Mike Sammons
About Mike Sammons
Mike Sammons is a Senior UX Developer at Oriental Trading Company, with extensive experience in front end web development and design. He has held various roles in marketing and development at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and other companies, specializing in accessible web design.
Current Role at Oriental Trading Company
Mike Sammons serves as a Senior UX Developer at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through effective design and development practices. His work involves applying his extensive knowledge of front-end web development and design tools to create user-friendly interfaces.
Previous Experience in User Experience Development
Prior to his current position, Mike Sammons worked as a UX Developer at Oriental Trading Company from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of UX Developer at Omaha Steaks for one year, from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in user experience development and design.
Educational Background in Advertising
Mike Sammons studied at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Advertising from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in marketing and design, which he has applied throughout his career.
Career Development at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Mike Sammons held multiple positions at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He served as an Electronics Communications Coordinator from 2011 to 2013, and as an Associate Director of Marketing from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Front End Developer from 2013 to 2015. These roles allowed him to develop a strong skill set in web development and marketing.
Internship Experience and Early Career
Mike Sammons began his career with various internships, including a Marketing Intern position at Godfather's Pizza for one month in 2009, and an Art Director Intern role at Bozell for seven months in 2010. He also worked as a Multimedia Designer at Bosselman Inc for five months in 2010 to 2011. These early experiences contributed to his professional growth in the fields of marketing and design.