I am Kaitlyn V. Tran, a multifaceted UI/UX designer and front-end developer based in Los Angeles. I blend design thinking, user research, and code to craft intuitive digital experiences. My background spans nonprofit and corporate settings, where I’ve led design and marketing initiatives to boost engagement and conversion, while continuously refining my technical skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern design tools. I am especially passionate about translating complex requirements into accessible interfaces, collaborating cross-functionally with marketers, product managers, and developers. I thrive in fast-paced teams, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to delivering thoughtful, accessible, and visually compelling solutions that drive measurable impact.

Kaitlyn V. Tran

I am Kaitlyn V. Tran, a multifaceted UI/UX designer and front-end developer based in Los Angeles. I blend design thinking, user research, and code to craft intuitive digital experiences. My background spans nonprofit and corporate settings, where I’ve led design and marketing initiatives to boost engagement and conversion, while continuously refining my technical skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern design tools. I am especially passionate about translating complex requirements into accessible interfaces, collaborating cross-functionally with marketers, product managers, and developers. I thrive in fast-paced teams, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to delivering thoughtful, accessible, and visually compelling solutions that drive measurable impact.

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I am Kaitlyn V. Tran, a multifaceted UI/UX designer and front-end developer based in Los Angeles. I blend design thinking, user research, and code to craft intuitive digital experiences. My background spans nonprofit and corporate settings, where I’ve led design and marketing initiatives to boost engagement and conversion, while continuously refining my technical skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern design tools.

I am especially passionate about translating complex requirements into accessible interfaces, collaborating cross-functionally with marketers, product managers, and developers. I thrive in fast-paced teams, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to delivering thoughtful, accessible, and visually compelling solutions that drive measurable impact.

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Work Experience

Marketing Director / UX Designer at Commit The Change
June 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Collaborated with designers and developers to deliver high-quality software for nonprofit organizations in Southern California. Used Figma for wireframes, user journeys, prototypes, and components; oversaw social media and website marketing assets.
UX Designer / Front-End Developer at Laguna Ocean Foundation
June 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Partnered with nonprofit stakeholders to identify usability issues, planned a 2-month redesign roadmap, and organized tasks with Trello. Built a responsive tidepool chart using TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and React; translated design ideas into high-fidelity Figma mockups and iterated based on stakeholder feedback.
UI/UX Design Intern at Ampure
June 1, 2025 - Present
Auditing and redesigning B2B, B2C website focusing on SEO practices and accessibility; designed and executed Ampure’s first email marketing campaign (B2C) and brand guide iconography for electrical vehicle wall chargers, accessories, and portable chargers; collaborated with marketing and eCommerce teams to improve UX and conversion flows.
Customer Enablement Intern at Bluebeam
June 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on emails, data analysis, advertisement, graphics, animation, video editing, and technical writing; redesigned Bluebeam University pages, remade thumbnails, and improved UI of the site; created wireframes in Figma, Miro, and Adobe tools.
Marketing Coordinator at Chick-fil-A
September 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Organized in-store and online events, designed marketing materials, and managed social media and the Chick-fil-A One App; resulted in 25% increase in catering orders and over $10,000 in added revenue.
Academies Design Scholar at Snap Inc.
June 1, 2023 - Present
Worked with 15 scholars to create visually compelling graphics and data-driven designs; collaborated with developers to create functional applications; expanded skills with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma; developed leadership and work readiness skills.

Education

Informatics with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction at University of California, Irvine
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Associate of Arts in Engineering and Technology at Pasadena City College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Associate of Arts in Natural Science at Pasadena City College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services