David W. Bonner

bonfirevisuals@gmail.com 704.999.4099
153 Batesview Dr, Greenville, SC, USA

Profile

Front-end web developer, web/graphic designer, photographer, videographer, and owner/creative director of Bonfire Visuals, a creative services company in Greenville, SC.

Education

Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics

Minor: Computer Science

Work Experience

Bonfire Visuals, LLC, Greenville, SC (2015—Present)

Owner, President, and Creative Director

http://www.bonfirevisuals.co/

  • Build functional, responsive, SEO-friendly websites, as well as updating and maintaining sites for ongoing clients
  • Create wireframes and full-color design mockups to ensure branding continuity through content and design
  • Consult with clients to determine their value differentiation, their design preferences, and their goals
  • Lead photography and videography coordination, creative direction, shooting, and post-production process

Volunteer Involvement

Upstate Mediation Center, Greenville, SC (2022—Present)

Volunteer Marketing Committee Chair, Board Member, and Mediator

https://upstatemediation.com/

  • Lead marketing strategy and implementation to enhance the organization's visibility and impact
  • Present comprehensive updates at each board meeting, ensuring clear communication and alignment with organizational goals
  • Offer marketing insights and strategic recommendations to optimize outreach and engagement
  • Oversee the development of marketing materials and digital content, enhancing brand consistency and message clarity across platforms
  • Spearhead ongoing updates of the nonprofit's website
  • Completed training and certification to be a volunteer mediator for our community in the Upstate
  • Attend meetings to discuss past and future mediations, best practices, and learning objectives

Set Free Alliance, Greenville, SC (2022—Present)

Volunteer Photographer

https://www.setfreealliance.org/

  • Partner with the creative team to provide photography for headshots and events

Origins GVL, Greenville, SC (2016—Present)

Volunteer Community Group Host, Community Group Leader, Marketing Director, and Sunday School Teacher

http://www.originsgreenville.org/

  • Host weekly in-home community groups and facilitate Bible passage discussions
  • Update and maintain website, including all photography and graphic design for site
  • Create branding materials, such as shirts, flyers, prayer request cards, and banners
  • Lead Sunday school lesson and activities monthly for lower-elementary school students
  • Assist with monthly volunteer projects for local schools and non-profits

Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Greenville, SC (2018—2021)

Volunteer Member and Dog Handler

https://www.therapydogs.com/

  • Completed training and certification to bring our dog, Copper, on therapy visits
  • Visited hospitals, special needs centers, schools, and other facilities to bring joy to those in difficult situations

Technical Expertise

Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Excel, Quickbooks, Atom, Git/Github

Coding Languages/Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, Liquid

Content Management Systems: Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace