C. Patrick Tayne

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UX/UI Designer

I am a UX/UI Designer with a diverse background in fine arts and community development. My years of experience in graphic design and communication have shaped me into a creative problem solver with an eye for detail while keeping user experience at the core of every design solution.

Experience

UX/UI & Web Designer @ iBUILD Global Inc.

May 2022 - Present  |  Remote

  • Carried out end-to-end research and design of various products for diverse international clients which led to a 40% increase in user success rates
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered design solutions and implement scalable design systems, achieving client satisfaction within project delivery timelines
  • Redesigned and developed 3 company websites in order to enhance user engagement, effectively market products, and improve user retention rates through focused branding and intentional design

Freelance Designer

Jun 2014 - Present  |  Berlin, Germany

  • Partnered with numerous clients to complete a wide range of projects for web, graphic, logo, and print design
  • Delivered consistent high-quality designs that met client requests and promoted brand identity
  • Utilized industry-standard design tools and software to create effective and impactful designs

Director of Communication & Music @ CrossWay International

Jan 2018 - Oct 2021  |  Berlin, Germany

  • Managed the rebranding and modernization of media presence across social media, website, and printed materials, including the design and development of an accessible website to enhance user engagement
  • Coordinated weekly events, overseeing a team of over 50 speakers, musicians, technicians, and volunteers ultimately leading to a 30% increase in community engagement over a two-year period

Projects

CAHF Data Collection & Analytics Web App

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024  |  UX/UI Designer

  • Led the design of a user-centered data collection and analytics web app for a Kenyan affordable housing center
  • Replaced a complex Excel document, which resulted in an increased user participation and submission efficiency by 25%

FMV Project Registration & Tracking App

May 2024 - Jul 2024  |  UX/UI Designer

  • Led the design of a candidate registration and project tracking app, simplified the process and increased user registration by 25%, enabling more Peruvian families to be considered for government subsidized housing

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music

University of North Texas

2011 - 2015  |  Denton, USA

Certificate in UI Design

CareerFoundry

2022 - 2023  |  Berlin, Germany

Skills

Design: UI graphics • user flows • wireframes • style guides • prototyping • design systems • UI animation • HTML/CSS
Research: UX & design research • usability testing • user interviews • information architecture
Tools: Figma • Adobe CC • Affinity Suite • Webflow • Notion
Languages: English (native) • German (B2)
Courses: Animation for UI Designers (CareerFoundry) • Web Design Master Course (Webflow) • Graphic Design Masterclass (Udemy) • HTML & CSS Foundations (Codecademy)

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