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Hello! My name is Emily and I am an aspiring UX/UI designer. I am fascinated by the ways in which we tell stories through design. My varied experiences in web design and development have molded me into a well-rounded, problem-solving  individual, up for any design challenge and a willingness to learn any new skill. I bring a strong focus on connecting with clients and executing their creative visions with precision and care.

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Experience

Digital Designer

Fireman Creative, Design and Technology Agency

May 2024 - present
  • Crafted comprehensive brand style guides to cultivate a distinct brand identity and narrative
  • Developed and designed wireframes in Figma, presenting them to clients for iterative feedback and approval
  • Chaired client meetings to facilitate strategic discussions regarding website launch plans
  • Managed concurrent high-priority projects, consistently meeting all deadlines while upholding exceptional work quality
  • Organized site build plans for development within the applications Wordpress and Elementor, and directed fellow team members during build sprints
  • Spearheaded the creation, development, and successful launch of four websites utilizing the Webflow platform

Administrative Intern/Assistant Teacher

Stem Coding Lab, Nonprofit Providing Computer Science Education to under-resourced schools

May 2023 - August 2023
  • Designed and developed engaging educational guides for the program Scratch, that were implemented in the classroom setting
  • Interacted with K-12 students one-on-one to facilitate classroom activities and answer questions regarding computer science principles and coding
  • Compiled research and statistics regarding lack of K-12 computer science education, specifically among children from underfunded schools, for funding pitches

Podcast Production Team Member

Welcomed By Design, Podcast about Inclusive Design

January 2023 - January 2024
  • Maintained resource library: archive for episode transcripts, photos, and important terms
  • Conducted extensive research to create and fact-check resource documents
  • Collaborated with production team to sustain an efficient workflow and episode schedule
  • Analyzed valuable knowledge on accessible and inclusive design practices
  • Contributed to sound design and episode editing

Skills

Figma logo

Figma

Wordpress logo

Wordpress

Elementor logo

Elementor

Balsamiq logo

Balsamiq

Webflow logo

Webflow

Adobe Illustrator logo

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign logo

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop logo

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Audition logo

Adobe Audition

Education

University of Pittsburgh

BS, Digital Narrative and Interactive Design
Concentration: Online Media
Certificate of Digital Media

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