Alyssa Cates
About Alyssa Cates
Alyssa Cates is a graphic designer at DMSi Software in Omaha, where she has worked since 2018. She combines her scientific background with her design skills to create brand identities and visual assets.
Work at DMSi Software
Alyssa Cates has been employed as a Graphic Designer at DMSi Software since 2018. In this role, she focuses on crafting brand identity and updating visual assets. She collaborates with an ad agency partner to support DMSi's brand identity and strategic initiatives. Her work involves combining her scientific background with her creative design skills to deliver strategic visual solutions.
Previous Graphic Design Experience
Before joining DMSi Software, Alyssa Cates gained valuable experience in graphic design through various roles. She worked as a Graphic Design Intern at DKA Design Group for six months in 2014. Following that, she served as a Graphic Artist at Enterprise Media Group from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she held a temporary position as a Marketing Assistant at NEI Global Relocation in 2014.
Educational Background
Alyssa Cates has a strong educational foundation in design and science. She studied Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design - The New School, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in 2014. She also holds a Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan, completed in 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from the University of Northern Iowa in 2010.
Research and Volunteer Experience
Alyssa Cates has participated in various research and volunteer roles. She worked as a Research Assistant I at the University of Michigan Health System from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Summer Undergraduate Research Student at Penn State University in 2009. Earlier in her career, she volunteered in physical therapy at Alegent Health in 2007.
Creative Hobbies and Interests
Outside of her professional work, Alyssa Cates engages in creative hobbies. She enjoys crafting custom dice and experimenting with makeup. These activities reflect her passion for creativity and design, complementing her professional skills in graphic design.