Experience
UX/UI Software Engineer – North Carolina State Board of Elections, Raleigh, NC – 09/20 – 09/22
Prototyped and engineered an enterprise level platform that manages campaign finances, voter databases and elections administration for the state. Spearheaded modernization efforts and implemented user centered & human centered design methodologies and processes. (HTML/XHTML, CSS2/CSS3, JavaScript, Web Design, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Telerik, React, Angular, Vue)
Digital Designer – Zift Solutions, Cary NC - 06/19 – Present
Followed strict brand, design and production guidelines to create brand compliant projects over the last year for a diverse range of clients, including VMware, Dell, EmerchantPay and more; creating designs and layouts for materials including high fidelity UI mockups, web graphics, and banners.(HTML/XHTML, CSS2/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Poster design, Branding, Web Design, After effects, Adobe XD, Aftereffects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Multimedia Designer – Comparex, Raleigh NC - 01/18 – 05/19
Eliminate reliance on outside contractors by designing and producing marketing collateral and display merchandising in-house. (HTML/XHTML, CSS2/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Poster design, Branding, Logo Design, Packaging, Web Design
Photography, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator)
Lead Designer – Warbler Yearbook, Charleston, IL - 01/12 – 01/15
Developed, interface mockups, wireframes, and page prototypes. Produced graphic user interfaces for desktop browsers, tablet and mobile devices. Defined navigation, user workflows and layouts focusing on usability. (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Freelance - 2013 - 2018
Re-energize sales staff with creative tools like customized art packages, name-drop templates and logo builders.
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop were the programs i use to design and show the clients on site how everything would look, before sending to print we would need a approval or signature from them.
Art direct product photo shoots for print ads and marketing materials.
Forecast and promote upcoming trends, construct trend books, boards and mechanical comps to support marketing team and sales force.
Develop concept ideas and presentations for seasonal and specialty projects.
Contribute to product development, brainstorm with marketing clients, inspect and approve printed pieces, provide design direction to colleagues and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Ui/Ux Freelance Contracts - 2014-2018
Spearheaded migrate projects that develop the common look and functionality to be migrated across the product suite to ensure user interface consistency.
Developed new mock-ups and UI specifications for holiday events and raised 25% more in total sale leads.
Developed user interface for internal and external applications and ensured usability during technical implementation.
Regularly work with multiple functional teams including product content management, software engineer, graphic designer, and product marketing.
Defined navigation, user workflows and layouts focusing on usability.
Developed wireframes, interface mockups and page prototypes.
Planned and executed usability testing, incorporated user feedback into final product design.
Produced graphic user interfaces for desktop browsers, tablet and mobile devices.
Education
Bachelors in Graphic Design, Minor in 2D Art
Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 - 3.9 GPA - 2016
Awards and Achievements
Dean’s list – 2011 – 2016
Graduated with honors 2016
Talented student award – 2015
Cash award for my work in school.
GIA Grant awarded for Design 2014-2016
Cash award for ink artwork created in 2014, and an extra cash award contracted projects
Cum Laude
Graduated with honers from EIU.
Shows and Exhibitions
Juried exhibition at the Tarble Arts center – 2014-2016
Multiple pieces selected to enter the spring show, 2015 and 16.
Juried exhibition for the Fall art’s show – 2015
Single piece was selected and won best of show.
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, AdobeXD, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Audition
HTML/XHTML
CSS2/CSS3
JavaScript/jQuery
MySQL
PHP
Design proficiencies
Poster design
Branding (Logo Design, Packaging, ect)
Web Design
Photography
Traditional Painting
UX & UI Design
Usability Protocols
Web Site Analytics
Prototyping
Persona Creation
Information Architecture (IA)
A/B, Card Sort, User Testing
Animation/Motion Graphics
Affinity Diagramming
Requirements Definition
Quick Bio
I am a highly creative and multi talented Graphic & Ui/UX Designer with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. For over four years I have been a UI UX Designer, where I used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to direct and design front-end projects from concept to completion. I’ve worked in Competitive areas such as Chicago, IL and Raleigh, NC and have worked with talented people all over the world.