UX/UI designer and hands-on residential construction laborer with experience designing end-to-end mobile app experiences focused on simplifying complex flows, reducing friction, and centering users. Background spans healthcare support, security-oriented work, small business ownership, and practical trades experience, resulting in a flexible, empatable, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Creates digital experiences that feel intuitive, supportive, and genuinely helpful, balancing routine and variety to reduce confusion for late-stage dementia residents when working in care settings. Experienced collaborating with care staff and crews to ensure consistent, supportive outcomes, and capable of adapting plans based on observed resident responses and on-site changes.

Shianna Kalinoski

UX/UI designer and hands-on residential construction laborer with experience designing end-to-end mobile app experiences focused on simplifying complex flows, reducing friction, and centering users. Background spans healthcare support, security-oriented work, small business ownership, and practical trades experience, resulting in a flexible, empatable, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Creates digital experiences that feel intuitive, supportive, and genuinely helpful, balancing routine and variety to reduce confusion for late-stage dementia residents when working in care settings. Experienced collaborating with care staff and crews to ensure consistent, supportive outcomes, and capable of adapting plans based on observed resident responses and on-site changes.

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UX/UI designer and hands-on residential construction laborer with experience designing end-to-end mobile app experiences focused on simplifying complex flows, reducing friction, and centering users. Background spans healthcare support, security-oriented work, small business ownership, and practical trades experience, resulting in a flexible, empatable, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Creates digital experiences that feel intuitive, supportive, and genuinely helpful, balancing routine and variety to reduce confusion for late-stage dementia residents when working in care settings. Experienced collaborating with care staff and crews to ensure consistent, supportive outcomes, and capable of adapting plans based on observed resident responses and on-site changes.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Premier Image Construction
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created and maintained online business presence including product listings and overall website. Designed product labels, branding, and packaging materials for cohesive look and clear communication. Tested and refined products using customer feedback. Managed business operations including budgeting, pricing, inventory, and sales tracking.
Laborer / Residential Construction at Premier Image Construction
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Performed hands-on construction support and helped coordinate project execution. Prepared materials, supported skilled trades, maintained safe and organized job sites, followed plans and instructions, and collaborated with crew members to keep projects moving efficiently.
Residential Construction Laborer at Blue Goose Candles
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Assisted with all phases of residential construction including framing, siding installation, drywall, painting, concrete work, and window installation. Supported skilled trades by preparing materials, lifting and transporting supplies, and maintaining organized and safe job sites. Followed plans and verbal instructions while adapting to on-site changes and priorities. Worked closely with crew members to keep projects moving efficiently, and solved reconstruction challenges as they arose.
Owner at Life Enrichment Coordinator (Residency-related work mentioned in resume)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Planned and led daily activities for late-stage dementia residents by adapting exercise, games, and cognitive activities to meet varying abilities and comfort levels. Created monthly activity calendars with balanced routine and variety to support engagement and reduce confusion. Observed resident responses and adjusted activities based on what worked best. Coordinated closely with care staff to support day-to-day resident needs and ensure consistent, supportive experiences.
Owner / Life Enrichment Coordinator at Residential Construction Laborer (and related roles)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Planned and led daily activities for late-stage dementia residents by adapting exercises, games, and cognitive activities to varying abilities and comfort levels; created monthly activity calendars balancing routine and variety. Observed resident responses and adjusted activities based on what worked best. Worked closely with care staff to support day-to-day needs and ensure a consistent, supportive experience. Also assisted with residential construction tasks including framing, siding installation, drywall, painting, concrete work, and window installation; supported skilled trades by preparing materials, lifting and transporting supplies, and maintaining organized, safe job sites. Followed plans and verbal instructions while adapting to on-site changes and priorities; collaborated with crew members to keep projects moving efficiently, performing hands-on problem solving when reconstruction challenges arose.
Laborer / Residential Construction at Blue Goose Candles
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Supported construction and operations work while contributing to small business activities (candles, wax melts, room sprays) from concept to sale. Designed and maintained business website, product listings, and online presence. Created product labels, branding, and packaging materials for cohesive communication. Tested and refined products using customer feedback. Managed business operations including budgeting, pricing, inventory, and sales tracking.
UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Hands-on UX/UI design experience focused on simplifying complex flows and reducing friction in end-to-end mobile app experiences using user-centered design principles.

Education

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Qualifications

Certificate: UX/UI Designer Springboard (A.S.) Criminal Justice — North Hennepin Community College
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
UI/UX Visual Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
UX/UI Visual Design
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet