Russ Ault

I enjoy creating websites that truly reflect your brand and keep users engaged from start to finish

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier), Figma, WordPress, Webflow, Framer, HTML/CSS, AI Imagery, Video Editing, Color Grading

Experience

Innovative Event Services | Charleston, SC

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Served as the Technical Director for the Holy City Halloween Haunt and Sleigh Room from September to December, managing lighting, sound, and daily operations for both events.

  • Set up, managed, and handled load-outs for AV equipment at various events, including lighting, sound, and video projection.

Hybrid Marketing Co | Denver, CO

Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Designed and developed visually appealing, user-focused websites and design systems. Prioritized visual consistency, readability, and attentive design to create optimal user experiences.
  • Led web product optimization with mood boards, mockups, and UI guidelines, improving user satisfaction by 25% across various projects.
  • Created print campaigns, magazine ads, programmatic ads, and email templates, boosting brand visibility and driving sales.

Unique Properties | Denver, CO

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Led strategic communications and branding efforts in commercial real estate, executing campaigns for 32 brokers and the executive team to enhance reputation and expand the client base, including proposals with top producers and Greystar apartment contracts.
  • Directed editorial content, press releases, collateral design, and distribution; managed agent onboarding, website upkeep, newsletters, social media, and trade show presentations.

Univera | Seattle, WA

Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Spearheaded social marketing initiatives in collaboration with sales and marketing, driving product education, promotions, and trade show events through strategic website and social media campaigns that boosted brand awareness, increased web traffic, and elevated sales.

Planomatic | Denver, CO

Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Built and maintained strong relationships with nationwide clientele and top producers, delivering exceptional color correction and retouching services to drive client retention.
  • Collaborated bi-weekly with Field Operations leadership to enhance photographer quality and ratings, while overseeing a 12-member production team to ensure excellence in customer service, production management, and product quality.