Kally Stehouwer
Art Director | Senior UX/UI Designer
Creative
UX Design
I am highly skilled in creative digital UX design. I strategically include “wow-factor” elements in my designs to draw customers into a positive and compelling user experience.
Client
Success Manager
I have 20 years experience working with client teams. I’ve been involved in every aspect of the project, from the initial quote phase, to scope requirements, to client communication, to design, to project delivery and training.
Digital Design
Experience
My website and digital design experience includes UX design and development for a wide range of businesses, from corporate to nonprofit. I am also experienced with the popular CMS platforms as well as the popular design software.
Training &
Communication
I love working with people! I have a reputation for building an excellent rapport with my clients and my design team. In fact many of my clients ask for me by name when requesting support. I have excellent communication skills whether I’m project managing, training, or providing support for clients.
UI Strategic
Thinker
I’m a problem solver and critical thinker. I dig deep into a project to ensure that the performance will exceed my client’s expectations. I always look at the project through my client’s eyes in order to alleviate any potential pain points and ensure a smooth project delivery and end-product.
Team
Collaborator
I believe a collaborative approach in team management is more beneficial than a lone ranger approach. Each of us as individuals have our own skill sets. We also have unique ideas that, melded together, can significantly improve our ingenuity and product or service performance.
Technical Skills
Business Skills
- Project / Client Management
- Client Relations & Communication
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
- Project Research & Scope Evaluation
- Client Presentations
- Mockup Designs
- Project Development
- Project Sales
- Project Quotes
- Technical Documentation
- Training Delivery
- Client Support & Management
- Technical Skills & Capabilities
- WordPress
- Joomla
- Drupal
- Concrete5
- WIX
- Shopify
- Weebly
- Moodle
- HTML / CSS
- PHP
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Figma
- After Effects
- Mailchimp
- Constant Contact
- Google Analytics
- MS Office
- UX Design & Digital Marketing
- Web Design & Development
- Portal Development
- LMS & CMS Development
- Print & Graphic Design
- Logo Design & Strategic Branding
- Social Media & Blog Graphics
- Responsive Design
- Mobile-First Design
- Email Marketing
- ADA
- SEO
Experience
September 2016 - Present
Art Director | Senior UX/UI Designer
Courtland Consulting
- Lead and mentor UX/UI Design team
- Trained UX/UI designers in CMS applications, design processes and client management
- Project Management
- 160 + Clients (while working at Courtland)
- Google Analytics set up and reporting
- Develop training materials and presentations
- Project estimating for potential clients
- Represent company at national and state-wide conferences
- Includes Senior UX/UI Design responsibilities noted below
September 2012 - September 2016
Senior UX/UI Designer
Courtland Consulting
- UX/UI designer for responsive websites
- Content management platforms including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Concrete5, Shopify, Wix, Weebly, and Moodle
- Design and develop a wide range of custom website applications: eCommerce, LMS, CRM, Job Posting System, Intranet Portal
- Custom logo design and strategic branding
- Custom graphic design elements for websites, blogs, print, social media, and email marketing
- SEO optimization
February 2002 - September 2012
Owner / Website Designer & Developer
The Web Harbor
- Developed a ground-up, professional web design and development company
- Built creative custom website solutions for small to medium-sized businesses
- Programmed websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP
- Managed monthly hosting solutions
November 2000 - November 2001
Contractor / Programmer
Spectrum Health / Solution Partners
- Principal programmer for the development of Lawson Payroll conversion programs
- With prior limited experience in Lawson, majorly contributed to a successful implementation of the payroll system within a large health care organization
October 1997 - November 2000 & March 1991 - May 1993
Systems Analyst
Compuware / Old Kent Bank & Trust
- Systems Analyst in a mainframe environment for Commercial Loan and Payroll applications (COBOL)
- COBOL programming applications for Lawson Payroll System
Past Clients
- Over 200+ UX Design Projects
- 100th Bomb Group Foundation
- Access Health
- Advancement Corporation
- Alliance Payment Solutions
- Assemblers Precast
- Aurelius Baptist Church
- Beaver County Humane Society
- Belle Michigan
- Benton Harbor Charter School
- Bridge Street Electric
- Capitol Area Community Services
- Capitol Barricading
- CBE International
- CBI Telecommunications
- Child and Family Services
- Choice Schools
- ChristNet Services
- Creative Learning Academy
- Creative Montessori School
- City of Kalamazoo main website
- City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
- City of Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Community Action Agency – Jackson, Lenawee, Hillsdale
- Data Driven Detroit
- Disability Rights Education Foundation
- Dockside
- Eastminster Child Development Center
- Easter Regional Interstate Child Support Association
- Edmore Insurance Agency
- EZ Memorial
- Ford County, Illinois Courthouse
- Four Corners Montessori School
- Frame My Cell Pix
- Freda Cosmetics
- Friend of the Court Association
- Fuerstenau & Burkett Insurance Agency
- Genesis of Pittsburgh
- Grand River Consulting Group
- Grattan Academy
- Harmony Museum
- Have Mercy
- Health Development Inc.
- Hekman Group
- Heritage Works
- Hillsdale Academy
- Ignite South Africa
- Inverse Medical
- Jackson Senior Center
- Jeff The Magician
- Kerkstra Precast Concrete
- Lansing Ophthalmology
- Lenawee Department on Aging
- Library of Michigan
- LIFT Community Action Agency
- Light & Shadow Photography
- Looking Glass Child Development Center
- Michigan Certification of Addiction Professionals
- Michigan Christmas Tree Association
- Michigan Directors of Services to the Aging
- Michigan Family Support Council
- Michigan Hunts
- Michigan Judicial Institute
- Michigan Nonprofit Association
- Michigan Parkinsons Foundation
- Michigan Youth Arts
- Midwest Equine Dental Academy
- Morris Builders
- Nafas Fitness Studio
- National Association of Tribal Child Support Directors
- New Jersery Child Support Council
- Northern Star Transit
- Northwest Indiana Community Action
- Old Kent Bank & Trust
- Older Person’s Commission
- OPPFUND
- Otsego County Commission on Aging
- Ottens Roofing
- Pavlik Auction, LLC
- Perennial Park Senior Services
- Phoenix Farm Market
- Plymouth Church
- Powdercoat of West Michigan
- Print Hope of Africa
- Professional Billing
- Public Law Resource Center
- Queue Advertising
- Redstone Homes
- Residential Customer Group
- Resurrection Life Church
- Rev. Dr. Laura Smit
- Rochester Conservatory of Music
- Rochester Hills Public Library
- Salon Freda
- Segue Inc.
- Sheldon Medical Supply
- Simplicity
- Spartan Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Speaker Law Firm
- Spectrum Health
- Splash Irrigation
- Spyglass Condos
- Sutton Advisors
- Taurus Catering
- Tender Moments LLC
- Terry World Wide LLC
- Three Oaks Private School
- Trurax
- University of Michigan
- VIP StarNETWORK
- Water’s Edge Camp & Conference Center
- Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
- Out Wayne County CoC
- West Michigan Technology Association
- Western Interstate Child Support Engagement Council
- White Collar Sports
- Winston & Damman P.L.L.C.
- Zone 18 Bar and Grill
Testimonials
''I’m very excited to launch this great looking site! You did a FABULOUS job. I think the site is incredible! I believe that our new site will be better than that of any of our competitors. 👍"
“The Courtland Consulting Team took our outdated, content heavy OPC website and made it eye-catching and easy to navigate! I was very pleased with their quality of work, and customer care from the beginning to the end of the project.”
"“I really, really like it and I think it’s gorgeous! I love the website and I love the design and the colors are perfect for me. I think it’s awesome! I really could not be happier. I look forward to working with them [Courtland] for many years to come.”
“The design and functionality of our new website is exactly what we need to support our organization. The Courtland Team really performed a tremendous job and facilitated the design process professionally and stress‐free.”
Education
Bachelor of Science
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Major: Computer Science / Information Systems
Minor: Math
Dean’s List
GPA: 3.595
Certifications
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Mar 2017 – Google Analytics for Beginners Certification / Google Analytics Academy
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Mar 2017 – Advanced Google Analytics Certification / Google Analytics Academy
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Mar 2017 – Ecommerce Analytics: From Data to Decisions Certification / Google Analytics Academy
Contact
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