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Joe Wells

Detroit, MI

thisisjoewells.com

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I have worked on all sorts of projects: web, video, and live exhibit. I specialize in bridging the technical and the creative sides of projects.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Electronic / Digital Media
  
  Harding University
  
  1997 - 2001
  
  I studied video and radio production as well as web and graphic design. Graduated Cum Laude.
Experience
- Growth Marketing Content Specialist
  
  Kinsta
  
  Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 2 months)
  
  I help web developers, business owners, NGOs, agencies, and freelancers deploy and amplify their best work on the web. I produce landing pages, blogs, emails, and video content covering a wide range of web technology topics.
- Content Marketing Specialist
  
  Awesome Motive
  
  Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
  
  Awesome Motive acquired Sandhills Development's WordPress products in fall 2021.
  
  I now focus marketing and product education for Easy Digital Downloads. I create SEO optimized blog content and continuously improve email marketing and customer success.
- Product Marketing Specialist
  
  Sandhills Development
  
  Aug 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 1 month)
  
  I was on the marketing team for Sandhills' WordPress products; Easy Digital Downloads, AffiliateWP, WP Simple Pay and Sugar Calendar.
  
  I worked on strategic projects, customer on-boarding, email marketing, copywriting, and video projects.
- UX Designer / Web Developer
  
  Detroit Zoological Society
  
  Royal Oak, MI
  
  Dec 2014 - Aug 2019 (4 years 8 months)
  
  I oversee the Detroit Zoo and other DZS public websites, the Detroit Zoo interactive map, as well as working occasional IT and video projects.
- Web Designer / Video Editor
  
  SEND International
  
  Farmington, MI
  
  Aug 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 4 months)
  
  I administered public websites, oversaw email marketing, and produced engaging video content.
- Video / Web Designer
  
  Echo Media
  
  Livonia, MI
  
  Jul 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 5 months)
  
  I was a preditor, before we called it that. I wrote, produced, shot, and edited engaging video content for small and medium sized businesses and non-profits. I also designed websites from time to time.
- Multimedia Designer
  
  Mediascape
  
  Berkley, MI
  
  Aug 2002 - Jul 2005 (2 years 11 months)
  
  I worked on 'new media' projects including technologically advanced live exhibits, DVD-authoring, rich media web applications, and edited the occasional video.
Awards

Head Up, Throttle On:

Official Selection: Salute Your Shorts Fest 2017, Royal Star Film Festival 2017, FreshCoast Film Festival 2017, East Lansing Film Festival 2017

Award of Commendation: CanadaShorts 2017

Several Mediascape projects I worked on have won industry awards.
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Joe Wells

Assistant or Associate Professor - Animation

Human Factors Designer