**********@*****.***
Dallas, TX
C O N T A C T A B O U T M E
S K I L L S
E D U C A T I O N
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
User Experience
Branding
User Research
Concept Development
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Howard University
2015-2019
Magna Cum Laude
Certification
General Assembly
2020-2020
Designer
Charter Communicatioms
Under direct supervision/guidance, prepares and maintains detailed engineering and design drawing files and schematics using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or other spatial or GIS software platforms
Works closely with cross-departmental boundary partners; Tech Ops, Construction and Engineering in the facilitation of design/engineering services providing necessary information, including strand maps, design maps, BOMs, charts, graphs, and sketches of vertical details, and provide SOWs in a timely basis Helps develop and maintain Charter Communications; broadband HFC design and digitizing standards
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience Design basic HFC broadband plant extensions utilizing various design software programs Utilize various CAD/GIS software programs (Bentley, Spatial, AutoCAD, and Smallworld) to digitize base, strand, coax, fiber designs, fiber splicing documentation and BOMs in accordance with the Charter Communications
May 2023- Present
I am a Howard University graduate with a degree in Graphic Design and a General Assembly graduate with a certification in UX/UI design. I am seeking a Graphic Design or UX/UI position with a company that will allow me to utilize and grow my existing skills. My experience includes website design, branding, logo design, magazine layout, typography, photo restoration, prototyping, wire-framing, user research, personas, user flows, and more. I feel that my experience makes me an asset for any organization.
P R O G R A M S
ADOBE
FIGMA
SKETCH
T I A T H O M A S
U X / U I D E S I G N E R
G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R
Graphic Designer
United Postal Service
Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, social media graphics, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities and/or corporate brand
Sept 2022- May 2023
UX/UI Designer
General Assembly
Create the user interface for an app, website, and other interactive media. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to gather requirements from users before designing ideas that can be communicated using storyboards.
Create user flows, sitemaps, personas, and prototypes 2020-2022
UX/UI Designer - Graphic Designer
Three Notes Skincare
Collect and evaluate user requirements with the help of product managers and engineers.
Use storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps to illustrate design concepts. Menus, tabs, and widgets are examples of graphic user interface elements. Make page navigation buttons and search fields.
Create UI mockups and prototypes that clearly show how sites work and look. Make unique graphic designs.
Rough draughts prepared and presented to internal teams and key stakeholders. Identify and resolve UX issues.
Make layout changes based on user feedback. Follow font, color, and image style guidelines.
2015-2020