ALICJA STARZYCKA

Fremont, CA ***** 650-***-**** ad22xr@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/alicja-starzycka FRONT END DESIGNER

Web developer leveraging inventive, outside-the-box, thinking with a unique eye for design to deliver quality and accessible products for users. Lead projects and build relationships with cross-functional teams, working under tight deadlines and handling challenges with ease. Adapt to changing demands and fast-paced challenges, proactively troubleshooting and providing constructive feedback for team and project growth. Core competencies and technical skills include:

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) AngularJS CSS HTML Figma Bootstrap Git JavaScript Languages: Polish (fluent), English (conversational) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REG Technologies London, United Kingdom

RegTech for financial compliance solutions.

Web Designer 04/2022 – 03/2023

Led entire product lifecycle. Designed features using Adobe Creative Suite and delivered functional mock-ups with Figma. Developed product features utilizing AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Sass, and eCharts.js. Facilitated cooperation between UX design and front-end development.

● Implemented UI/UX best practices by creating reusable components, enhancing efficiency and consistency.

● Troubleshooted and debugged development issues, reducing downtime and improving product quality.

● Provided constructive feedback during team code reviews, emphasizing cleaner code with focus on HTML and CSS structure. Implemented improvements, including adding font variables in Sass.

● Collaborated with back-end developers using Git for feature development and Microsoft Azure for feedback through ticket creation.

● Developed significant customer requested feature using Firma Figma? and AngularJS. Executed initial design, resulting in intuitive and helpful solution with positive customer feedback. Sybilla Technologies Warsaw, Poland

Software development for astronomical devices.

Junior Front-End Developer 08/2018 – 03/2022

Developed mock-ups in Figma, adhering to company guidelines. Created reusable components and implemented user interactions with Aurelia.js, HTML, CSS (and SASS), Bootstrap, Leaflet.js, FullCalendar.js, and Dygraph.js. Ensured accessibility and WCAG compliance throughout design and development.

● Redesigned company website using Adobe XD, implementing with Liquid and Jekyll.

● Designed print-ready marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Inkscape, and Scribus.

● Developed observatory booking calendar as key feature for European Space Agency app project with Figma. Taisja Laudy Warsaw, Poland

Gallup-certified coaching company.

Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager 06/2017 – 04/2018 Led company design and aesthetics as solo designer. Designed print-ready marketing materials with Scribus, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Crafted website layouts using WordPress and end-user experience with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. Executed basic video editing with DaVinci Resolve.

● Increased social media reach and engagement 10%, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

— Executed successful live Facebook video project, attracting increased attendance from 80 to 250 participants.

● Facilitated successful rebranding initiative, merging two branches into cohesive company, improving employee morale and increasing client engagement.

● Maintained and updated website amid evolving requirements, successfully launching new features that attracted and retained growing company customer base. Alicja Starzycka Page 2-650-***-**** ad22xr@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

TEVE Warsaw, Poland

Shopping cart and small household appliance retailer. Graphic Designer 03/2017 – 06/2017

Oversaw entire retail platform, directing design and content creation. Executed high-quality graphics and infographics with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, enhancing visual content for successful marketing campaigns across various projects.

● Improved user experience and increased web traffic significantly. EDUCATION

University of Technologies and Humanities Radom, Poland Master of Arts (M.A.) in Graphic Design 06/2015

● Executed comprehensive thesis exploring "The Role of Colour in Marketing and Branding," comprising written and artistic components.

− Conducted in-depth research on color in marketing and branding, considering customer perception.

− Created frame-by-frame animation using Adobe PremierePro, AfterEffects, and Flash. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design 06/2013

● Created original illustrated book, overseeing project planning, layout design, graphic integration, cover creation, and font selection.

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