About Me

With over 15 years of diverse experience in design, marketing, management, app development, and gallery ownership, I am a passionate creative professional. My work combines innovation, strategic thinking, and visual storytelling to deliver results-driven solutions across print, digital, and mobile platforms. Leveraging advanced tools and techniques, I specialize in UI/UX design, digital marketing, brand strategy, and curating engaging artistic experiences, focusing on creating impactful and memorable connections. Professional Experience Owner & Artist Wade Sisco Gallery — Palm Springs, CA Jul 2022 – Present

  • Established and manage an art gallery in downtown Palm Springs, showcasing contemporary, pop, abstract, and modern artworks.
  • Curate exhibitions, manage daily operations, and handle sales, marketing, and client relations.
  • Feature personal artworks alongside those of local and visiting artists, fostering community engagement and supporting the Palm Springs art scene.
  • Built and developed the gallery website, achieving first-page ranking for the term “Palm Springs art gallery” through SEO optimization.
  • Customized the CSS and fluid codebase of Meta’s Shopify framework to enhance website performance, branding, and user experience.
  • Develop gallery branding, social media strategy, and event promotions to drive visibility and sales.

Director of Marketing United Industries UltraBoard — Bentonville, AR Sep 2017 – Jul 2022

  • Rebranded UltraBoard and United Industries, including logo design, packaging, trade show materials, and social media channels.
  • Designed and developed UltraBoard.com and MountingBoards.com, boosting traffic by over 200%.
  • Created SEO-optimized blog content, managed SEM strategies, and authored Google AdWords campaigns to generate weekly sales leads.
  • Led targeted social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Orchestrated trade show exhibits and coordinated multi-channel marketing campaigns.

UI/UX Designer R&R Solutions — Gravette, AR Jun 2015 – Aug 2017

  • Redefined user interfaces for the company’s ERP software, enhancing usability.
  • Designed and implemented a warehouse management system integrating software and real-world applications.
  • Developed user workflows for 3PL supplier systems and mobile interfaces.
  • Produced wireframes, prototypes, and comprehensive SaaS documentation.

Founder & Principal Pixalim Studios, LLC — Palm Springs, CA Jan 2012 – Jul 2016

  • Launched six original iOS apps, achieving top 10 rankings in categories like Entertainment, Casino Games, and Photography.
  • Directed all aspects of app development, including design, wireframing, and monetization strategies.
  • Managed global teams to ensure high-quality coding and implementation.
  • Promoted apps through targeted social media, video production, and websites.

Digital Designer Agua Caliente Casino — Rancho Mirage, CA May 2015 – Jun 2016

  • Designed user-friendly interfaces and wireframes for casino websites.
  • Led email marketing campaigns and crafted personalized content for diverse audience personas.
  • Created animations and graphics for kiosk systems, billboards, and advertisements.

Marketing & Creative Director Amerinada Distributors — Long Beach, CA 2010 – 2012

  • Designed branding materials, including packaging, flyers, and web graphics.
  • Developed consumer and B2B websites, boosting customer engagement.
  • Created branded clothing lines and managed product photography.

Creative Director GreenCoast Hydroponics — Long Beach, CA 2008 – 2010

  • Managed marketing and advertising strategies across digital and print media.
  • Produced fleet graphics, catalogs, signage, and Google AdWords campaigns.
  • Directed trade show exhibits and coordinated project timelines with internal teams.

Graphic Designer NHAK | Insteo — Long Beach, CA 2007 – 2008

  • Created designs for print, web, and video for high-profile clients like Tapout and the City of Long Beach.
  • Collaborated with teams to deliver campaigns across multiple platforms.

Product Manager AnaJet, Inc — Costa Mesa, CA 2005 – 2007

  • Designed marketing materials and developed training content for direct-to-garment printers.
  • Coordinated trade show displays and conducted international training sessions for sales teams.

General Manager Graphics & Designs Plus — Rolling Hills Estates, CA 2004 – 2005

  • Directed design and production teams for client projects.
  • Reduced costs by 30% through strategic vendor partnerships.

Art Director Reichert’s Signs, Inc — Fountain Valley, CA 2000 – 2004

  • Designed outdoor marketing materials and developed the company’s e-commerce website.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that increased revenue by 10%.

Education Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications — Platt College, Cerritos, CA Undergraduate Studies in Graphic Design — Northwest Arkansas Community College, Rogers, AR Python Programming Certificate — CodeAcademy.com Skills Design & Development Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Sketch, Axure RP UI/UX Design: Wireframing, Prototyping, SaaS Systems, ERP Software Interfaces Marketing & Branding SEO, SEM, Google AdWords, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing Trade Show Management, Content Creation, and Product Packaging Web Development WordPress, Website Design, HTML, CSS Emerging Technologies AI-Enhanced Design, AR/VR, 3D Visualization Technical Proficiency Software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Axure RP, Cinema 4D, Balsamiq Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python Tools: Google AdWords, HubSpot, ERP Systems, WordPress