I am a seasoned UX Designer, Website Designer, Graphic Artist, and manager with over 35 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various design tools, ensuring exceptional user experiences and visually appealing interfaces. I have worked with diverse industries, including non-profit organizations, and have a strong passion for making technology both valuable and aesthetically pleasing. I have extensive experience working with WordPress, Elementor, Adobe Creative Suite, and design software like Figma and Sketch. I also focus on accessibility compliance and data-driven website optimization. I enjoy creating multimedia products for presentations and social media, and I thrive on solving technical challenges promptly to keep websites running smoothly.

Gerald Hearne

I am a seasoned UX Designer, Website Designer, Graphic Artist, and manager with over 35 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various design tools, ensuring exceptional user experiences and visually appealing interfaces. I have worked with diverse industries, including non-profit organizations, and have a strong passion for making technology both valuable and aesthetically pleasing. I have extensive experience working with WordPress, Elementor, Adobe Creative Suite, and design software like Figma and Sketch. I also focus on accessibility compliance and data-driven website optimization. I enjoy creating multimedia products for presentations and social media, and I thrive on solving technical challenges promptly to keep websites running smoothly.

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I am a seasoned UX Designer, Website Designer, Graphic Artist, and manager with over 35 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various design tools, ensuring exceptional user experiences and visually appealing interfaces. I have worked with diverse industries, including non-profit organizations, and have a strong passion for making technology both valuable and aesthetically pleasing.

I have extensive experience working with WordPress, Elementor, Adobe Creative Suite, and design software like Figma and Sketch. I also focus on accessibility compliance and data-driven website optimization. I enjoy creating multimedia products for presentations and social media, and I thrive on solving technical challenges promptly to keep websites running smoothly.

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Work Experience

Web Designer at Delaware Fatherhood and Family Coalition - State of Delaware Contract
August 1, 2015 - Present
Developed and maintained websites fully compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards, ensuring inclusive user experiences. Redesigned and built websites to improve the user experience on the company’s responsive website, using WordPress and Elementor. Moved website to a more modern and all-inclusive platform, saving $5000 in operating costs in the first year. Ensured analytics are appropriately installed to track the customer journey on their website. Used Adobe Creative Suite to create videos, audio, animations, and multimedia products to elevate presentations for events and social media platforms. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize website downtime.
UX/UI Website Designer at Urban Chirp
January 1, 2011 - Present
Design responsive, visually appealing user interfaces for desktop, mobile, and web applications. Created responsive websites using various software tools, including Figma, Sketch, Bootstrap, WordPress, and Shopify. Spearheaded the maintenance and optimization of the website using various platforms, ensuring functionality, security, and performance standards are met. Experienced in creating designs using wireframes, storyboards, user and process flow, and site maps to create a more pleasant user experience. Used CRM Dynamics Integration to enhance customer engagement and gain better insights. Monitor website performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports on key metrics, suggesting data-driven enhancements to optimize performance.

Education

Master at Wilmington University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor at Wilmington University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

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