Don James Pham
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Versatile professional with a unique fusion of skills and experiences. Adeptly blending a solid foundation in US Navy radar technology with 7 years of expertise in graphic/UI/UX design. In addition, well-versed in Medical Terminology, enabling effective communication and collaboration within non-clinical healthcare administration settings. A tech-savvy problem solver, poised to seamlessly integrate diverse knowledge for innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance UI/UX Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
- Interpersonal skills that assist with product ideation, research phases, prototyping, and testing of products
- Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking.
- Presented UX designs and solutions to senior staff, evangelizing for user-centric design decisions.
- Utilizing core graphic design principles to produce wireframes, prototypes, and usable interfaces
- Strong mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.)
- Ability to work in cloud-hosted design software (i.e Figma, Abstract, UXPin, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
- Experience with front-end development using HTML, CSS, React.js, and JavaScript
Volunteer
Cheer LA
01.2014 - Current
- Record performances, cut and edit footage, and upload video content ready for social media
- Taking photos (knowledgeable with DSLRs), post-processing photos and collaborating with website coordination
- Oversaw the creation of the 2016-2017 Cheer LA calendar utilizing the full Adobe Creative Suite
- Assist cheerleaders with non-profit operations, involving generating charitable donations
- Assisted in raising money from donors through various methods on social media
- Driving cheerleaders in team vehicles down parade paths to various locations.
Graphic Designer/Manager
Printing Fly
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Creative head and lead graphic designer at Printing Fly
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Pre-press, post-press, and customer service
- Private Mailbox Management, receiving mail in a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency environment.
Graphic Designer
Branding Los Angeles
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Worked with various companies at the agency to produce digital design work.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1B) Technician
United States Navy, USN
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Conducted passive and active radar searches for suspected targets.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real-time propagation changes.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
Fire Controlman
United States Navy, USN
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Executed high-risk electrical shock maintenance utilizing protective equipment to ensure electrical safety.
- Operated & managed routine planned maintenance of the AN Spy-1B Radar System onboard the USS Cowpens, CG-63 key combat equipment.
- Calibrated, troubleshot and repaired the AN Spy-1B Radar System onboard CG-63
- Manned watches over the Radar System Controller Console (RSC) onboard CG-63
- Performed crew training on the AN Spy-1B Radar System onboard CG-63
- Utilized Windows XP and the Microsoft Office 2000 Software Suite in ongoing operations
- Granted and trusted with the Department of Defense security clearance level of SECRET
- Promoted unit efficiency by conducting training seminars to educate subordinate personnel on effective equipment maintenance and troubleshooting methods.
Education
Graphic Design Certificate -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2017
Aegis Spy 1-B RSC Operator Enhanced Training -
Center For Surface Combat Systems, And Readiness Center (ATRC)
Yokosuka, Dahlgren, VA2013
Fire Controlman Apprentice Technical Training Phase 1 & 2 (“A” School - undefined
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, IL08.2011
USN Boot Camp
Great Lakes, IL05.2010
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Knowledgeable with Medical Terminology
- Knowledgeable with computer hardware including device and peripherals, maintenance, tech support
- Style Guidelines
- Digital Interfacing
- Cloud management, and network configuration including security systems
- Types accurately at 60 WPM speed
- Fluent in MS Office suite and G workspace suite (Google docs, sheets, forms, calendar, etc)
- Fluent in Microsoft operating systems: 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10
- Fluent in Mac operating systems
- Fluent in Android and IOS operating systems
- Knowledgeable with all camera formats, digital capture, black-and-white, and print media
- Accounting with Quickbooks proficient
- USER INTERFACE DESIGN SKILLS:
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat
- Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, and After Effects)
- Collaborative interface design tools (ie Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, etc)
- Strong foundation in graphic design principles to create visually compelling and user-friendly interfaces
- That effectively communicate brand identity, enhance user experience, and increase user engagement
- USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN SKILLS:
- Foundational research:
- Interview skills
- Survey skills
- Focus group experience
- Competitive audits
- Field studies
- Diary studies
- Design research:
- Usability studies
- A/B testing
- Card sorting (categorization)
- Post-launch research
Timeline
Freelance UI/UX Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
Graphic Designer/Manager
Printing Fly
01.2017 - 01.2022
Graphic Designer
Branding Los Angeles
01.2017 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Cheer LA
01.2014 - Current
AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1B) Technician
United States Navy, USN
01.2014 - 01.2015
Fire Controlman
United States Navy, USN
01.2012 - 01.2014
Graphic Design Certificate -
Glendale Community College
Aegis Spy 1-B RSC Operator Enhanced Training -
Center For Surface Combat Systems, And Readiness Center (ATRC)
Fire Controlman Apprentice Technical Training Phase 1 & 2 (“A” School - undefined
Naval Training Center
USN Boot Camp
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School