C. Patrick Tayne

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UX/UI Designer

I am a UX/UI Designer with an extensive background in fine arts and community development. I am experienced in graphic design, design thinking, and communication. I excel as a problem solver with an eye for detail while keeping user experience at the center of design solutions and I have a ambitious hunger for learning.

UX/UI Web Designer @ iBUILD Global Inc.

May 2022 - Present (remote)

• Spearheaded a complete redesign and development of multiple organization websites, with a focus on enhancing user engagement and effectively marketing the iBUILD products.
• Improved user retention rate by 18% and enhanced user satisfaction by creating on-brand design and refined navigation.
• Revamped the presentation of 12 unique products to provide a clean information architecture.
  
• Collaborated with iBUILD to achieve cohesive and effective branding and style across all forms of media.

Freelance Designer

Jun 2014 - Present (Berlin, Germany)

• Partnered with numerous clients to complete divers projects for web, graphic, logo, and print design.
• Delivered consistent high-quality designs that meet client requests and promote brand identity.
  
• Took advantage of industry-standard design tools and software to create impactful and memorable designs.
  

UI Design Student @ CareerFoundry

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 (Berlin, Germany)

• Completed 500+ hours of intensive UX/UI project-based training including individual coaching, real-world simulation, and user involvement.
• Focused on design thinking, practical application, and fundamental principles and methods.
  
• Project 1: Cashflow - personal finance app designed for native use on iOS and Android
  
• Project 2: Homemade - recipe web app built for optimal user experience
  
• Project 3: ValueControls - HVAC resale web app redesign and app design
  

Director of Communication & Music @ CrossWay International

Jan 2018 - Oct 2021 (Berlin, Germany)

• Led the rebranding and modernization of the organization’s media presence across all forms of social networks, website, graphics, and printed materials.
• Designed and built an accessible website, serving as the primary means of user engagement.
  
• Orchestrated weekly meetings, overseeing collaboration among musicians, speakers, technicians, and volunteers resulting in a 20% increase in viable community engagement over a two-year period.
  
• Pioneered the effort to maintain a presence during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing livestreams, web conferences, and other online communications resulting in 90% retention in attendance during the pandemic.