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Belindah Jones

UX/UI Designer
Silver Spring, MD
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belindahjones.com
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yluj157@yahoo.com
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301-356-3424
Creative, problem solver who has a heart for people, a thirst for knowledge and a love of simplicity. I am passionate about designing clean, simple and pleasant, user centered systems that enhance user interaction. My background is diverse and consists of working in higher education, government and non-profit sectors. Skilled in utilizing computer applications and programs such as Sketch, InVision, Balsamiq, Axure, HTML5 and CSS3.
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Work Experience

University of Maryland University College

Adjunct Associate Professor
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Jun 2013 - Current
  • Train industry professionals using an online learning management system known as LEO in the Digital Media and Web Technology Department.
  • Manage a group of 30 professionals around the world to successfully complete required courses in specific programs of study.
  • Currently teach classes in Interactive Media that include HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.

Bloc

UX/UI Apprentice
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

Built UX/UI projects that entailed conducting user research, developing wireframes, designing visual mockups and creating interactive prototypes for usability testing while collaborating with a UX professional.

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard

Visual Designer and IT Support Specialist
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
  • Designed and developed Coast Guard collateral material utilizing Adobe Creative Suite for both print and web media.
  • Assisted in leading and managing interactive yet informative software training sessions for 500 U.S. Coast Guard officers and civilians on a monthly basis.
  • Provided consultation and direction on complex design projects focusing on interpreting organizations vision and bringing it to light in the most creative, user-friendly way.

The Art institute of Washington

Professor
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2015
  • Designed and updated curriculum for degree programs at the Art Institute of Washington to meet industry standards and college expectations.
  • Developed and facilitated lesson plans, workshops and presentations utilizing interactive learning management systems.
  • Established and fostered strategic partnerships and alliances with industry professionals thereby improving learning outcomes in the classroom.

Education

Bloc.io An Intensive, outcome oriented, online bootcamp

UX/UI Apprenticeship
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

HTML, CSS, Sketch, Balsamiq, Invision, Github, Wireframing, prototyping, responsive design

University of Iowa

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Art & Design
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2003 - 2004

Thesis: Social Marketing of "Mother of Health" campaign

University of Iowa

Master of Arts (M.A.) Art & Design
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2001 - 2003

Thesis: Cloth as a Tool of Communication

Projects

Blocbox

UX, Brand identity, coding
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Collaborated with a UX/UI professional in creating a SaaS web application that allows you to collect, save and share information.

Global Bites food truck app

UX, Visual design and Brand identity
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

Lead the design of the UX and UI for a mobile food truck app, that lets users select, view and order food for purchase.

Global bites responsive webpage

UX, Visual design, Brand identity, coding
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Designed and built a responsive webpage using HTML, and CSS to promote a delivery food service.

Skills

  • UX
  • User research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Usability Testing, Responsive design
  • UI
  • Graphic Design, Brand Identity, Typography, Concept Development, Mobile App design
  • Tools
  • Adobe Creative applications, HTML5, CSS3, Sketch, Balsamiq, Invision, Github