Courtney Simmons
Summary
Performance-oriented interface designer with excellent understanding of technologies, accessibility requirements and performance capabilities. Dedicated to optimizing human-computer interactions for diverse applications. Expert in design development and optimization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
UX/UI Designer
Capstone
Elon, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Developing a mobile app, The C-Word, a new social media platform for women living with breast cancer from start to finish (research, design, test, implement) as lead designer
- Synthesizing user insights into feasible design decisions using Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Figma
- Creating, refining, and testing high fidelity prototypes for the onboarding, home, community, and profile pages to share project vision.
UX/UI Designer
Dove Youth Development
Puerto Plata, DR
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved the end-to-end experience of Dove Youth Development website by conducting usability testing, identifying UX issues, and proposing design recommendations, resulting in 30% more donations
- Created user personas and user journey maps based on the shareholder's target market to make design decisions
- Ensured website consistency through documentation of usability testing and UI elements
- Communicated and implemented technical strategies with cross-functional teams.
UX/UI Designer
HBOMax Redesign
Elon, NC
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Improved the end-to-end experience of HBOMax on mobile platforms by researching, creating a user persona and user journey map, and proposing design recommendations
- Created high fidelity solutions to address the UX/UI design issues using Figma.
NBCU Academic Fellow
NBCUniversal
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in intensive mentoring and professional development in journalism
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion at school and in the community by producing content that amplifies black voice on various social media platforms
- Networked with industry professionals and peers pursing similar paths.
Social Media Intern
Grace-Mar Services Inc.
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Created an entertainment podcast and distributed it across multiple streaming platforms
- Developed promotional video content using Adobe Creative Cloud Software
- Responsible for capturing, editing, and sharing video content on intern-related activities, projects, presentations, and events.
Education
Master of Arts in Interactive Media -
Elon University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism -
North Carolina A&T State University
05.2022
Skills
- Prototyping
- UX Research
- Wireframing
- User Flow
- Journey Mapping
- User Persona
- Usability Testing
- Information Architecture
- Agile Development
- Figma
- HTML
- CSS
- Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative Thinking
- Storytelling
- Content Strategy
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
UX/UI Designer
Capstone
11.2022 - Current
UX/UI Designer
Dove Youth Development
10.2022 - 01.2023
UX/UI Designer
HBOMax Redesign
09.2022 - 10.2022
NBCU Academic Fellow
NBCUniversal
09.2021 - 05.2022
Social Media Intern
Grace-Mar Services Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Arts in Interactive Media -
Elon University
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism -
North Carolina A&T State University
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