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 Africa08.2024
Certificate in UX Design
Coursera
2023
Skills
WordPress Development
undefinedCertification
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