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SF MoMA, "Private Acquisitions"
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"Miller Scholarship", 4-time recipient
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"Portfolio Award"
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Merit Scholarship, Alfred University
JASON VOGEL
T: 415.505.3312
E: jasvogel@gmail.com
Design: jasvogel.com
Art: lepathetique.com
Accomplished UX/Designer seeking to leverage considerable skill base in exploring new and creative opportunities. Experienced in successfully developing and managing sales pipelines, QA, Art & Content, Client relations.
Recent History
Trinity Solar
Direct Sales, Regional Representative, July 2021 - Nov 2023 (Western Massachusetts)
Outside Sales Representative responsible for lead generation, closing and managing contracts until installation.
● Self generated lead conversion rate of ± 79%, with 85% pull through (annually)
● Negotiating and finalizing sales contracts in a competitive environment
● Maintaining client relations: troubleshooting, cultivating referrals, and recruitment
● Coordinating between backend, engineering and outside sales departments to ensure client satisfaction
● Ongoing training to remain up-to-date and competitive; including roofing and battery certifications
Something Labs
Product and UX Consultancy, 2020-2021 (Oakland, CA)
Working with CEO, to develop, produce, and deploy improvised rapid response PPE during Covid shortages
● Engagedin administrative, networking, production, and UX operations
● A/B Testing and beta-analysis for design and scaling based concerns
● Outreach and PPE order fulfillment for various national agencies
Launch
UX Design and Consultancy, 2017 - 2021 (Oakland, CA)
Full front-end website development, branding, content, IA, design, and coding
● Research and insight synthesis, working with CEO and CFO in developing competitive branding
● Journey mapping; identifying “pinch points” and “opportunities” through surveys and market analysis
● Writing branded content for clientele
Skills
Management /Coordination • Experienced in corporate, non-profit, team, individual, & team oriented positions
Media and On-line Advertising • SEO, Web Analytics, Heuristics
Content • Technical & Creative Writing, Branding, Content Strategy, Publicity
Speaking and Communication • Curriculum & Lecture Preparation, Sales, Emcee, Teaching, Fundraising
Education
Alfred University - BFA, “Digital Media Program”, cum laude (2006-2010), Merit & Miller Scholarships recipient.
UC Berkeley - UXUI Media and Advertising Certification Program, cum laude ( 2018)
Manjushri Institute- United Kingdom - Monastic Degree, teacher of Eastern philosophy
Testimonials
"Jason is that rare blend of analytical, creative, and kind" ~Emily Crader, Owner of LAUNCH
"Jason's ability to listen, and form solutions around our team's concerns was wonderful." ~ Autumn Sorrells, CEO, TREEHOUSETRIBE
" Jason's moving and playful collaborative book is a wonderful tribute, and a welcome addition to our collection." ~ SF MoMA
Work Samples
SF MoMA
Entirely written and illustrated by me, this project used: various visual design platforms (such as Adobe CS); traditional and digital rendering; storytelling and storyboarding; cross media formatting; and, not for nothing, this project also required a ton of back channel networking, which is where I might truly shine.
STORY BOARDING AND SEQUENCING
TREEHOUSE
User Research; Proto-Persona & Journey Map; Story Board; Information Architecture; Branding and Content; Wire-Framing, & Lo/Hi Fi Prototyping; InVision Prototype; A/B Testing; Styleguide
SITE MAPPING AND INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
