Kate Ackerman Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to determine user pain points and create hypotheses• Experience conducting usability tests to reveal valuable design information • Creates wireframes and high fidelity digital prototypes that are both solution oriented and artistically designed• Implements design strategies to generate beautiful design comps that are both intrinsically user friendly and aesthetically pleasing• Capable of creating brand identities that resonate with clients and tell stories that are cohesive to brand vision and personality• Proficient in the creation of; social media headers, color palettes, and logo design. Examples of my work can be viewed here: kateackermandesign.comUX Case Study: https://www.behance.net/gallery/110757529/UX-Case-StudyDigital Prototype:https://www.behance.net/gallery/110759503/Digital-Prototype?tracking_source=Style Guide: https://www.behance.net/gallery/94638969/Brand-Style-Guide?tracking_source=Tools Used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesignLogo Design:https://www.behance.net/gallery/94637279/Logo-DesignTools Used: Adobe IllustratorLanding Page Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/94638409/Landing-Page-Design?tracking_source=Tools Used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, FigmaWebsite Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/94641087/Website-Design?tracking_source=https://www.behance.net/gallery/94637139/Website-DesignTools Used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

• Classes in UX Design 108 User Experience Research208 Information Architecture & Prototyping308 User Testing and Iteration• Classes in Visual Design + Branding and Identity Design 107 Visual Design Fundamentals and Tools207 Branding and Identity Design307 Visual Design Professional• Classes in Development101 HTML and CSS105 Working with Git and GitHub206 Coding Responsive Websites 102 Introduction to JavaScript

Jersey City, New Jersey

• Lead Designer for large volume accounts that would sell 50K-180K units per item, generating anywhere from $850,000 to $3.5 million in sales per item• Two projects I worked on for Sam’s Club are currently selling at 86% and 50% above plan within a month of hitting stores • Responsible for coordinating work flow with 6 different departments for 3 different brands• Built collections for 3 brands for 4 different seasons per year • Designed and developed over 50 garments per season• Designed and developed 20-30 prints per brand, per season• Analyzed sales data for 8 separate accounts to understand their specific trends and patterns

Ux Design, Visual Design, Development

• Classes in UX Design 108 User Experience Research 208 Information Architecture & Prototyping 308 User Testing and Iteration • Classes.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Synergy Fashion Group, University of Delaware Club Tennis,

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design, 3.5 Gpa

Spring 2012 semester abroad Classes Taken: Creative Intimate Apparel Design Knitwear Design Management Principles for the Fashion Business.

Summer Classes, Fashion/Apparel Design, High School Junior

Classes Taken: Manual Pattern Making and Sewing/ Grade : B+ Perfect Fit: Shorts and Pants/ Grade: B+