UX/UI Designer for web and mobile
SUMMARY:
As a former teacher, I'm passionate about education and driven by the need to help people. When I began to learn about the eld of UX/UI Design, I realized that it encompassed all of my favorite things: strategizing, problem solving, exercising creativity, planning, presenting and teamwork. So, that’s why I decided to leave my full-time job to follow my passion in design. I’m excited to jump into this new career eld as a user experience designer.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in design programs (Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD)
- User research including: competitive analysis, surveys, and personas,
- Brand identity and development
- Information architecture: user flows, sitemaps, content strategy, wireframing
- Experience with entire design process from low to high fidelity
- Interactive prototyping (InVision, Marvel)
- Experience with material design principles for IOS and Android
- Basic frontend development (HTML/CSS/Javascript)
EDUCATION:
- UX/UI Designer Track
Bloc Online Bootcamp / JUL 2019 - PRESENT
-Bachelor’s Degree in PreK-8 Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga / AUG 2012 - DEC 2016
EXPERIENCE:
- UX/UI Design Apprentice
Bloc Online Bootcamp JUL 2019 - PRESENT
*Open Book Web App - Independently designed a web application concept from ideation to completion
*Busy Bus Mobile App - Designed a solution for a mobile transit application and completed front end development
*Presented case studies to senior designers and developers
- 6th Grade Literacy Teacher
H.G. Hill Middle School AUG 2017 - MAY 2019
*Scored a level 5 out of 5 teacher effectiveness based on state testing scores and evaluations conducted by administers
*Led a professional development session for fellow teachers, presenting standards-based grading best practices
*Demonstrated consistent student growth on district reading assessments
SUMMARY:
As a former teacher, I'm passionate about education and driven by the need to help people. When I began to learn about the eld of UX/UI Design, I realized that it encompassed all of my favorite things: strategizing, problem solving, exercising creativity, planning, presenting and teamwork. So, that’s why I decided to leave my full-time job to follow my passion in design. I’m excited to jump into this new career eld as a user experience designer.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in design programs (Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD)
- User research including: competitive analysis, surveys, and personas,
- Brand identity and development
- Information architecture: user flows, sitemaps, content strategy, wireframing
- Experience with entire design process from low to high fidelity
- Interactive prototyping (InVision, Marvel)
- Experience with material design principles for IOS and Android
- Basic frontend development (HTML/CSS/Javascript)
EDUCATION:
- UX/UI Designer Track
Bloc Online Bootcamp / JUL 2019 - PRESENT
-Bachelor’s Degree in PreK-8 Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga / AUG 2012 - DEC 2016
EXPERIENCE:
- UX/UI Design Apprentice
Bloc Online Bootcamp JUL 2019 - PRESENT
*Open Book Web App - Independently designed a web application concept from ideation to completion
*Busy Bus Mobile App - Designed a solution for a mobile transit application and completed front end development
*Presented case studies to senior designers and developers
- 6th Grade Literacy Teacher
H.G. Hill Middle School AUG 2017 - MAY 2019
*Scored a level 5 out of 5 teacher effectiveness based on state testing scores and evaluations conducted by administers
*Led a professional development session for fellow teachers, presenting standards-based grading best practices
*Demonstrated consistent student growth on district reading assessments