Tim Schmidt
About Tim Schmidt
Tim Schmidt serves as the Senior Director of Digital & Website Experience at Academic Partnerships, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in digital design and user experience, with a background that includes various roles at Academic Partnerships and freelance work for FIFA.
Current Role at Academic Partnerships
Tim Schmidt serves as the Senior Director of Digital & Website Experience at Academic Partnerships, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing digital strategies and user experiences across the organization's online platforms. His responsibilities include overseeing website performance and integrating business strategies with digital design to improve user engagement.
Previous Positions at Academic Partnerships
Prior to his current role, Tim Schmidt held several positions at Academic Partnerships. He was the Director of Digital and User Experience from 2018 to 2020, and before that, he served as the Associate Creative Director/User Experience from 2015 to 2018. His career at the organization began as a Senior Digital Designer from 2011 to 2014, and he briefly worked as an Associate Creative Director in 2014. His progressive roles reflect his growing expertise in digital design and user experience.
Professional Experience Outside Academic Partnerships
Tim Schmidt has also worked outside of Academic Partnerships. He was a Freelance Graphic Designer for FIFA from 2009 to 2011 in Zürich, Switzerland. Additionally, he served as a Senior Graphic Designer at Asphalt Green from 2005 to 2011 in New York, NY. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in graphic design and digital media.
Education and Training
Tim Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Communications from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the School of Visual Arts, completing a program focused on Flash and Action Script in 2010. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in design principles and digital technologies.
Expertise in Digital Design and SEO
Tim Schmidt possesses significant expertise in integrating business strategy with digital design, enhancing user experience across various platforms. He has a strong background in SEO and analytics, which has contributed to improved website performance. His skills also include optimizing paid traffic landing pages to achieve better conversion rates, demonstrating his ability to drive results through effective digital strategies.