfolio is currently a work in progress. I am still working on some case studies but they will be added soon, in the meantime, the links to the live site are present on most. I have 15+ years of digital design and digital accessibility experience and a lot more to offer that I would love to share with you.
- All
- Design
- UX
- Web
Recommendations
Neil Landis
Web Developer | Graphic Designer
Billie Jo works constantly at staying ahead of the curve on web development and user experience. Her sensibilities for good graphic design without compromising function produces web sites that are attractive, intuitive and scalable to changing enterprises. She has demonstrated a deep knowledge of HTML, jQuery, and CSS. Billie Jo's passion for website accessibility complement her talents. She develops solutions for both the visual design and technical coding functionality problems that impede user accessibility with equal ease. She is a valuable resource for understanding the proper implementation of WCAG guidelines. Billie Jo's personable and vibrant nature makes for an enjoyable colleague. Her focus and drive makes for an industrious employee.
Talyr Holbert
Marketing Coordinator
I've had the pleasure of working with Billie Jo McEvers and I would highly recommend her as a Product Designer. Her design talent and problem-solving skills stand out among her peers. I remain impressed with her drive to learn new things and ability to work creatively and effectively under pressure. In addition to her impressive work ethic, Billie Jo is also a great team member. She has a great attitude and is always willing to help another colleague. I am confident she will be a great asset to any marketing team.I've had the pleasure of working with Billie Jo McEvers and I would highly recommend her as a Product Designer. Her design talent and problem-solving skills stand out among her peers. I remain impressed with her drive to learn new things and ability to work creatively and effectively under pressure. In addition to her impressive work ethic, Billie Jo is also a great team member. She has a great attitude and is always willing to help another colleague. I am confident she will be a great asset to any marketing team.
Megan Atkinson
Business Transformation and Digital Leader | CSM, CSPO, CAL
While working with Billie Jo, she has served as both a design SME and a product owner for Dart's public facing websites. Her innate understanding of user experience needs and accessibility is paired with an outstanding attention to detail and the technical chops to understand what it takes to execute a great design. She has been a great partner to IT on many initiatives and strives to continue to grow and learn new disciplines.While working with Billie Jo, she has served as both a design SME and a product owner for Dart's public facing websites. Her innate understanding of user experience needs and accessibility is paired with an outstanding attention to detail and the technical chops to understand what it takes to execute a great design. She has been a great partner to IT on many initiatives and strives to continue to grow and learn new disciplines.