Sara Cornell
Graphic/Web Designer
************@*****.*** Los Angeles, CA Nayerianwebsite.com
Experience
UX/UI & Web Designer Dec 2019 – Mar 2024
CWSDI, Freelance
Web Developer / UX Designer Sep 2020 – Nov 2022
Michael D. Eisner College of Education, Northridge. CA Collaborated with clients to gather and analyze business requirements, resulting in user-friendly interfaces tailored to specific needs. Created wireframes, sitemap, comprehensive designs, and low and high-fidelity prototypes to design a successful UX/UI for the website. Conducted usability tests and created detailed reports to guide system improvements. Used WordPress, a web content management system, to create the website. Fully automated the media page to update with new videos from the client’s YouTube channel. Enhanced the College website's accessibility and user experience, benefiting over 35,000 students. Observed and improved the accessibility of the College of Education's digital documents to ensure that all students, regardless of disabilities, had equal access to information. Updated the College of Education website with new events, news, documents, and graphics. Conducted user research to identify needs and improve system interfaces. Designed visually appealing promotional materials such as flyers, banners, and posters for print and digital media, increasing event attendance.
Created logo and branding system for the new " Virtual Instruction Assistance " program. Utilized HTML, CSS, PHP, and Drupal to maintain and optimize the College's web content management system. Form Developer, Summer Internship Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles, CA
Leveraged software platforms, including Adobe Workbench and Adobe Designer, to design and implement cutting-edge form solutions that met the city's specific needs and requirements. Utilized XML Schema to bind and manage key-value pairs efficiently, ensuring seamless integration and data accuracy for all forms, optimizing the overall user experience. Actively developed user-friendly and intuitive forms, resulting in a significant enhancement of the user experience.
IT Assistant Feb 2015 - Oct 2019
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Provided user support to students, instructors, and staff with Windows, macOS, various applications, and programming languages expertise.
Led computer support for well-equipped labs, demonstrating proficiency in hardware installation and software configuration.
Worked with the computer team to develop excellent troubleshooting processes and innovative upgrading procedures.
By assisting students with navigating the online portal and registering for classes, I enhanced their academic experience.
Demonstrated great customer service when aiding clients, consistently maintaining high satisfaction. Trained new team members and provided ongoing support to staff, increasing team efficiency and fostering a collaborative support environment.
Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2024-2026
Master of Science in User Experience
California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA 2020 - 2023 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Graduated with Honors) Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA 2016 - 2019 Associate in Science Degree in Graphic Design(Graduated with Honors)Certificates Certificates
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA 2016 - 2019 User Experience Design
Website Creator
Web Design
Google 2023
UX Design
Introduction to generative AI
Skills
User-centered Design
Usability Testing
Video Editing
Typography
UX/UI Design
Prototyping
Wireframing
Site Mapping
Figma
Sketch
Balsamiq
Lucid
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
CapCut
InShot
After Effects
Canva
English
Persian/Farsi
HTML & CSS
JavaScript & jQuery
Bootstrap
WordPress
Drupal
Google Analytics
Microsoft Office
Generative AI
Product Design
Navigation Design
Storyboarding
User Interviews
Graphic Design
Brand Design
Illustration
Customer Service
Web Design
Responsive Design
Mobile App Design
User Research
Software Skills
Software Skills
Traits
Highly Organized
Proficient Multi-tasker
Adept Problem Solver
Innovative & Creative
Resources
Interests
Painting
Drawing
Gaming
Traveling
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