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Summary
UX/UI designer with a background in graphic and visual design. Experienced in design thinking to identify and understand problems to create user-centered solutions that are intuitive to use that meet business objectives.
Skills
UI/UX
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Product Conceptualization
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User-Centered Research
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User Personas
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User Flows
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Information Architecture
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Wire-framing
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Prototyping
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Usability Testing
TECHNICAL
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Figma
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Adobe Xd
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Sketch
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HTML / CSS
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InVision
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe InDesign
CREATIVE
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Visual Design
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Graphic Design
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Typography
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Branding
PERSONAL
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Empathy
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Active listening
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Problem solving
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Reliable
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Flexible
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Positive Work Ethic
Professional
Experience
Graphic Designer
Aug 2020 - Present
KOLLINS COMMUNICATIONS
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Work on multidisciplinary design projects involving print, branding, UX/UI, and digital experiences.
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Designed UX/UI solutions for a responsive maintenance site to connect sales reps, third party vendors, and installation technicians to access information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain retail kiosks for 500+ stores in 450+ locations.
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Designed site interface through wireframing and prototyping. Resulted in 500+successful on-site installations.
Graphic Designer
Nov 2016 - July 2020
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Created engaging graphics for trade-show displays to enhance attendee engagement.
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Managed all aspects of graphics for exhibits with a focus on efficiency through quality control, design, digital file management, and handling vendor and client relationships.
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Ensured accuracy of all outbound creative print files to vendors.
Design Supervisor
May 2011 - June 2016
N-VU FORMERLY COLLAGES.NET
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Managed team with a concentration on workflow, clear communication and efficiency.
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Researched and analyzed new trends to streamline the design workflow environment.
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Worked closely with COO to develop new workflow strategies.
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Initiated new vendor integration, served as lead in pricing negotiations, testing, and automation specifications.
Education
UX / UI Program
May 2021 - FEB 2022
CAREERFOUNDRY
400+ hours of UX fundamentals and design implementation. The 10 month immersive course resulted in 3 different app design concept prototypes.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
May 2006
TYLER SCHOOL OF ART
BFA in Photography, Minor in Art Education. GPA- 3.56
Certficates
UI Specialization
Feb 2022
UX Ummersion
Nov 2021
Intro to UX
May 2021
Teaching Instructional I Art K-12
May 2012