Ricardo McFarlane
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Innovative UI/UX Designer skilled in creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces. Applies design principles to produce high-quality graphics, interactive prototypes, and client-tailored mockups. Balances functional requirements with aesthetics for enhanced user experience. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex design challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Empire City Tax, Inc.
Kissimmee, FL
04.2018 - 04.2024
- Evaluated ongoing tasks to ensure timely completion
- Ensured timely resolution of issues for optimal customer experience.
- Held weekly briefings to review tasks and deadlines.
- Carried out systematic monthly reviews of inventory levels for optimal supply
Graphic Design Intern
LionOx Master Company
Camillus, NY
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Streamlined access to various digital resources, including images and templates.
- Produced visually engaging promotional content leveraging Adobe Creative Suite
- Worked closely with internal teams on project briefs to meet deadlines within budget limits.
- Collaborated on concept development, ensuring brand compliance.
- Ensured cohesive brand representation across various media channels
- Modified designs based on stakeholder feedback
Retail Sales Associate
Converse
Kissimmee, FL
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped clients identify the ideal products to meet their needs.
- Supplied product details to customers
- Exhibited detailed familiarity with retail items and solutions.
- Handled cashier responsibilities including sales transactions
- Offered assistance to all entering customers.
- Arranged products following company guidelines
- Kept workplace tidy through regular sweeping and dusting.
- Executed transactions swiftly ensuring top-notch customer service
Education
UI/UX Certification - Graphic Design
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL09-2024
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2020
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign)
- Figma
- Miro
- Trello
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Responsive Design
- Usability Testing
- Personas
- Journey Mapping
- Accessibility
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge
- Basic Javascript knowledge
Certification
- Ui/UX Design UCF Bootcamp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
LionOx Master Company
06.2021 - 12.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Converse
05.2019 - 03.2020
Supervisor
Empire City Tax, Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2024
UI/UX Certification - Graphic Design
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Valencia College
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