Kaylah Whaley
User Experience Designer
Knoxville,TN
Summary
I am a passionate and hard-working UX Designer and analyst seeking professional opportunities within the field of user experience. Professional Experience includes program direction, website development and design, UX and UI design, data analysis, and graphic design.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructor
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
Junior Web Designer/Developer
Fastech Technology Solutions
Louisville, Kentucky
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed wireframes, site maps and content inventories for new website designs.
- Assisted in building website interfaces with HTML and CSS.
- Conducted testing and review of website design for responsiveness, clarity and effectiveness.
- Applied knowledge of JavaScript and Object-Oriented Programming to create successful designs.
Assistant Program Director/Social Media Coordinator
Premier Athletics Knoxville North
Knoxville, TN
08.2010 - 08.2020
- Implemented practices and policies to keep staff members on task and prioritize duties.
- Prepared paperwork and assisted with clerical duties such as answering phones, data entry input and responding to emails.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Maintained multiple social media accounts and created engaging content gaining more followers and bringing in new customers
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 08.2018 - 05.2019
Recreational Therapy
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Agile development methodologies
UX Design
CSS
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-Solving
Iterative Development
User Interface (UI) design
Web application development
HTML
JavaScript
Wireframing
Prototyping
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of the International Storytelling Center Project.
- Former USA National Team Gymnast
Affiliations
- Interaction Design Foundation
- Women Who Code
- USA Gymnastics Professional Member
Timeline
Instructor
East Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
East Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Junior Web Designer/Developer
Fastech Technology Solutions
10.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Recreational Therapy
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
08.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Program Director/Social Media Coordinator
Premier Athletics Knoxville North
08.2010 - 08.2020