_UX DESIGN SPECIALIST

A multi-skilled designer with a focus on creating memorable online experiences

Resume

  

UX SKILLS

Accessibility design, Card sorting, Collaboration, Contextual inquiry, CSS, Design system development, Diagramming, Drupal development, Facilitation, Graphic design, High fidelity prototyping, HTML, Interviewing, Javascript, Journey mapping, Personas, Scenarios, Sketching, Storyboarding, Sythesis, Team-building, Usability testing, User research, Wireframes, Workshops

EXPERIENCE

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN CONSULTANT | Oakton | May 2017-present

While consulting at Oakton, I worked on the Veteran Centric Reform project at the Department of Veterans' Affairs to improve the online service for current and former serving ADF members and their families. I conducted interviews with clients and stakeholders, facilitated multiple design workshops, prototyped and tested code-based solutions with end users, and led the implementation of prototypes and ideas across disciplines. A few highlights have included developing the MyService brand mark; redesigning the user registration flow; and designing and implementing a design system that aligns with the DTA's UI-Kit. Most recently I also worked to transition MyService to the myGov framework.

DESIGN MANAGER | National Rural Health Alliance | Nov 2011-May 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed working closely with this small yet mighty organization. As caretaker of the organisation's brand, I led the production of all marketing materials, produced the quaterly Partyline magazine and facilitated social media traffic growth. I was responsible for the design and development of the organisation's primary website and over half a dozen sub-sites utilising Drupal, WordPress and HTML/CSS/Javascript. A key project I worked on was the re-design of the organisation's website. I facilitated stakeholder workshops and conducted user research to understand the primary functions of the site. To construct the site's information architecture I conducted card-sorting activites, developed wireframes and high fidelity prototypes, then designed, coded and configured the new drupal website. Highlights include developing the branding, marketing materials and all event-based design collateral for the National Rural Health Conference, a biennial event attended by over 1,200 people working across the rural and remote health sector.

EXPERIENCE DESIGNER | Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy | Feb 2011-Nov 2011

Working with the Cybersafety Project team I worked on a variety of Cybersafety projects as both an interaction designer and front-end developer. Key achievements include the redesign of the Cybersafety Help Button website and mobile application for Android and IOS mobile devices. My process involved distillation of existing research into user personas, collaboration on branding and ‘look and feel,’ sketching, wireframing and prototyping, visual design, and a focus on accessibility to ensure the site was WCAG 2.0 AA compliant. I enjoyed working closely with external stakeholders to develop this easy-to-use app that assisted young Australians to get fast access to councelling and support services. I also designed promotional materials used for the 2011 Cybersafety Summit and curated the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) and Teachers Advisory Group (TAP) online forum image libraries with my own designs and photography.

DESIGNER | Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority | Feb 2010-Feb 2011

This multi-faceted role utilised my graphic design and website development skills. I maintained the DonateLife website using graphic design, HTML, CSS and Javascript. I managed website content, monitored user feedback through the public facing inbox and contributed to the strategic development and implementation of supporting online activities for marketing and awareness campaigns. Highlights included:

  • Designing illustrations and animations for digital channels.
  • Producing corporate stationary, fact-sheets, slide decks and various print material to support the 'To donate life, discuss it today. OK?' national advertising campaign.
  • Monitoring, analysing and reporting on traffic to the DonateLife website using Google Analytics.
  • Managing the department's social media presense.
  • Providing a range of graphic design services to our Key Stakeholders within the Sector, including State Agencies and Charter Signatories.

EDUCATION

Canberra Institue of Technology | Canberra | October 2005

Advanced Diploma, Electronic Design and Digital Imaging

PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

CONTACT ME

Email me at millieclery at icloud dot com.