My degree left me with a love for exploring viewer perception and how their experience is shaped. I have expanded this knowledge through a diploma in UX design which has given me the skills to put this into action.
I am always looking for opportunities to develop my understanding and continually learn.
About Me
Education and Qualifications
The UX Design Institute (accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University) 2020 - 2021
Professional Diploma in UX Design: Pass (95%)
Throughout my diploma I gained experience with the whole design process and the expected deliverables at each stage.
Loughborough University 2015 - 2018
BA Hons in Fine Art : 1st
Northampton College 2013- 2015
Level 3 B-Tech Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction*
Guilsborough Academy 2007- 2013
10 GCSE's: A*-B (including English and Maths)
Skills
Research and problem solving have always excited me, and I have worked with primary and secondary research, and various UX research methods.
Software I am familiar with:
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Figma
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Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and After Effects,
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Google Analytics
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Miro
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Microsoft suite
My skills:
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A firm grasp of UX Principles
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Internal and external communication (verbal and written)
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Multiple UX research techniques
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Creating wireframes and low/high fidelity prototyping
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Working remotely/independent time management
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Team work and discussion facilitation
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Efficient ideation and creative thinking
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Strong visual/aesthetic design instincts
The Ideal Marketing Company
Voluntary UX Design Consultant Feb 2022- Present
After completion of my UX Design Diploma I began consultancy work with the Ideal Marketing Company, providing reviews of client's website using Google Analytics and heuristic/competitor analysis. I have produced a number of reports for clients outlining pain points in their existing websites, and recommendations for improvement
Wesses Bakery
Senior Staff member Sept 2019- Present
I work part time in a bakery, ensuring excellent customer service and overseeing food preparation and general business operations. I act as a team leader responsible for multiple staff members.
Work Experience
Voluntary Experience
Student Adviser
Loughborough University Student Union Sept 2015-2018
In this role I provided advice and assistance on university regulations and procedures to students, ensuring effective communication and organising documentation.
Peer Assisted Learning Facilitator (PAL Facilitator)
Loughborough University Student Union Sept 2016-2018
In this position I ran study sessions for students, facilitating discussions and ensuring that resources were tailored to each individuals' learning needs. This gave me the opportunity to improve my presentation and communication skills.
PAL Student Co-ordinator
Loughborough University Student Union Sept 2016-2018
I was responsible for managing other PAL Facilitators in my team, working to support them, and discuss ways that we could better engage with students as a team.
Member of the Peer Support Committee
Loughborough University Student Union Sept 2016-2018
Each semester I met with the Peer Support committee to discuss the progression of all Peer Support programs (Mentoring, Peer led study etc.) across the University Student Union, and develop ideas for their improvement
Awards & Achievements
Loughborough University Student Union Adviser of the year (2017) Recognising my outstanding work as a student advocate.
Loughborough University Student Representation Award (2018) For going beyond expectations across multiple volunteering positions.
The Dame Shirley Pearce Team of the Year award (2017-2018) was awarded to the PAL team in recognition of our work.