404.904.1240 | hi@jaykendrickjr.com | LinkedIn | Portfolio | INFP | Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Hospitality guru with extensive client-centered experience transitioning into a UX/UI career. I've leveraged my skills over the years to build brand loyalty for various companies, discovered sustainable solutions to increase customer retention, and can smell a trend a mile away. I am a big picture thinker with an eye for fine detail. Let's build a more delightful tomorrow, together.
| UX/UI Design Skills | Additional Relevant Skills |
|---|---|
| Figma | Microsoft 365 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) |
| Sketch | Graphic Design with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) |
| Adobe XD | Customer Service |
| Research | Strategic Planning |
| Low-High Fidelity Prototyping | Conflict Resolution |
| Usability Testing | Customer Retention |
| Cross-Discipline Collaboration | Google (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) |
| Design Thinking | |
| Information Architecture |
- VOTR - Social Impact Hackathon 2020
(Global, Remote) 3-Day Design Sprint
- A responsive web app aimed to engage and inform voters on current elected offices, their responsibilities, and the candidates they’ll vote for on election day. View Presentation
- Live Nation - Concept Design Project
(USA, Remote) 2-Week Design Sprint
- My team was tasked with establishing user needs and creating a mobile prototype that allows live music fans to buy and attend shows and festivals remotely. Read Case Study
Atlanta, GA - August 2020 (Two-Week Design Sprint)
- Designed a unique solution for Tmro App using design thinking and elements from the double diamond design method (discover, define, design, deliver).
- Conducted research and synthesized results to pinpoint solutions.
- Used TmrO's existing design system to develop clickable prototypes, tested with real users and iterated based on findings.
- Presented research findings and delivered a global report alongside a high fidelity prototype.
Atlanta, GA - June 2020
- 600+ hours tackling design thinking, product teamwork, research, user interface, agile methods, usability, accessibility, and analytics.
Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA - August 2011 to Present
- Experienced graphic designer with invaluable experience working with clients to build their brand identity.
- Leveraged Adobe Creative Cloud over to create logos, build publications, customize illustrations, and design packaging.
- Identity Design, Marketing, Publications, User Interface, Packaging, and Illustration.
- User Experience Design Certificate Program (600+ Hours)
- June to September 2020
- Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) Coursework in Visual Communications/Graphic Design
- August 2011 to May 2012