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Dara Kramer

Dara Kramer

Ardsley,NY

Summary

Creative UX Designer and Researcher with strong skills in empathy, storytelling, and communication. Interested in problem-solving through user communication and accessibility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

UX Designer

Wevolv
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed a project-based learning experience via Harness Projects, learning UX design and working on a live UX Design brief for Wevolv. In this role, I successfully completed a UX project to design a prototype for the Wevolv mobile app.
  • Presented UX designs and solutions to stakeholders.
  • Completed interactive prototype and designer hand-off.


UX Designer and Researcher

Ecodrive
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Completed a project-based learning experience via Harness Projects, learning UX design and working on a live UX Design brief for Ecodrive.
  • Successfully completed a UX research project to deliver insights on Ecodrive's target audience.
  • Collaborated with Blake Ruschman, Co-Founder of Ecodrive along with my mentor and presented my findings and recommendations at the end of the 7 week program.
  • Carried out both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

UX Designer

CyDeploy
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Completed a project-based learning experience via Harness Projects, learning UX design and working on a live UX Design brief for Cydeploy.
  • Successfully completed a UX enhancement for Cydeploy's website.
  • Collaborated with Tina Williams-Koroma, Founder of Cydeploy, along with my mentor, and presented my final solution at the end of the 9-week program.

Audiobook Narrator and Producer / Voiceover Artist

Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current
  • Narrates previously printed and upcoming titles in both fiction and non-fiction.
  • Records and edits audio using Audacity.
  • Works with author and/or rights holder of project to interpret work orally.
  • Works with ad agencies and creative teams both remotely and via live direction, managing multiple clients.
  • Reviews and preps manuscripts for narration,

Home Organizer

Freelance- Swoon Spaces And Become Organized
05.2022 - Current
  • Organizing and planning out spaces for optimal use
  • Working with clients to declutter their belongings
  • Implementing new products into clients' space for efficiency and visual appeal
  • Providing emotional support to clients.

Playdate Specialist

Project Playdate
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Designed, ran, and facilitated social outings for children around NYC
  • Taught and developed health, dance, yoga, and art classes for preschoolers
  • In charge of safety of groups of children in public spaces
  • Lesson planning and development of creative activities

around educational and seasonal themes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Binghamton University

Certificate - Classical Acting Certificate

London Academy of Music And Dramatic Arts

Certificate - User Experience

Harness Projects

Skills

  • Wireframing and Prototype Design
  • User Experience Testing
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Public Speaking
  • Empathy
  • Research Skills
  • Audacity

Timeline

UX Designer

Wevolv
07.2023 - 09.2023

UX Designer and Researcher

Ecodrive
05.2023 - 07.2023

UX Designer

CyDeploy
03.2023 - 05.2023

Home Organizer

Freelance- Swoon Spaces And Become Organized
05.2022 - Current

Playdate Specialist

Project Playdate
03.2018 - 03.2020

Audiobook Narrator and Producer / Voiceover Artist

Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

Binghamton University

Certificate - Classical Acting Certificate

London Academy of Music And Dramatic Arts

Certificate - User Experience

Harness Projects
Dara Kramer