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Shannon Welch

Westminster,CO

Summary

Dedicated UX/UI designer with 2 years of experience creating user-centric designs while adhering to prescribed interface principles and related development goals. Consistently employs an understanding of user psychology throughout the design process.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior UX/UI Designer

Sketchfolio
11.2023 - Current
  • Used wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
  • Researched and proposed new solutions to make websites more user-friendly.
  • Collaborated with developers to create seamless transitions between design and development phases.
  • Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive interfaces and easy-to-use navigation elements.
  • Designed visually appealing and engaging websites for clients, resulting in increased web traffic and conversions.

Junior Strategist

Sketchfolio
10.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to brainstorming and strategy meetings with the design team and developers to determine ideal methods to meet project goals.
  • Analyzed existing interfaces to detect user pain points, recommending design changes and iterative updates to the design team.
  • Researched and analyzed industry trends to inform search marketing strategies.

Editorial Assistant

Taylor and Francis Group
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Communicated with authors through the editorial process (Looking over artwork, tables, covers, writing copy, permissions etc.)
  • Worked on over 150 professional and academic titles in engineering, mental health, psychology, and education.
  • Worked with two publishers (Routledge and CRC Press) and multiple production groups simultaneously.
  • Reviewed content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Barista

Sip Java Co.
10.2017 - 12.2020
  • Handled cash and promoted sales of coffee and food consumption.
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
  • Trained new employees on coffee preparation methods and food safety standards.

Assistant Manager

C&C Market Research
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Developed and implemented social media marketing strategies to advertise current research studies.
  • Recruited several respondents to participate in entertainment, consumer product, and medical studies.
  • Administered surveys to participants and organized focus groups with clients.
  • Strategized solutions to meet respondent quota and to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.


Education

Certificate of Completion - UX Academy

DesignLab
Remote
12.2022

Certificate of Completion - UX Academy Foundations

DesignLab
Remote
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
06.2016

Skills

  • Marketing Collaboration
  • Prototyping
  • Content Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Copywriting and Editing
  • User Research
  • Accessibility
  • Design Thinking
  • Wireframing and Visual Design
  • Responsive design
  • Creative Direction

Websites

Certification

  • Certified White Belt Lean Six Sigma

Additional Information

  • Microsoft Office and Google Docs
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Miro
  • Maze
  • Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Optimal Workshop
  • WordPress

Timeline

Junior UX/UI Designer

Sketchfolio
11.2023 - Current

Junior Strategist

Sketchfolio
10.2023 - Current

Editorial Assistant

Taylor and Francis Group
01.2020 - 05.2022

Barista

Sip Java Co.
10.2017 - 12.2020

Assistant Manager

C&C Market Research
09.2016 - 09.2017

Certificate of Completion - UX Academy

DesignLab

Certificate of Completion - UX Academy Foundations

DesignLab

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University

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