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SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF WILSON AVENUE
BRAND STRATEGIST & WEB DESIGNER
SPEAKER
BRAND MAGICIAN & SUPERHERO
202-247-6077
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783
Welcome
Creative philosopher with unique visual concepts, love of the arts and desire to explore the world of design. Tech savvy individual with extensive experience in front-end web development; graphic design; UI/UX design; 508 accessibility compliance; mobile development; brand identity and online marketing strategy.
Effective team leader and communicator with the ability to manage multiple tasks; contribute knowledge of web and design principles; pay attention to detail and produce high-end design concepts on every project. Striving to exceed expectations and continually challenge myself to grow professionally. Public Trust Clearance. Adobe Certified Expert. Seeking for an establishment where my creativity and relevant experience will be utilized to create beautiful assets.
EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT
A SQUARE GROUP, FREDERICK, MD
INTERACTION DESIGNER/VISUAL DESIGNER/UX DESIGNER
Design user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly, as well as conducting user research to inform design decisions using Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and InVision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, content strategists, and developers, to design user-centered interfaces and experiences for web-based applications and digital products. Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve user satisfaction. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and interactions. Develop design systems, style guides, and other design documentation to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple products and platforms. Work closely with developers to ensure design specifications are accurately implemented and delivered on time. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging design technologies to inform design decisions and improve design processes. Design user interfaces and experiences that are Section 508, ADA web accessible, and WCAG compliant.
AUGUST 2021 – APRIL 2023
SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER
WHIRLWIND TECHNOLOGIES, FOREST HEIGHTS, MD
Created user experience design requirements for the new RISE Tracking system for the Census Bureau. Conceptualized a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy. Produced high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Designed UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets for our digital assets. Tested UI elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links for landing pages. Collaborated with the project team, stakeholders, and end users, to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user. Provided advice and guidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and testing activities in order to analyze and predict user behavior. Managed and updated stakeholder websites and webpages using content management system. Adhered to style standards on typography and graphic design.
FEBRUARY 2019 – DECEMBER 2020
HTML EMAIL DESIGNER/DEVELOPER
T. ROWE PRICE, OWINGS MILLS, MD
Developed, produced and delivered industry-standard email communications as part of a global production servicing organization. Worked directly with internal and external clients to manage end-to-end design, production and delivery of email communications for a wide range of global audiences. Coded a hybrid of legacy table-based and modern standards-based HTML email collateral at a high level of competency. Effectively applied industry best practices as well as internal brand standards to HTML development. Executed with consistent quality on existing, repeatable, and ad-hoc templates, campaigns, and mailings in email marketing delivery systems. Conducted SEO research and optimized existing web content in accordance with research. Developed and implemented SEO strategies including creating SEO optimized content and researching keywords and search engine rankings. Managed individual workload through job intake system to ensure client deadlines are met in a timely manner and communicate effectively when complexity or bandwidth demand otherwise.
EDUCATION
2011
ASSOCIATES DEGREE
WEB DESIGN AND INTERACTOVE MEDIA
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
2028
WEB DEVELOPMENT, STRAYER UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUTE CERTIFCATE
1995
THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE/NON-PROFIT CLIENTS
SKILLS
WORDPRESS, DRUPAL, WIX - ADVANCED
HTML5/CSS3 - PROFICIENT
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD - ADVANCED
FIGMA, XD, PHOTOSHOP - ADVANCED
CONFLUENCE, JIRA - PROFICIENT
INDESIGN - ADVANCED
EXPERTISE
USER RESEARCH:
Conducts surveys, interviews, and usability tests to understand user needs, preferences, and behaviors.
WIREFRAMING & PROTOTYPING:
Creates wireframes and prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision to visualize layouts and user flows.
UI DESIGN:
Designs aesthetically pleasing interfaces that align with brand guidelines, including creating icons, buttons, and other visual elements.
UX DESIGN:
Focuses on the usability and functionality of the product, ensuring an intuitive and smooth user journey.
INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE:
Structures content and navigation in a way that enhances findability and ease of use.
INTERACTION DESIGN:
Design interactive elements and animations to improve user engagement and guide users through the product.
VISUAL & GRAPHIC DESIGN:
Strong sense of color theory, typography, and layout to create visually appealing designs.
RESPONSIVE & ADAPTIVE DESIGN
Ensurendesigns work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
USABILITY TESTING:
Conducts tests to validate design decisions, gather feedback, and make improvements based on user behavior.
COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION
DESIGN SYSTEMS & STYLE GUIDES
Works closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align design with business and technical requirements.
Creates and maintaining design systems to ensure consistency across all product touchpoints.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
Uses data and feedback to make informed design decisions and solve complex design challenges.
FRONT-END DEVELOPMENT:
Understands HTML, CSS, and sometimes JavaScript to effectively communicate with developers.
USER-CENTERED DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
Deep knowledge of designing with the user in mind to optimize usability and accessibility.
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
Skilled in design software like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure and Balsamiq.