experience
As a task oriented person, I have learned to depend on making and following lists in order to manage both my professional and personal life. When one task gets done then I check my list to determine 'What’s next?'. Being dedicated to the order of importance has taught me to keep even the smallest creative detail an elevated sense of priority.
employment
Instructor — Current
Classroom instruction for concept development, graphic design, layout, package design and web design.
Sr. Web Designer, Smile Savvy, LLC
Front-end website design and development utilizing the following: UI/UX design, responsive website development and programming, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, wireframing, prototyping, SSL Certificate application, Organic SEO, Google Console and Analytics, domain transfer and DNS management, HIPAA compliance awareness, website accessibility standards and website editing.
Owner, Interverz, LLC
UX design, strategic planning, process analysis, wireframing, and research for an online marketing versioning production tool.
Sr. Art Director, TMP Worldwide/Monster.com
Creative team leadership responsibilities including print campaigns, website development, brochures, direct mail and corporate identity projects.
education
University of North Texas — BFA Visual Communications
UT Arlington/ed2go — Webmaster Certification
computer skills
Adobe CC (Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and Acrobat Pro), Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), WordPress, Google web fonts, Font Awesome, Wireframing, Prototyping, DevTools (Page Inspector, Style Editor, Responsive Design Mode, Accessibility Inspector and Eyedropper)
extra stuff
Special Olympics volunteer
Portfolio
The past 10+ years I have worked almost exclusively on web-oriented projects. More specifically and recently building websites for dental practices. But historically, my experience began with print collateral and advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.
I've worked with Steve Zimmerman on a huge website overhaul for our pediatric dental office. Steve is the consummate professional. He's organized; very easy to communicate with; his customer service was and still is second to none; he is keenly aware of what being a partner is, versus a vendor; and let's talk about the finished product…. simply amazing and more importantly game changing for our dental practice. To this day more than a year later, if I have questions or need tweaks to our website, Steve is a phone call or email away and things are handled efficiently and as quickly as his schedule allows for. I can't thank Steve enough for working with us! Anyone considering working with Steve would be sorry if they didn't choose him to partner with.”
Tony Zaikoski, Business Manager/Marketing PedzDental, LLC
I’ve been working with Steve for many years and his work ethic is incredibly valuable. As a director, he’s the person I can always rely on to get things done right, on time and always with quality work. He is very patient and great at asking the right questions to solve any problem. Steve is a rare breed that’s hard to find and it’s been an honor to have him on my team."
Brett Yanoski, Creative Director at Smile Savvy, LLC
Do yourself a favor and hire Steve! He made redesigning our office website an easy and enjoyable process. Although we worked exclusively via e-mail and online, his communication was lightning fast, he understood—maybe even embraced!—our quirky style, and he had helpful technical ideas and tips (all of which were far outside my purview). As a bonus, he is fun, and I really enjoyed developing a working relationship with him. I would hire him again in an instant!"
Nicole Thomas, Director, Marketing and Special Projects at Bullard Children’s Dentistry
During Steve’s course of employment, he proved himself to be a dependable and very hard working employee with solid problem solving and technical skills. He was well respected by his team members, as well as his customers. Steve was always positive, professional, courteous and took his job very seriously, continuing to learn and stay abreast of the latest web development and SEO trends.
Steve was instrumental in the success of Smile Savvy, with his development of over 400 websites for our customers. His knowledge, abilities, personality, and dependability make him a valuable candidate for many positions, but especially one as a top web developer."
Julie Fields, Founder of Smile Savvy
Both professionally and personally, I can attest to Steve Zimmerman as a perfect example of honesty, integrity and hard work. Steve has a deep commitment to sharing his talents with the clients he earnestly serves. He approaches each new project with experience and wisdom while working through challenging tasks with patience and commitment. Steve has my respect and full recommendation."
Scott Childress Executive Director, Smile Savvy Inc.
I have worked with Mr. Steve Zimmerman since early 2012. Before writing this, I read over many of the hundreds of emails Steve and I sent back and forth. Steve has always been my primary point of contact and his level of professionalism will be hard to replace.
If I had an open position for Steve, I'd jump at the chance to hire him. His combined skill set, friendly nature, and professionalism makes him a very strong addition to any organization. It's an honor to write this testimonial for Mr. Zimmerman."
Chris Feuquay, COO Alden Bridge Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC
