Kathato Mthethwa

About

I am an innovative UI/UX design intern known for bringing a passionate, positive, and collaborative spirit to every team I work with and eager to support a community-focused company in building local businesses one website at a time. I began collaborating with clients to create and enhance their websites in May 2020. In 2023-2024, I was a UI/UX Design Intern at Dim University, leading design and marketing teams to revamp the company's website using WordPress and Figma. My experiences and projects have honed my design and technical skills as I create engaging digital experiences.

Experience

• Freelance Web Designer · Kathato Mthethwa05-01-2020

  * Reached out to and met with clients to plan website creation and enhancement projects * Created wireframes and prototype to demonstrate structure and design * Created and mocked up websites to meet client needs and prepare for publishing

• UI/UX Design Intern · Dim University11-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  * Brainstormed and developed new design of company website using WordPress according to designs on Figma * Led and managed UI/UX design team in creating user experiences that best serve various personas in target audience * Collaborated on content creation meetings and plan marketing campaigns

• Email Marketing Intern · Dim University11-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  * Brainstormed and developed new design of company newsletter * Led and managed marketing teams to reach content and outreach goals * Planned and implemented marketing campaigns

• Webmaster · Company of Virtual Dancers07-01-2022

  * Created a website that reflects the spirit of the brand and what it offers using HTML/CSS and JavaScript * Regularly update the website with most recent class offerings * Add features to the website to best serve the dancers

• Brand Ambassador · Company of Virtual Dancers05-01-2020

  * Employ the Canva design tool to create captivating advertisements for free exercise classes * Produce imaginative T-shirts tailored to each student’s interests and class enrollment * Craft elegant event announcements for local distribution among students and their families

• AI Model Trainer and Reviewer · Outlier10-01-2024 – 01-01-2025

  * Create prompts crafted to challenge models in a wide range of topics and abilities * Review the work of fellow contributors to ensure a high-quality data is inputted to the model * Undertake ongoing training to improve prompt writing effectiveness to successful challenge the model

• Technical Support · Company of Virtual Dancers05-01-2020

  * Operate virtual platform used to hold exercise classes to improve student engagement * Coordinate scheduling for students to expand opportunities for involvement * Maintain virtual classroom platform to enrich student experience

• Peer Tutor · Waubonsee Community College11-01-2022 – 12-01-2023

  * Helped students deepen understanding of web development and computer information science course content * Created content to support student learning and deepen concept retention * Maintained a welcoming Tutoring Lab environment

Education

• Waubonsee Community CollegeAssociate's degree, Website Development
• East Aurora High SchoolNA, NA

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