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I'm a motivated and curious user experience designer with a rich background in music education, curriculum development, and event coordination. I've designed meaningful, human-centered solutions through empathy, planning, and detail-oriented execution, passionate about building intuitive and engaging digital products. My experience and skills have been shaped by understanding audience needs, structuring learning experiences, and creating long-term growth. My career bridges music and design, with experience leading learning programs for young choristers, freelance violin performance, and extensive UX/UI design training. I enjoy collaborating with mentors and peers to improve solutions, and I'm skilled in tools like Figma, FigJam, and user research methods that bring clarity and delight to user experiences.…I'm a motivated and curious user experience designer with a rich background in music education, curriculum development, and event coordination. I've designed meaningful, human-centered solutions through empathy, planning, and detail-oriented execution, passionate about building intuitive and engaging digital products. My experience and skills have been shaped by understanding audience needs, structuring learning experiences, and creating long-term growth. My career bridges music and design, with experience leading learning programs for young choristers, freelance violin performance, and extensive UX/UI design training. I enjoy collaborating with mentors and peers to improve solutions, and I'm skilled in tools like Figma, FigJam, and user research methods that bring clarity and delight to user experiences.

Kelsey Ferguson

Violinist, UX Designer, Music Composer, +2

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I'm a motivated and curious user experience designer with a rich background in music education, curriculum development, and event coordination. I've designed meaningful, human-centered solutions through empathy, planning, and detail-oriented execution, passionate about building intuitive and engaging digital products. My experience and skills have been shaped by understanding audience needs, structuring learning experiences, and creating long-term growth. My career bridges music and design, with experience leading learning programs for young choristers, freelance violin performance, and extensive UX/UI design training. I enjoy collaborating with mentors and peers to improve solutions, and I'm skilled in tools like Figma, FigJam, and user research methods that bring clarity and delight to user experiences.…I'm a motivated and curious user experience designer with a rich background in music education, curriculum development, and event coordination. I've designed meaningful, human-centered solutions through empathy, planning, and detail-oriented execution, passionate about building intuitive and engaging digital products. My experience and skills have been shaped by understanding audience needs, structuring learning experiences, and creating long-term growth. My career bridges music and design, with experience leading learning programs for young choristers, freelance violin performance, and extensive UX/UI design training. I enjoy collaborating with mentors and peers to improve solutions, and I'm skilled in tools like Figma, FigJam, and user research methods that bring clarity and delight to user experiences.

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I’m a motivated and curious user experience designer with a rich background in music education, curriculum development, and event coordination. I’ve designed meaningful, human-centered solutions through empathy, planning, and detail-oriented execution, passionate about building intuitive and engaging digital products. My experience and skills have been shaped by understanding audience needs, structuring learning experiences, and creating long-term growth.

My career bridges music and design, with experience leading learning programs for young choristers, freelance violin performance, and extensive UX/UI design training. I enjoy collaborating with mentors and peers to improve solutions, and I’m skilled in tools like Figma, FigJam, and user research methods that bring clarity and delight to user experiences.

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Work Experience

UX/UI Designer (Certificate Program) at Designlab

January 1, 2024 - Present

Completed over 480 hours of hands-on UX/UI training involving user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Designed mobile and web app experiences focusing on accessibility, clarity, and user delight. Conducted heuristic evaluations, user interviews, and competitive analysis to inform iterative design. Collaborated with mentors and peers to improve solutions and presentation.

Director of Music for Children and Youth at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

January 1, 2019 - Present

Designed personalized learning experiences for young choristers (ages 5-18), including curriculum, planning tools, and progress tracking over 6-9 month arcs. Led engaging group sessions similar to workshop facilitation and adapted content based on feedback to improve attendance, participation, and individual student needs. Served as main point of contact for families, aligning program goals with user needs. Presented insights and engagement reports to clergy, shaping program strategy based on participation data.

Suzuki Violin Instructor & Private Violin Teacher at Laurel School & Private Studio

January 1, 2013 - Present

Developed customized lesson plans akin to content strategy that adapted to different learning styles and user goals. Conducted ongoing assessment and goal tracking, regularly collecting feedback from students and families. Created resources like schedules and visual aids that supported user independence and skill development.

Fundraising Team Member at Cleveland International Film Festival

January 1, 2019 - Present

Supported user-facing interactions and helped guide visitors through physical and digital donation processes. Organized logistical data for donation tracking and campaign results. Collaborated with teams to create positive user experiences for patrons during the event. Helped facilitate fundraising goals to meet a donor match of $150,000.

Freelance Violinist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra, BlueWater Chamber Orchestra, Opus 216

January 1, 2017 - Present

Prepared and executed large-scale projects with orchestras for various concert cycles. Led ensembles through diverse performance settings including weddings and corporate events. Acted as liaison between contractor and client. Managed all aspects of freelance performance work including communication, scheduling, contracting, and invoicing. Maintained high standard of preparation through disciplined individual practice and score study. Navigated fast-paced performance environments with adaptability, clear communication, and attention to logistical detail.

Admissions Assistant at DePaul University

December 31, 2016 - August 13, 2025

Provided frontline support and clear communication for hundreds of prospective students by translating complex processes into understandable steps. Led campus tours highlighting user-first navigation and emotional storytelling. Managed sensitive data and used admissions software comparable to CRM tools to support operations.

Director of Music for Children and Youth at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

January 1, 2019 - Present

Designed personalized learning experiences for young choristers aged 5-18, including curriculum, planning tools, and progress tracking over periods of 6-9 months. Led engaging group sessions similar to workshop facilitation and adapted content based on feedback to improve attendance, participation, and individual student needs. Served as the main contact for families, aligning program goals with user needs. Presented insights and engagement reports to clergy, shaping program strategy based on participation data.

Suzuki Violin Instructor & Private Violin Teacher at Laurel School & Private Studio

January 1, 2013 - Present

Developed customized lesson plans similar to content strategy adjusted to different learning styles and user goals. Conducted ongoing assessment and goal tracking, regularly collecting feedback from students and families. Created resources such as schedules and visual aids to support user independence and skill development.

Fundraising Team Member at Cleveland International Film Festival

January 1, 2019 - Present

Freelance Violinist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra, BlueWater Chamber Orchestra, and Opus 216

January 1, 2017 - Present

Prepared and executed large-scale projects with orchestras for various concert cycles. Led ensembles through diverse performance settings such as weddings and corporate events, and acted as liaison between contractor and client. Managed all aspects of freelance performance work including communication, scheduling, contracting, and invoicing. Maintained a high standard of preparation through disciplined individual practice and score study. Navigated fast-paced performance environments with adaptability, clear communication, and attention to logistical detail.

Admissions Assistant at DePaul University

January 1, 2016 - August 13, 2025

Provided frontline support and clear communication for hundreds of prospective students, translating complex processes into understandable steps. Led campus tours highlighting user-first navigation and emotional storytelling. Managed sensitive data and used admissions software comparable to CRM tools to support operations.