User Experience Designer

Aspiring to leverage my expertise in UI/UX design and front-end development to create intuitive and responsive digital experiences that enhance user satisfaction and drive business success.

Professional Experience

User Experience Designer

  • Freelance
  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Hive Solutions CMMS Platform: Comprehensive design of CMMS platform. Delivered detailed prototypes, wireframes, tables, & responsive designs in Figma, streamlining maintenance workflows & improving user efficiency.
  • CoachWayne Gymnastics Training App: Designed an interactive gymnastics training app and delivered gamified prototypes, wireframes, & responsive designs utilizing Figma.
  • ENTITLED Workflow Optimization: Led design for the SaaS platform, and oversaw junior designers. Utilized ClickUp for task coordination & improved team efficiency.
  • HomeLodgers PropTech Platform: Lead full redesign of the SaaS platform. Delivered clickable prototypes, wireframes, & responsive designs in Figma.
  • Vertige iOS HealthTech App: Designed a user-friendly app for iOS. Incorporating iterative feedback & usability testing to refine UI elements & enhance functionality.
  • Zadie Studio Digital Ecosystem: Collaborated on web & mobile designs for an e-commerce platform, creating prototypes & maintaining a unified design system.
  • WebAika Client Websites: Built & enhanced responsive websites for small businesses using WordPress & Squarespace.

Academic Success Advisor

  • University of Memphis
  • Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
  • University of Mississippi
  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2022

  • Managed academic development for 50-60 student-athletes, developing graduation and academic plans, monitoring NCAA eligibility requirements, and maintaining academic files.
  • Assisted with NCAA eligibility certification, creating and updating necessary documents.
  • Served on Ole Miss Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, developing LGBTQ+ initiatives.
  • Participated in student recruitment through presentations on academics and university programs.
  • Updated and maintained digital signage, oversaw student-athlete of the month nominations, and created related content.
  • Collaborated with various university offices to support student onboarding, registration, and advising.
  • Provided academic coaching for students on academic warning, probation, or returning from suspension.
  • Assisted in the development and assessment of student programs and early intervention systems.
  • Developed and presented workshops on academic success and personal growth.
  • Worked with faculty and staff on student retention and graduation initiatives, representing the unit on relevant committees.
  • Researched and implemented best practices in student retention and academic support.
  • Skills:
    • Academic advising, NCAA eligibility & compliance, Program development & assessment, Student recruitment, Digital signage & content curation, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives, Collaboration, Early intervention strategies, Student retention & graduation support, Research & implementation of best practices.

Technical Experience

Portfolio Website

  • Ongoing Project

    • Designed and developed a comprehensive portfolio website to showcase User Experience projects.
    • Employed Figma for the entire design process, creating an intuitive and visually appealing layout that aligns with my personal brand.
    • Developed the site using Visual Studio Code, leveraging Bootstrap for a responsive design, and utilized Git for version control and deployment.
    • Enhanced the website with interactive elements to improve user engagement and navigation.
    • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and perform regular updates to maintain site performance.
    • Skills:
      • Visual Design, Prototyping, Bootstrap, Front-end Development, Visual Studio Code, Figma, GitHub, Responsive Design, Brand, G-suite.

    Contact

    Email
    peranichsophie​@gmail.com

    LinkedIn
    linkedin.com/​sophiecoyperanich

    Dribbble
    dribbble.com/​SophiePeranich

    GitHub
    github.com/​PeranichSophie

    Education

    East Stroudsburg University,
    Master of Science; Management & Leadership
    May 2016 - Aug 2017

    East Stroudsburg University,
    Bachelor of Science; Sport Management
    Aug 2012 - May 2016

    Skills

    Software & Tools
    Figma, G-Suite, VS Code, GitHub, Bootstrap, WordPress, Squarespace

    User Interface & User Experience
    Responsive Design, User-Centric Design, User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Design Systems, User Testing, End-to-End Design, Feedback Iteration, Design Thinking, Brand Design, Data Visualization

    Front-end Development
    Web Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, BootStrap, GitHub, VS Code, Responsive Websites, Squarespace, WordPress.

    Soft Skills
    Empathy & User-Centric Approach, Teamwork, Strong Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Coordination, Project Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking.