Jonathan Santiago

Jonathan Santiago has had a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jonathan started their career in 1999 as an Information Systems Technician 2nd Class in the US Navy, where they operated various communications equipment and led small groups of junior sailors. In 2006, they ventured into freelance mixed media design, serving as the owner and creative director until 2011.

From 2008 to 2011, Jonathan worked as a Web & Mixed Media Designer at Davis & Company Advertising Agency, where they designed and developed front-end web experiences and occasionally assisted in producing regional television spots.

In 2011, Jonathan joined The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), initially as a Web Designer. Jonathan later became the Creative Director of the Digital Media Group, leading a team of front-end designers and developers. Jonathan'sresponsibilities included collaborating with CBN's digital-first initiative and overseeing the development of public-facing digital products. Jonathan continued in this role until February 2020.

Since February 2020, Jonathan has been working at YouVersion as a Senior Product Designer - Growth, although specific details of this role are not provided.

Throughout their career, Jonathan has honed their skills in design, development, video production, leadership, teamwork, management, and leadership through additional training and obtaining higher ranks in the Navy.

Jonathan Santiago's education history is as follows:

Jonathan obtained a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree in Church & Ministry from Regent University, where they studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communications with a focus on Digital Media at the same institution from 2010 to 2012.

Earlier in their academic journey, Jonathan attended The Art Institutes from 2004 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Interactive Media Design.

In addition to their formal education, Jonathan has also obtained several certifications. In June 2022, they completed the "Finding a Sponsor" and "Leading When You're Not in Charge" certifications from LinkedIn. In May 2022, they obtained the "UX DesignOps: Overview" certification from LinkedIn. In May 2021, Jonathan received the Nielsen Norman Group UX Certificate.

Furthermore, Jonathan obtained the "Making User Experience Happen as a Team" certification from Lynda.com in November 2018. In January 2016, they completed the "Landing Page Optimization" certification from MECLABS Institute. Jonathan also holds certifications from Lynda.com, including "Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict" obtained in February 2016 and "Persuasive UX: The Power of Self-Image" obtained in April 2015.