Qualification Summary:
Self-driven UX Designer with a solid background in welding, boasting over 20 years of experience in precision craftsmanship and visual aesthetics. Recently transitioned into UX design, bringing a unique perspective that blends practical engineering with user-centered design principles. Proficient in problem-solving, analyzing complex data, and is equipped with exceptional communication skills. Eager to apply my diverse skill set and strong work ethics to support an organization that is looking to create intuitive and impactful user experiences.
Capabilities:
- User Research
- Adaptability
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Management
- Flow Charts
- Responsive Design
- Rapid Sketching
- Problem-Solving
- User Personas
- Usability Testing
- Communication
- Accessibility Design
- HTML/CSS Knowledge
- User Interface (UI) Design
Work Experience:
9/2022 to Present
Chymes Group, Green Bay, WI — UI/UX Designer
Chymes Group is a start-up company offering IT consulting services to sole practitioners. With my commitment to dependable work ethic and enthusiasm for learning, I was hired as a junior UI/UX designer. In my role, my responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with senior designers, developers, and project managers to understand requirements and plan projects.
- Supporting user research by gathering insights through surveys, interviews, competitive analysis, and usability testing.
- Assisting in the creation of journey mapping, empathy mapping, user flow charts, wireframes, visual designs, and prototyping concepts for user research.
- Participating in user testing sessions by preparing documents, observing users to collect feedback, and iterating designs based on feedback.
- Maintaining design guidelines and documentation to keep a history of design decisions for future references and to keep design consistency.
10/2017 to 9/2022
Metalcraft of Mayville, Beaver Dam, WI — Welder
Metalcraft of Mayville is a precision metal fabrication company. It brings visions of top brands like John Deere and Caterpillar to life. As an employee and team player, I was responsible for leading my team, training new employees, analyzing and accurately translating blueprints to the production team, programming welding machines, setting up jobs, welding steel and aluminum using welding procedure specification (WPS). I also provided customer service and ensured products are delivered to meet demands.
10/2016 to 10/2017
Jay Manufacturing, Oshkosh, WI — Prototype Welder
Jay Manufacturing is a premier metal fabricator, serves over 50 U.S. companies and provides military equipment for Oshkosh Corporation. While I was working there, I was responsible for reviewing and translating blueprints, building prototypes, repairing products, inspecting quality and documenting data. I also managed product inventories and performed routine equipment maintenance.
6/2008 to 10/2016
Mayville Engineering Company (MEC), Mayville, WI — Welder
Mayville Engineering is a leading U.S. contract manufacturer, offers prototyping, tooling, fabrication, coating, assembly, and aftermarket services. During my time there, I was responsible for collaborating with engineers to study blueprints, constructing parts, inspecting products for quality, documenting production data, and providing high quality customer service.
- Working with engineers and quality control to certify product quality by studying blueprint design to note important details for production.
- Constructing parts with extra care to guarantee work quality, fully inspecting product is within tolerance using multiple measurement devices
- Collaborating with coworkers to ensure parts met blueprint requirements to ensure quality.
- Performing data entry to document production and inspection data, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Technical Skills:
Figma, FigJam, Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator), Miro, Responsive Web Design, Microsoft Office Suites, Google Workspace, Zoom
Education:
October 2022 – November 2023
Coursera, Mountain View, CA
October 19, 2012
Moraine Park Technical College, Beaver Dam, WI
Blueprint Reading Certificate
September 1996 – May 1997
Beaver Dam High School, Beaver Dam, WI
High School Diploma
