Blaze Smith
UX Designer | Web Developer | IT Specialist
1 yrs experience · Milwaukee, WI · 30-40 hrs/week
About
Hello, my name is Blaze. I’m a designer with 2+ years in UX/UI and front end development. What I’m seeking is to join a fast-paced, intimate team environment.
Skills
Experience
- UX Design Intern · Associated Bank05-01-2023
Supporting the Innovation & Design teams digital banking experience leading to an increase in mobile deposits. Implementing established and emerging features making us the #1 customer satisfaction bank in the Upper Midwest from JD Power. Designing with accessibility in mind to meet WCAG AA/AAA standards increasing our active user pool.
- Owner & Designer · Shovel Studio12-01-2022
Building client websites on Wordpress, Webflow, Framer, NextJS, Remix, React, and PHP which resulted in conversion rates up to 7.2% for businesses. Establishing brand assets such as logos, style guides, and iconography for a modern & fresh look. Managing clients across multiple projects within different industries and platforms.
- IT Intern · Prevail Bank08-01-2022 – 12-01-2022
Assisted IT team to solve technical issues and determine best practices following FDIC regulations, contributing to a successful FDIC audit outcome. Independently managed and prioritized personal tasks ensuring efficient operations, timely task completion, and effective problem resolution. Played a crucial role in a successful disaster recovery test, ensuring uninterrupted network availability during power and internet outages.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBachelors, Information Science & Technology (IST)
- Northcentral Technical CollegeAssociates, Web Design
- Northcentral Technical CollegeTechnical, Junior Developer
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