Versatile UX Designer with a multi-faceted creative background in graphic design, lighting design, filmmaking & photography. Enthusiastic about human-centered design & storytelling, creating engaging digital experiences through interaction design, UI, and iterative design informed by user research.Originally drawn to graphic design & film for their ability to evoke emotional resonance; worked for many years as a lighting designer, leveraging creativity to connect audiences with meaningful experiences. However, my journey led me back to my roots in UX/UI design, unearthing a renewed excitement for merging creativity with functionality to craft intuitive, visually compelling solutions for web & mobile applications.Driven by a belief in the power of design to inspire and make the world more accessible, I am eager to leverage my creative background and collaborative spirit to design compelling narratives that resonate with users, as a well-rounded UX/UI designer.Highlights:• Led UI design at Traxidy; created assets, managed design processes & trained colleagues on key Figma techniques; finished 3 days ahead of schedule.• Credited with reducing user drop-off rates by 25% through optimizing UX, revamping the onboarding and sign-in processes at Traxidy,• Directed multiple projects as Art Director, leading cross-functional teams and integrating storytelling elements to achieve cohesive visual outcomes; at Kathy's Baby Boy Shoe Drop, boosted social media views by 734% within a quarter through strategic brand photography and marketing; led Montry Blackbeard's rebranding, instrumental in driving an 18% increase in overall client engagement.• Designed and developed Local, a concept event-based dating app focused on connectivity and user engagement; created Gallerypal, a conceptual project, leveraging cutting-edge visual design principles.• Sold out 100% of inventory for the 'Family Reconnect Event' through freelance graphic design work that resonated deeply with the target audience.Key Skills: UX/UI Design | User-Centered Design | Design Thinking | Interaction Design | Product Design | Wireframes | Prototyping | Usability Testing | User Research | Data Collection & Synthesis | Graphic Design | Crew Management | Photography | Lighting Design | Visual Design | User Research | Design Systems | User Journey Mapping | Stakeholder Management | Project Management | User Onboarding | Web & Application Design | User FlowsTechnical Skills & Tools: Figma | Sketch | InVision | Illustrator | Photoshop AfterEffects | PremierePro | WordPress | CSS | HTML