Annesha Gurney

About

With a diverse background in UX/UI design, music education, and caregiving, I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and technical expertise to my work. I am currently leading a remote agile team at Zannana, where I prototype and enhance mobile app experiences, ensuring high user satisfaction and retention. Previously, I contributed to the development of a B2B website at Ad My Brand, focusing on usability and seamless feature integration. My experience also includes teaching music at Mt. Loafer Elementary, where I developed engaging curricula and organized performances. Additionally, I have provided compassionate care as a caregiver with Visiting Angels and managed technical aspects of performances as a lighting and sound technician at Snow College. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music from Snow College and am pursuing a UX/UI design degree from Avocademy.

Experience

• UX/UI Designer · Zannana02-01-2024

  Lead a remote agile team to prototype and expand the Zannana mobile app. Ensure timely delivery and consistently maintain high-quality user experiences. Improve user retention and satisfaction. Partner with clients to collaboratively develop product lines that align with the brand; communicate design choices and the rationale for iterative changes, leading to a cohesive and market-relevant product. Conduct in-depth user interviews to meticulously identify and address areas of confusion. Facilitate comprehensive usability testing sessions to gather qualitative feedback.

• UX/UI Designer · Ad My Brand09-01-2023 – 02-01-2024

  Partner with a remote agile team to enhance and expand a B2B website, ensuring seamless integration of new features, improving overall functionality, and boosting user engagement and satisfaction. Administer comprehensive website testing to guarantee an exceptional user experience, identifying and resolving usability issues to maintain a high-quality standard and enhance user satisfaction. Develop high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma, preparing them for handoff to developers with detailed specifications to ensure accurate implementation, smooth development processes, and consistency in design. Implement industry best practices in user experience and interface design, including usability principles, design patterns, and accessibility standards, to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences for end users.

• Elementary Music Teacher · Mt.Loafer Elementary08-01-2022 – 12-01-2023

  Create and implement engaging music curricula for K-5 students, fostering a love for music and enhancing their musical skills. Organize and direct school concerts and performances, showcasing students' musical talents and building their confidence. Assess and evaluate students' musical progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to support their growth.

• Caregiver · Visiting Angels08-01-2021 – 12-01-2021

  Delivered personalized and compassionate care to elderly clients within their homes, focusing on ensuring their physical comfort, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Cultivated meaningful relationships with clients and their families, actively engaging in open communication, listening to concerns and preferences, and providing empathetic support. Supported clients with a range of essential tasks, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, meal preparations, and light housekeeping duties.

• Lighting and Sound Technician · Snow College01-01-2020 – 12-01-2021

  Operate and maintain lighting and sound equipment for various performances and events at the music college, ensuring optimal audio and visual experiences. Collaborate with performers, directors, and event organizers to design and execute lighting and sound setups. Troubleshoot technical issues with lighting and sound equipment during rehearsals and live performances, ensuring seamless event execution.

Education

• AvocademyUX/UI design
• Snow CollegeBachelor of Music, Commercial Music

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