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Sara Veugeler

Sara Veugeler

UX Designer
Melbourne,FL

Summary

As a dedicated UX designer, I embody the principles of user-centered design (UCD) with a foundation built on empathy and a profound understanding of user needs. My approach combines strong analytical abilities with an in-depth awareness of technical constraints, aligning seamlessly with business strategies and goals. I transform gathered insights into strategic deliverables such as sitemaps, customer journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

UX Content Lead

Engraving Machines Plus Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded comprehensive content strategies that align with the brand voice, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative across digital platforms. This involved collaborating cross-functionally with design, product, and development teams.
  • Lead UX content initiatives to enhance user journeys and interactions. Crafted user personas and conducted regular content audits.
  • Executed comprehensive usability testing sessions to evaluate product interfaces, identifying areas for improvement and validating design decisions. Incorporated user feedback into iterative design processes.
  • Orchestrated successful social media campaigns across platforms, resulting in an approximate 50% increase in follower engagement. Managed content calendars, monitored social trends, and leveraged analytics to refine strategies.
  • Established and nurtured a vibrant online community by fostering meaningful interactions. Implemented engagement initiatives, responded to user feedback, and increased community size by approximately 25%.
  • Utilized data analytics tools to track and measure the performance of content and social media efforts. Generated regular reports, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Freelance UX Designer

Designlab
07.2021 - 01.2022

• Graduated from a full-time boot camp and developed a portfolio of my UX/UI work.
• Conducted user research and other methodologies to understand the core user problems.
• Created task flows and user flows to develop the information architecture for wireframing.
• Cultivated new brand identity UI kits, and improved on some existing UI kits.
• Developed high fidelity wireframes using the brand's UI kits and created prototypes using Figma.

Customer Care Advisor

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined communication for improved efficiency, leading to higher customer retention rates.
  • Aided in the launch of a new social media strategy using Sprinklr.
  • Assisted with the implementation of Salesforce training to increase productivity and accuracy for reporting team.
  • Excelled in a high-touch service company, demonstrating a talent for communicating effectively with consumers by telephone, email, and social media.

Education

Certification - User Experience Design

Designlab, Remote
01.2022

• Completed an intensive User Experience Design bootcamp, gaining a comprehensive understanding of UX principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world projects, developing skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user testing, ensuring a practical grasp of the UX design process.
• Engaged in a dynamic learning environment with mentorship support, fostering collaboration with peers to solve design challenges and receive constructive feedback.
• Acquired proficiency in industry-standard UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and InVision, enhancing the ability to create user-centered designs efficiently.

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Digital Media

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
12.2018

• Gained in-depth knowledge of storytelling techniques, media production, and the digital landscape.
• Developed strong analytical and critical thinking skills through coursework emphasizing research, media analysis, and the ethical considerations within the journalism field.
• Cultivated collaboration skills by working on diverse projects, fostering teamwork, and understanding the intersection of journalism and digital media in the contemporary communication landscape.
• Acquired hands-on experience in various multimedia formats, honing skills in video production, audio editing, and digital content creation.

Skills

  • Media Production
  • Community Engagement
  • Digital Advertising
  • Email Marketing
  • UX Research
  • Social Media Management
  • Figma
  • Adobe Products
  • Prototyping
  • Copy Writing

Timeline

UX Content Lead - Engraving Machines Plus Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Freelance UX Designer - Designlab
07.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Care Advisor - The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2021
Designlab - Certification, User Experience Design
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Digital Media
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