Erica Hawkins Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

United States

• Managed QA test plan process for identifying product problems. Analyzed bugs and errors found during tests and recommended course of action.• Ensured product accuracy against UI / UX designs and plans. Recommended improvements in products to enhance user experience• Maintained documented results of tests for the development team• Developed and maintained QA automation processes and tools.• Presented frequently seen issues, bugs and findings to development team to promote growth and improvements. Motivated the development process for improved efficiency and performance• Collaborated with developers to enhance and improve deliverables• Performed competitive analysis to ensure continuing improvements in Yalo development standards• Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements to improve the QA process• Developed self in the knowledge of Yalo Way methodology, technical skills, and culture

As a consultant to educational platform(s), such as Udacity, I utilize my specialized knowledge in the field(s) of front-end development and my strong communication skills to provide project reviews and other student support services.

Bethesda, Md

• Responsible for review, edit and production of program publications in print and digital format as well as other document types for a variety of global and regional departments for a leading global not-for-profit educational organization that offers curriculum and assessment worldwide to children aged 3-19. • Updates and codes teacher support materials and guides in Oxygene XML and InDesign documents. • Recreate existing diagrams for classroom assessments using InDesign and Photoshop.• Edits styling for classroom and school assessments using Microsoft Word. • Oversees the publishing process for materials in various languages and works closely with external suppliers and with other internal staff to ensure the quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness of the process and outputs.

Henrico, Virginia

Collaborated with senior developers to develop and enhance the Moonlighting application, including development of user proposal forms, invoices and social pages. Designed and developed the WePay page to further ease invoicing and payments between users. Identified and corrected CSS visual defects by either editing or rewriting code. Created and maintained the team Build Book and CSS style sheets as references for team members to reinforce common coding. Created visually appealing, interactive landing pages for a major client that were designed to bring traffic to the web application, optimize user experience, and encourage users to sign up for the application. Considered the team CSS expert and also often sought after for assistance with HTML. Participated in brainstorming sessions as well as made suggestions related to software technological improvements, user experience, and web application content.

Laurel, Maryland

Created UI/UX for the Golfsmash mobile application. Redesigned HTML webpages and Customer Management Relations pages. Designed and created all graphics and promotional material for webpages, newsletters, and advertisements. Designed and coordinated delivery of promotional golf shirts.

Brookyln, Ny (Mobile)

Created graphic design print collateral, translate ideas and meet hard deadlines.

Redesigned the gwfcc.org website. Serve as an administrative editor of the website. Updates website with current content, articles, and other organizational information in timely manner. Maintains a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties. Predict future content needs, trends and priorities. Communicates with the marketing team to ensure web content is current.

For a temporary assignment through The Boss Group Atlanta created, revised, and assembled graphics for online advertising products based on customer specifications, which included: business logos, ad hoc graphics, and animated graphics utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Illustrator. Participated in and provided graphics for specialty projects and initiatives. Communicated with internal and external customers. Received recognition (Raving Fan) for exceptional customer service.

Assisted in redesigning web site layout in order to create a more visually compelling, user friendly internet presence. Resolves errors and provides alternatives for difficult webpage coding.

Contributing editor to the Fashion News Live website. Solely responsible for web blog/editorial titled "Mus(e)ic" which is a combination of music and fashion defining personal style. Responsible for maintenance of the Fashion News Live YouTube page which includes periodically updating layout, tagging videos, and implementing initiatives to increase subscriber base. Recreated the Fashion News Live Facebook page which led to an increase of over 100% of friends to the page in less than two weeks.

2225 Georgia Ave. Washington, D.C.

Develops creative concepts in production of the Howard University Bookstore seasonal catalogs which are comprised of apparel, electronics, and various school supplies. Employs exceptional graphic design skills in creating trendy,enthusiastic catalog layout and marketing posters. Provides imaginative art direction for catalog layouts and during photo shoots. Demonstrates excellent visual merchandising skills. Partners with other creative team members to develop concepts for advertising and positioning for new products. Ensures all graphic design is executed by established deadlines. Present and discuss all current and upcoming projects at weekly concept meetings. Created and maintains Bookstores presence on social networking sites.

Nanodegree, Front-End Development

Certificate Of Graphic And Web Design, Graphic Design And Web Design

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Black Retial Action Group, College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, The Hilltop, Big Brothers & Big.