LUCIE SKJEFTE

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Art, Advertising
Cum Laude, 2016

Minneapolis College

Associate of Applied Science Degree,
Web and Interactive Media – with Honors, 2014

Associate of Applied Science Degree,
Graphic Design Print Media – with Honors, 2014

Mni Sota Fund, Minneapolis, MN / December 2019 – Present

Implement and design according to the organization brand standards, across multiple media, and update guidelines as needed
Developed and produced designs for a multitude of media, graphic design and layout across multiple and digital media initiatives, and create content, manage and update website
Support project management and organization, promote efficient workflow, and assisted in various marketing efforts, such as social media graphics, branded marketing materials, interior and exterior signage, presentations
Provide technical assistance to American Indian entrepreneurs in the development of business plans, marketing plans, cash flow projections, credit repair plans, business feasibility analysis, and preparation of loan applications
Managed Internships with emerging Graphic Designers
Developed Ozighin Fellowship for emerging Native Entrepreneurs and oversaw programmatic design and development, supported our partner organization in year one, and in the growing program in year two and three
Expanded and grew the organization social media presence with engaging and upbeat content and design
Streamlined our remote workflow and provided technical support online, moved all document signatures and file management online via DocuSign, Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Zoom.

Luvequay, LLC. Minneapolis, MN / January 2012 – Present

Directs concepts and designs from ideation of campaign design, planning, and production for a wide range of communications across multiple media, designs, promotions, websites and social media
Develops and design style guides and standards that address color, text, and graphic standards and establish templates for brands, presentations, and brochures
Coordinates all aspects of a new website/application design and code using HTML, CSS, and Adobe Creative Suite
Conducts research, analysis, and planning for various projects; Provide training sessions with clients to use and work of new website; and provide photography and videography as needed

KWESTRONG, Minneapolis, MN / January 2012 – 2018

Co-Founded and provided leadership and guidance and establish communications across the organization
Web design and Visual Designer that develops, writes and edits content for online communications and in print mediums including newsletters, emails, ads, brochures, and website
Establishes and maintains all current and evolving social media and communication tools while managing digital assets
Mentor and coordinate event organization with volunteers, provided financial budgets per event and annually

Miller Dunwiddie, Minneapolis, MN / February 2017 – December 2019

Implement and design according to the firm's brand standards, across multiple media
Developed and produced designs for a multitude of media, graphic design and layout with print proposals, digital media initiatives, and online content
Supported project management and organization, promote efficient workflow, and assisted in various marketing efforts, such as, statement of qualifications, proposals, award submissions, presentations

American Indian OIC, Minneapolis, MN / October 2015 – February 2017

Operate as point of contact and develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, provide service to multiple clients concurrently, often meeting deadlines with quality deliverables
Communicate, facilitate, and implement design objectives, project management, produce quality design, while also providing coordination of projects through to print production with vendors
Identify opportunities for growth, provide record keeping, and invoicing at project close-outs