Design Graphic

Tate Shepard

***********@*****.*** New York, NY 508-***-****

Portfolio: tateshepard.com linkedin.com/in/tateshepard PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative Product Designer with excellent analytical, research, communication, and collaboration skills. Extensive ability in creating prototypes and converting wireframes to high-fidelity screen designs. A great understanding of all user experience processes for mobile and web platforms. SKILLS

● Visual Design

● Prototype Design

● Style Guide Creation

● Site Mapping

● User Testing

● Graphic Design

● Photoshop/ Illustrator

● Figma/ Sketch/ Adobe XD

● Wireframe Design

● Exp. w/ HTML, CSS, Ruby

● Typography

● User Interface Design

EXPERIENCE

Hackathon Team Lead UX Result, Remote Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

● Led team of three other designers to create mobile product earning us 16th place out of 143 teams.

● Created product Style Guide to insure design cohesion. Design Intern Save A Suit, Remote Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

● Spent considerable time collaborating with the tech team at non-profit to redesign their current website’s aesthetic.

● Used knowledge of information architecture to improve site layout.

● Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management.

● Consulted with senior roles to identify design requirements for each project. Visual Designer Urban Leaf, NYC Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

● Reconfigured user flow of eCommerce website.

● Created style guide to adhere to accessibility standards.

● Made website responsive to be viewed on any device.

● Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and managing project milestones based on data.

● Used Sketch and Invision to develop product mockups and prototype designs.

● Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with clients through engaging presentations.

Head Bartender Stella 34, NYC Apr 2015 - May 2019

● Designed marketing materials, menus, and media posts for Michelin recommended trattoria in Herald Square.

● Trained and managed four other bartenders.

● Developed new relationships with essential alcohol distributors and increased bar popularity through customer relations management.

● Boosted bar operational efficiency and profitability by mentoring team members on procedures and productivity strategies.

EDUCATION

Flatiron School, New York, NY Certificate in UI/UX Design Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 Flatiron is a full-time, year-long design program consisting of remote and in-person learning.

● Completed four major projects involving all aspects of mobile and desktop product development.

● Collaborated in teams alongside well-seasoned instructors of user experience and visual design. Coastal Carolina University, SC Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Marketing Aug 2010 - Dec 2015 CCU is a four-year accredited university comprised of 35,000 students.

● Vice President of SigmaPhiEpsilon Fraternity.

● Administering Officer of Student Council.

● Hosted my own radio show for the campus network.

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