Elizabeth Larson

(C) 540-***-**** adyhkx@r.postjobfree.com www.lizlarson.me Alexandria, VA 22302

OBJECTIVE

• To work in User Experience Design so that I may create outstanding and user-friendly applications.

• To work with projects that will continually challenge and nurture growth. SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

User Experience Design Consultant, ReacHire, June 2022-Present Washington, DC - Contractor / Freelance

• Work in User Experience and Visual Design for ReacHire's Aurora platform

• Design for dynamic applications for web and mobile

• Work with development teams, virtually, utilizing collaboration tools such as Zoom and Slack

• Translate requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Figma

• Prototype design interfaces and workflows in Figma for development teams and product management

• Write User Experience Specification Documents (UES) for developers and product managers specifying interactions and visual styles

Senior User Experience Designer, Publicis Sapient, August 2021-February 2022 Washington, DC - Contractor

TECHNICAL SOFTWARE

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Sketch

• UXPin

• InVision

• Axure

• Miro

• Balsamiq

• Figma

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• User Experience / Interaction Design

• Information Architecture and User

Research

• Visual Design

• Responsive Design / Adaptive Design

• Cross-Platform Design

• Front-End Development (HTML, CSS)

• Microsoft Office

OTHER

• Graphic Illustration

• Typography

• Branding

• Print Design

• Work as the lead UX Designer for the FDA Vape Inspection Application

• Work with agile scrum development teams, virtually, utilizing collaboration tools such as Sharepoint and JIRA

• Translate requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Complete high-definition visual design in Photoshop

• Collect user feedback from the FDA for usability and UX analysis

• Complete information architecture, research, and design (competitive analysis, personas, task flow development, wireframes, heuristics, and more) utilizing Balsamiq and Microsoft Office tools

• Create and present live software demos to the FDA Senior User Experience Designer, Assyst, December 2020-August 2021 Washington, DC - Contractor

• Work as the lead designer for the EEOC Modernization Project

• Translate requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Write User Experience Specification Documents (UES) for developers and quality assurance specifying interactions and visual styles

• Work with agile scrum development teams, virtually, utilizing collaboration tools such as JIRA

• Prototype design interfaces and workflows in UXPin

• Collect feedback from the EEOC for usability and UX analysis

• Create and maintain the software style guide

• Design for content management systems and dynamic applications

• Create custom recorded demos for the EEOC

Senior User Experience Designer, Prominent Edge, LLC, March 2016-December 2020 Washington, DC - Contractor

• Work in user experience design for public safety and the federal government for multiple software platforms, both web and mobile

• Work with development teams, both locally and offshore, utilizing collaboration tools including Zeppelin and JIRA

• Translate requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Write User Experience Specification Documents (UES) for developers and quality assurance specifying interactions and visual styles

• Complete high-definition visual design in Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Prototype design interfaces and workflows in UXPin, Webflow, and InVision for usability testing and client feedback

• Collect user feedback for usability and UX analysis

• Complete information architecture, research, and design (competitive analysis, personas, task flow development, wireframes, heuristics, and more) utilizing Balsamiq and Microsoft Office softwares.

• Create and maintained the multiple software style guides

• Design for content management systems and dynamic applications

• Complete front-end development utilizing HTML5 and CSS3 for the company website and customers

• Design custom information architecture templates, marketing material, or any other internal design-related need

Senior User Experience Designer, TalentReef, March 2015-March 2016 Charleston, South Carolina - Full-time

• Work in Interaction Design for TalentReef's applicant tracking, training and education, and multi-location scheduling platforms for web and mobile

• Work remotely in an agile environment with scrum teams

• Translated requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Write User Experience Specification Documents (UES) for developers and quality assurance specifying interactions and visual styles

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Prototype design interfaces and workflows in Axure for usability testing and sales

• Collected user feedback for usability and UX analysis

• Complete information architecture, research, and design (competitive analysis, personas, task flow development, wireframes, heuristics, and more) utilizing Balsamiq and Microsoft Office softwares.

• Create and maintain the software style guide

• Design for content management systems and dynamic applications

• Design custom illustrations and icons for talentReef web and mobile applications Web Designer and Developer, Beyond Indigo Pets, December 2014-March 2015 Charleston, South Carolina - Contractor

• Design and develop responsive websites for Veterinary Hospitals

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Develop website templates utilizing HTML5, CSS3, and light Javascript.

• Attend client meetings for requirement collection

• Analyze and translate client requirements into fully functional, responsive website templates

• Collect user feedback for usability and UX analysis

• Test websites templates across all browsers and mobile devices for quality assurance Interaction Designer III, PeopleMatter, May 2010-November 2014 Charleston, South Carolina - Full-Time

• Work in Interaction Design for Peoplematter's Hire (applicant tracking), Learn (training and education), and Schedule (multi-location scheduling) platforms for web and mobile

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with scrum teams, both locally and offshore

• Translate requirements into user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and workflows

• Write User Experience Specification Documents (UES) for developers and quality assurance specifying interactions and visual styles

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Prototype interfaces and workflows in Axure for usability testing

• Collect user feedback for usability and UX analysis

• Complete information architecture, research, and design (competitive analysis, personas, task flow development, wireframes, heuristics, and more) utilizing Balsamiq and Microsoft Office softwares.

• Create and maintained the software style guide

• Design for content management systems and dynamic applications

• Complete front-end development for Peoplematter's Customer Support Site utilizing HTML and CSS

• Design custom illustrations and icons for Peoplematter's web and mobile applications Web Designer and Developer, Self Employed, November 2009-December 2010 Charleston, South Carolina - Sole Proprietor

• Design, develop, and maintain websites for individuals and design firms

• Develop branding and corporate identity

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Conduct usability tests for analysis and UX quality assurance

• Complete information architecture research and design

• Complete front-end development utilizing HTML, CSS, light Javascript, and PHP for content management systems and static websites

• Utilize the full Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and InDesign) Web Developer, Kapp Koncepts, September 2008-November 2009 Atlanta, GA - Contrator

• Complete front-end development and maintenance of client websites

• Complete high-definition visual designs in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Conduct information architecture research and design

• Complete front-end development utilizing HTML, CSS, and light Javascript for content management systems

• Utilize the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash) EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A.A Web Design and Interactive Media, The Art Institute of Atlanta, 2008

• B.A Studio Art, Loyola University, New Orleans 2006 AWARDS

• Most Outstanding in BA Studio Art, Loyola University New Orleans, 2006

• Academic Achievement Award, Art Institute of Atlanta, 2008

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