Heike Martin
About Heike Martin
Heike Martin is a Digital Web Specialist with over 17 years of experience at Ten Thousand Villages in Akron, Pennsylvania. She focuses on website design, front-end development, and content management for Bunyaad Rugs, while also contributing to digital marketing efforts and photography.
Work at Ten Thousand Villages
Heike Martin has been employed at Ten Thousand Villages since 2007, serving as a Digital Web Specialist for 17 years in Akron, Pennsylvania. In this role, she is responsible for the design, front-end development, and content updates of Bunyaad Rugs' website, utilizing WordPress. Her responsibilities also include managing the WordPress backend for Bunyaad's digital properties. Previously, she worked as a Sales Associate at Ten Thousand Villages from 2003 to 2007 in Ontario, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Heike Martin studied at Janusz-Korczak-Schule from 1983 to 1986, focusing on Teaching, Education, and Early Childhood Education for three years. She furthered her education at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design from 2009 to 2011, where she studied Education for two years. Her educational background supports her expertise in digital web development and design.
Background
Heike Martin has a diverse background in education and digital media. Her early education in Teaching and Early Childhood Education laid the foundation for her career. Transitioning into the digital space, she has developed skills in web design and content management, particularly in the context of nonprofit organizations. Her experience spans both sales and digital marketing.
Achievements
In her current role, Heike collaborates with Bunyaad's web team to design and execute digital and print advertising campaigns. She serves as a photographer for marketing materials, concentrating on interior design and rugs in homes. Additionally, she identifies opportunities to enhance website activities to align with company goals and applies quality assurance standards for copy and media on websites.
Technical Skills
Heike Martin implements advanced design for web components using Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. Her technical skills include designing and developing product websites and maintaining an intranet event manual. She actively contributes to enhancing the digital presence of Bunyaad Rugs through her expertise in web development and design.