Windy Downing

Windy Downing has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Windy is currently working as a PR Marketing & Recruitment Support Specialist at LifeServe Blood Center since September 2022. Prior to that, they were a Draw Officer at Iowa Lottery Authority starting from May 2022.

In 2020, Windy worked as a Homeless Resource Center Manager at Joppa from October 2020 to April 2021.

From 2008 to 2020, they held multiple roles at designIQ, starting as a Graphic Artist from September 2008 to March 2015. Windy then transitioned to the role of Performance and Development Coach, where they provided coaching, workflow analysis, and direct support to the creative team.

Additionally, they worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer at Todd Hugen Photography for a brief period in April 2013.

From 1998 to 2010, Windy served as a Lead Youth Specialist at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, where they focused on assisting homeless young women and their children with various aspects of daily living and case management.

Before that, they worked as a Graphic Designer at Julander Printing, Inc. from 2005 to 2008, where they designed a variety of products and handled client interactions and customer service.

Lastly, Windy worked as a Graphic Designer at Hott Off The Press, Printing Co. for a year in 2006.

Windy Downing's education history includes the following:

In 2020, Windy Downing attended Des Moines Area Community College and obtained an Associates of General Studies degree with a focus on Graphic Design.

From 2004 to 2006, Windy Downing also attended Des Moines Area Community College, studying Graphic Design without completing a degree.

In 1997 to 1998, Windy Downing attended Des Moines Area Community College and studied Human Services without completing a degree.

Additionally, Windy Downing obtained several certifications, including C3 De-escalation from Candeo Iowa in February 2021, Adobe XD for Designers from LinkedIn in April 2020, and both the Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate from the HUMAN SERVICES, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF in April 2020.