Experience
Lead UI/UX Designer
Direct Software Solutions | April 2022–Current
I work with a skilled team to create enjoyable online user experiences. Using Figma and Adobe XD, I constantly refine my design and prototyping skills as I collaborate alongside the development team.
Freelance Designer
KevBarrell | September 2013–Current
I have worked on a wide variety of projects for multiple clients including local businesses, photographers, and non-profit organizations. Having done this over the course of my entire design career, I have learned to become extremely adaptable in order to tailor my designs to users and clients.
Visual Designer
Fitness 19 | April 2021–April 2022
I was responsible for making monthly email, social media, and video ads. Daily using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premier Pro, I perfected my proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Production Artist
Journal Books | May 2018–March 2020 | Furloughed due to COVID-19
I regularly worked alongside large enterprises to create custom journals and calendars for their customers and events. I later transitioned into a screen printing role so that I could get more experience and knowledge about the production side of the job.
UX Designer
Wells Fargo | October 2017–December 2017
I worked with a team on a 3-month contract to design an internal website used by visual designers, interaction designers, content strategists, and developers. I also worked to enhance communication between teams and to improve my team’s workflow even after my contract was complete.
Skills
Program Proficiency
Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, CMS (Wordpress, Confluence)
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Design Ability
Sketching, wire-framing, journey mapping, rapid prototyping, branding
Education
Central Piedmont Community College | Graduated July 2014
A.A.S. Advertising & Graphic Design