Emily Willis
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Emily Willis

Designer and Developer in Maine, she/they

It's launch day!! Excited to finally have Modment Studio go live! Looking for design and/or development services? Check us out! modment.studio

9 months ago

About

COO and Co-Founder of 🚀 Modment Studio - a women and minority-owned design & development subscription service. Get ready - we're about to unleash a boatload of creativity, innovation, and a little badassery. Join us for an exciting journey ahead!

Contact

Website
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Awards

2023

Won Best Midjourney Prompt for Playbook's Branding With AI Hackathon for the fictional soda brand Bubblee.

Projects

2024

When Revive and Restore Massage approached us to enhance their brand and online presence, we were immediately inspired by the opportunity. Breaking away from the conventional white spa websites, we curated a stunning color palette featuring deep blue tones complemented by warm yellow accents, setting them apart and leaving a lasting impression!

2024

Created a one-page scroller for BodegaSuperCool, an awesome little NFT collective! Really enjoyed getting to play with the surreal and subliminal in creating this site for them!

2024

Modment Studio is a women and minority owned design and development subscription service. With over two decades of combined professional experience, there's no dynamic duo quite like ours. We're avid learners, driven over-achievers, and barrier-breakers that go the extra mile. We take care of our clients and are deeply invested in their goals and successes. We're not afraid to embrace the unconventional — that's unapologetic creativity in action! Our approach fosters a genuine connection from the start, committed to your success. Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or anything in between, we’ll bring your digital vision to life.

2023
Client Success Case Studies at Christmas Company

Conducted in-depth research to validate claims and interviewed company CEO to develop 9 impactful client success case studies showcasing their business achievements and problem-solving abilities.

Work Experience

2023 — Now

Modment Studio is a women and minority owned digital studio. With over two decades of combined professional experience, there's no dynamic duo quite like ours. We're avid learners, driven over-achievers, and barrier-breakers that go the extra mile. We take care of our clients and are deeply invested in their goals and successes. We're not afraid to embrace the unconventional — that's unapologetic creativity in action! Let's craft your digital journey together, where uniqueness meets excellence.

2023 — 2024
UX/UI Designer on Retainer at Christmas Company

Led Christmas Company's brand redesign, including the completion of brand guidelines, production of business cards, creation of pitch decks, and designing of iconography.

Created nine impactful case studies for Christmas Company through in-depth interviews and conducting thorough research, showcasing their successful relationships with their clients.

2023 — 2023
Design Systems Consultant at Freelance for Individual Client

Established and lead the initial development of a design system, contributing significantly to building its foundational framework. Additional details and confirmation from client are available upon request.

2012 — 2020
Co-Founder, Co-Owner at Arbitrary Muse Comics
Savannah, GA
  • As the co-founder and co-owner of Arbitrary Muse Comics, demonstrated expertise in managing all aspects of the business.

  • Produced and distributed self-published comics, which led to successful funding of two Kickstarters and generated revenue of $11,869.

  • Oversaw website design, creation of online store, customer service, and management of multiple social media platforms.

  • Utilized outstanding money management skills to manage sales and tax filings.

  • Featured as a paid guest at numerous conventions across the United States and Canada, engaging audiences with insights on writing for comics, the history of queer media, and best practices for collaboration.

  • Awarded the 2015 SPACE prize for best graphic novel and received recognition from the Library of Congress for accessioning three comics to their graphic novel collection.

  • Additionally, exhibited excellent organizational skills in making highly detailed travel plans for an average of fifteen sales conferences per year.

2018 — 2019
Intake Paralegal at Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
  • Conducted client assessments, connected them with attorneys, and facilitated payments for legal services.

  • Provided technical support and managed various digital platforms including social media, websites, and video and advertisement production.

  • Maintained strong communication with clients, potential clients, and attorneys to ensure exceptional service delivery.

  • Streamlined internal processes and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.

2011 — 2011
Archivist Intern at Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
  • Completed second internship during college career - demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and utilized knowledge of cataloging and digital archival systems.
2011 — 2011
Curatorial Intern at Air and Space Museum
Warner Robins, GA
  • Completed first internship during college career - collaborated with the curatorial team to design, research, and refresh exhibits, while photographing and documenting artifacts using spreadsheets and databases for accurate record keeping.

Education

2008 — 2012
BA of History at Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA

I possess a Bachelor's degree in History with a concentration in Historical Preservation and Conservation, and a minor in Geography, and graduated with Magna Cum Laude distinction.

2023
Product Design Course from Dribbble
2022
Certified SQL Developer from W3 Schools
2022
UX/UI Design from Zero To Mastery Academy
2022
Certified HTML Developer from W3 Schools
2022
Certified CSS Developer from W3 Schools
2022
Accessibility Fundamentals from W3 Schools

Writing

2024

In the small town of Holden, sixteen-year-old Brie Page has been struggling with a tremendous bout of writer’s block. And that’s a problem. One of many she has, actually. Parents that constantly fight, her former best friend/current bully Viv Kinsley, and the gorgeous new girl Kay Ardiger are causing a bit of stress. Brie used to hide from it all in her own worlds and stories, but that seems so far away now. Until an unexpected encounter with a mischievous bookseller, Ambrose Chance, gives Brie the extraordinary ability to go beyond her problems in life and bury them deep into three new stories. Too bad the whole town of Holden had to get caught up in it too when her stories come to life. Now, when the most important people in her life are stuck in fantastical tales, Brie needs to save them by diving into her worlds and facing her worries head-on. Which would be fine…if only she was better at writing endings.

2020
SEEN: True History of Marginalized Trailblazers, BOOM!Studios in Collaboration with Scholastic

Contracted by Scholastic and Boom!Studios to create the graphic novel "Seen! Rachel Carson," which earned a coveted Booklist Starred Review for its engaging and informative portrayal of Carson's life and legacy to young readers.

2020
CHUTZ-POW! Superheros of the Holocaust. Volume IV, The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh

Engaged by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh to author two historically accurate stories after extensive research, contributing to a comic book anthology aimed at highlighting the experiences of women impacted by the Holocaust.

2019
Over The Garden Wall - Soulful Symphonies, BOOM!Studios in Collaboration with Cartoon Network

Contracted by Boom! Studios and Cartoon Network to write a five-issue comic book run exploring themes of jealousy, grief, and the struggles of artistic self-expression for the Emmy Award-winning show, Over the Garden Wall.

Volunteering

2023 — 2023
Volunteer at LL Bean
Popham Beach, ME

Volunteer for the second year of LL Bean's "Summer Beach Box" program at Popham Beach. Took weekly inventory of items, and kept in constant communication with coordinators to convey attrition rate.

2022 — 2022
Volunteer at LL Bean
Popham Beach, ME

Volunteer for LL Bean's pilot "Summer Beach Box" program at Popham Beach. Took weekly inventory of items, and kept in constant communication with coordinators to convey attrition rate.