Michaela Kirby

About

Driven by a relentless curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, I am a designer who transforms technological innovations into seamless, user-friendly solutions. With expertise in UX research, prototyping, and data analysis, I enhance business growth and user satisfaction. I am seeking full-time opportunities as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or Web Designer, particularly in roles emphasizing accessibility and user-centric design. My skills include relationship building, data-driven design solutions, and effective team collaboration.

Experience

• Visual Designer · CESA 607-01-2024

  UX and Visual Designer for 4Schools

• UX Consultant · Weavechain2024-04-01 –

  Spearheaded UX research initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive web interfaces.

• User Experience Consultant · ArtificialX Labs2024-01-01 –

  Led core product design initiatives, created a design system, and crafted custom responsive websites.

• Usability Analyst · UserTesting2023-01-01 –

  Provided in-depth feedback and usability analysis to over 100 companies, enhancing user experiences.

• Professional development · Career Break2022-12-01 – 2023-12-01

  CareerFoundry Intro to UX Design: 12/2022 - 1/2023 CareerFoundry UX Immersion: 1/2023 - 10/2023 CareerFoundry UI for UX Design: 10/2023 - 12/2023

• Bereavement · Career Break2022-10-01 – 2022-12-01
• Client Success Strategist · Avadel2022-08-01 – 2022-11-01

  Streamlined strategy planning, refined communication, and maintained client portfolio.

• Account Manager · Avadel2022-03-01 – 2022-08-01

  Nurtured client relationships and managed expectations in a high-earning SDR firm.

• Client Success Manager / Grant Manager · Nonprofit Megaphone2020-06-01 – 2022-03-01

  Strategized Google Ad Grant accounts and built an SEO team for nonprofit clients.

• Studio Manager · The Art of Living2019-01-01 – 2020-06-01

  Launched marketing campaigns and established the studio as a community entity.

• UX Designer/Consultant · Mailflow2023-10-01 – 2023-12-01

  Conducted content and usability audits for a domain warming SAAS platform.

• UX Designer · Nurture Your Nature2023-01-01 – 2023-10-01

  Designed a usability-tested app and conducted user research to define personas.

• UX Designer · Leapfrog Studio2023-01-01 –

  Conducted research on UX strategies for social enterprises and provided UX services.

Education

• CareerFoundryCertification, User Experience Design
• Appalachian State UniversityBachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
• Appalachian State UniversityBachelor's degree, Psychology

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