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Melane Sithole

Melane Sithole

Johannesburg

Summary

Talented Web Designer comfortable completing projects ranging from simple storefronts to enterprise-class, web-based interfaces. Extraordinary developer of creative UIs and invaluable customer-facing assets. Integrates rich media, web apps and advanced UX design to produce exceptional final products. Accomplished designer with outstanding interface performance analysis, project modeling and mapping skills. Analyzed, documented and reported challenges affecting interface output. Critical thinker with great analytical background.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

UX design learner/intern

MakeReign
08.2023

UX/UI/UX Designer

DarkMatter
04.2024 - Current
  • Presented design concepts to executive leadership, effectively communicating rationale behind decisions and advocating for user-centric approaches.
  • Incorporated feedback from stakeholders throughout the design process, resulting in tailored solutions that met business requirements.
  • Researched and proposed new solutions to make website more user-friendly.
  • Presented UX designs and solutions to senior staff, evangelizing for user-centric design decisions.

UX/UI Designer Freelancer

Twinkle, Markzuri Group
03.2022 - Current
  • Improved website conversion rates through strategic placement of call-to-action elements within UI designs.
  • Collaborated with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
  • Designed elevated and brand-right creative to achieve marketing and merchant objectives.
  • Reduced project timelines by utilizing agile design processes, resulting in increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
  • Integrated UI features complying with prescribed code standards and technical design guidelines.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.
  • Devised site maps and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies and end-user feedback.
  • Developed interactive prototypes to validate designs, leading to faster iteration cycles and improved final products.
  • Leveraged WordPress to design and update websites, landing pages and other digital assets to support communication and marketing strategies

Outbound sales Agent

USA Global Marketing
2 2021 - 9 2023
  • Provided exceptional after-sales support by answering customer inquiries efficiently while ensuring their satisfaction with products or services purchased.
  • Pitched products and services to potential customers, securing new deals and sales opportunities.
  • Managed a high volume of outbound calls daily, maintaining a professional demeanor throughout each interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -

University of South Africa University
02.2020 - 05.2023

User Centered Design

Red And Yellow Creative Business School
South Africa
08.2024

Certificate in UX Design

Coursera
2023

Skills

WordPress Development

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Certification

Google UX Design Professional Certificate, 02/05/2023, https://coursera.org/verify/professional-cert/5TYL5FLKCU39

Timeline

UX/UI/UX Designer

DarkMatter
04.2024 - Current

UX design learner/intern

MakeReign
08.2023

UX/UI Designer Freelancer

Twinkle, Markzuri Group
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -

University of South Africa University
02.2020 - 05.2023

Outbound sales Agent

USA Global Marketing
2 2021 - 9 2023

User Centered Design

Red And Yellow Creative Business School

Certificate in UX Design

Coursera
Melane Sithole