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Ja'nail Fleming

Ja'nail Fleming

UI/UX Designer
Washington DC

Summary

A graphic designer that is pivoting into the UI/UX space. Currently completing an intensive bootcamp with the University of Maryland Global campus, where I'm strengthening my skills in Figma, user research, information architecture, personas, and prototypes. Addressing the challenge of improving communication and highlighting user needs in the UI/UX design process is a goal of mine. My experience in customer service has honed my communication skills, enabling me to understand and translate user feedback into actionable design improvements. This enables me to explore innovative methods in creating user-friendly and engaging digital interfaces. Aiming to bridge the gap between users and design teams, ensuring that user feedback is not just collected but also effectively integrated into the design process.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

UI/UX Fellow

University of Maryland Global
04.2023 - Current
  • Mastering skills in UI/UX design, UX research, usability testing, prototyping, and wireframing.
  • Perform accessibility audit with WebAIM’s contrast checker tool.
  • Conduct remote/in-person user research with screener surveys, user interviews, and guerilla
    testing.
  • Discover foundational UI principles and patterns in Material and iOS design systems.
  • Use Figma and Webflow to build a portfolio.
  • Synthesize primary research by affinity mapping and created empathy maps and user flows
    with Miro.
  • Design high-fidelity prototype on Figma and performed accessibility audit on light weight
    design system.
  • Conduct usability tests with participants and made appropriate iterations.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.

Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
  • Design and develop engaging graphic elements for client websites, social media platforms, and product packaging, including custom logos and illustrations for increased brand identity and brand awareness.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop engaging graphic design solutions based on market trends, brand identity, and target demographics.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.

Patient Care Advisor

Chesapeake Apothecary
White Plains, MD
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Ensure that patients’ and visitors’ enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and confidentially â- Answer incoming calls in a friendly, polite and professional manner
  • Consider the request, taking appropriate action or redirecting to other personnel as appropriate
  • Take telephone messages, appointments details and home visit requests accurately and efficiently and enter details on to computer system as appropriate â- Signpost patients to the most appropriate service, seeking advice if this is not clear
  • Alert doctors to urgent concerns or outstanding telephone calls or visits, as appropriate â- Relay test results to patients brand identity, and target demographics
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and compassionate care.

Administrative Assistant

Indian Head Animal Hospital
Fort Washington, MD
05.2020 - 06.2021

● Support veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, groomers and kennel staff in daily patient and client care.
● Answer phones promptly and professionally using a multi-line phone system; answering client inquiries about basic animal care and routine procedures, questions about veterinary services and products, and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention, and diseases.
● Screen and route calls to appropriate staff; take and deliver messages promptly to appropriate staff, pulling medical records of patients so staff can properly document information.
● Schedule appointments and surgeries according hospital scheduling guidelines and make surgery and appointment confirmation calls.
● Note in medical records the details discussed during client conservations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any required information.
● Echo doctors’ recommendations when checking out clients.
● Collect payment when services are rendered, including making change for cash payments,
processing credit cards and getting proper ID for checks.
● Verify the eligibility of clients with charge accounts
● Check medical and computer records for accurate client addresses, phone numbers, e-mail.
addresses and scan appropriate new documents to patient’s medical records.
● Fill prescriptions refill forms and provide routine administrations instructions to client. ●Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.

Education

UX/UI Certification Bootcamp Program - undefined

University of Maryland Global
September 2023

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • (Photoshop, Illustrator
  • InDesign, XD)
  • Illustration
  • Vector Graphics Creation
  • Branding & Identity Design
  • User Experience (UX)
  • User Interface (UI)
  • Interaction Design
  • Figma
  • Prototyping
  • User Personas
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing
  • User Research
  • Microsoft Office
  • Visual Design
  • Information Architecture
  • Affinity Mapping
  • Empathy Mapping
  • WebAIM
  • Web application
  • Management
  • Crazy 8 Sketching
  • Guerilla Testing
  • User Flows

Timeline

UI/UX Fellow

University of Maryland Global
04.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

Patient Care Advisor

Chesapeake Apothecary
06.2021 - 05.2022

Administrative Assistant

Indian Head Animal Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021

UX/UI Certification Bootcamp Program - undefined

University of Maryland Global
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