Summary of Qualifications
Detail-oriented UX Designer with 6+ years of experience that includes working with cross-functional teams, assisting in research-lead activities such as user interviews, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations, backlog prioritization, workshops, ideation, wire framing, prototyping, hi-fidelity comps, front-facing client meetings and design reviews, Developer handoffs, and UXQAs, and general design thinking processes. I have strengths in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Sketch, Figma. High attention to detail, strong work ethic, great personality, clear communication, willingness to keep learning, knowledge of the craft, and a genuine love for design make me a key asset to your design team.
Skills
Mac OS and iOS
Windows OS
Work
Power BI
Microsoft Office
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Flash (RIP)
Adobe XD
Figma
Sketch
Zeplin
InVision
Basic HTML/CSS
Logo Design
Typesetting
Layout
Branding
Drawing
Team Player
Conceptual Thinking
Design Thinking
Problem Solving
Data Visualization
Heuristic Evaluations
Education
IxDF | Masterclass Certificate | Earned
-How to Design Experiences for AI
IxDF | Masterclass Certificate | Earned
-AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career
IxDF | Masterclass Certificate | Earned
-Going from UX to Service Design
IxDF | Course Completion | Top 10%
-UI Design Patterns for Successful Software
IxDF | Course Completion | Top 10%
-Information Visualization
IxDF | Course Completion | Top 10%
-Mobile UX Design: The Beginner’s Guide
Coursera: University of Michigan | Completion | 89.6%
-Introduction to HTML
Coursera: University of Michigan | Completion | 96.2%
-Introduction to CSS3
The Art Institute of Houston | Degree | GPA: 3.9/4.0
-Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Graphic Design
-Dean's List
-National Technical Honor Society
-Fall 2009 Quarterly Scholarship Winner and Student of the Quarter
Community
501st Legion Member
-Built and assembled screen-accurate Stormtrooper armor
-Stormtrooper armor worn while visiting hospitalized children and during various events
Field Experience
ChaiOne | 2018–Present | Senior UX Designer
Work performed includes:
• Ideating and conceptualizing user-centric applications, tools, and products for intuitive workflows and experiences
• Designing user-centric applications, tools, and products based on best practices and improved user experience
• Utilizing design thinking to develop, improve, and solve problems
• Leading client-facing presentations and prototypes
• Creating asset libraries and working closely within design systems
• Designing for multiple platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Presenting educational talks internally
Obsidian Technical Communications | 2010–2018 | Senior Graphic Designer
Work performed includes:
• Conceptualize and create marketing materials for the company and its ventures
• Conceptualize and create company collateral for internal and external use
• Utilize UI/UX practices in the development of training courses for clients & company ventures
• Conceptualize and create trade-show graphics for the company and its ventures
• Conceptualize, create and implement branding for the company, its clients, and its ventures
• Conceptualize, create and implement company venture logos
• Work closely with printers and perform press checks to ensure the highest quality print standards
• Re-evaluate and revise company logo to meet higher design standards
• Conceptualize, create and implement training course layouts and graphics
• Prepare and deliver training course projects for LMS inclusion
• Conceptualize and create company and client websites and portals
• Conceptualize and create graphics for the company's social media accounts
• Create blog content for the company website
• Organize and create repositories for graphics, photos, and assets
• Adhere to client brand standards and best practices to maintain brand
Steven Westmoreland | 2018 | Freelance
-Developed a personal logo for a software developer to improve his brand
and strengthen his client-base
The Beans | 2018 | Freelance
-Created and designed and inner-sleeve layout for the band's debut album
that would display the album's lyrics and meld well with the album's cover art
BLSHS | 2013–2015 | Freelance
-Designed and developed the band's 1st & 2nd E.P. album covers
-Designed and implemented the band's social media banners containing information
on upcoming shows, while also attracting new fans
The Art Institute of Houston—Design Studio | 2010
-Designed school collateral and marketing materials
NOAH | 2009 | Freelance
-Logo design for the non-profit organization: Network of Opportunities Abound Here
Tennis Express | 2009
-logo design, catalog design and image editing
The Motherhood Center | 2008 | Freelance
-Re-designed company logo and collateral
RadSky Toys | 2007–2008 | Freelance
-Lined and colored characters for potential toy line in Nevada
University of Saint Thomas | 2006 | Freelance
-Finalist, 1 0f 3, in first collegiate logo design
ORKO5 | 2005–2006
-Design Studio, Owner
-Apparel design and production
-Package and logo design
-created and managed website
Non-Field-related work experience
Las Terrazas Resort | 2009–2010
-Marketing Assistant
Texas Home Health | 2003–2007
-Payroll Supervisor
-Intake Liason
Awards/achievements
-ChaiOne—Employee of the Quarter (Q2 2022)
-ChaiOne—Employee of the Quarter (Q4 2019)
-Obsidian Technical Communications—Employee of the Quarter
-2014 Houston Press Music Awards winner: Best New Act, Best Electronic Artist
-A.K.A. A Bandana Art Show: Participant
-AIGA—school chapter—competition winner