I am an innovative and detail-oriented Web & UI Designer with over a decade of experience creating intuitive, responsive, and accessible digital experiences across diverse industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, government, and SaaS. I specialize in translating complex requirements into elegant, user-centric interfaces that drive engagement, improve usability, and boost performance. Throughout my career, I have successfully redesigned legacy systems, built web platforms from the ground up, and executed end-to-end UI/UX strategies including wireframing, prototyping, collaboration, and final deployment. My expertise also extends to CMS migrations, front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, data visualization, and maintaining brand consistency. I am passionate about optimizing user journeys and accessibility to elevate digital presence through continuous innovation and design excellence.

Jeff Sykes

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I am an innovative and detail-oriented Web & UI Designer with over a decade of experience creating intuitive, responsive, and accessible digital experiences across diverse industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, government, and SaaS. I specialize in translating complex requirements into elegant, user-centric interfaces that drive engagement, improve usability, and boost performance. Throughout my career, I have successfully redesigned legacy systems, built web platforms from the ground up, and executed end-to-end UI/UX strategies including wireframing, prototyping, collaboration, and final deployment. My expertise also extends to CMS migrations, front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, data visualization, and maintaining brand consistency. I am passionate about optimizing user journeys and accessibility to elevate digital presence through continuous innovation and design excellence.

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I am an innovative and detail-oriented Web & UI Designer with over a decade of experience creating intuitive, responsive, and accessible digital experiences across diverse industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, government, and SaaS. I specialize in translating complex requirements into elegant, user-centric interfaces that drive engagement, improve usability, and boost performance.

Throughout my career, I have successfully redesigned legacy systems, built web platforms from the ground up, and executed end-to-end UI/UX strategies including wireframing, prototyping, collaboration, and final deployment. My expertise also extends to CMS migrations, front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, data visualization, and maintaining brand consistency. I am passionate about optimizing user journeys and accessibility to elevate digital presence through continuous innovation and design excellence.

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Work Experience

Web Designer (contract) at DealerOn.com
March 1, 2025 - Present
Optimized content management systems and HTML to enhance site performance and user engagement. Implemented responsive design principles and SEO best practices to increase website traffic. Conducted accessibility audits to ensure compliance with standards and broadened audience reach. Developed rapid prototypes to expedite interface testing and integration. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with organizational objectives. Led CMS migrations and redesigned websites using Bootstrap to ensure responsive, modern, and functional interfaces.
Web Designer (contract) at DealerOn.com
March 1, 2025 - Present
Optimized content management systems and HTML to improve website performance and user engagement. Implemented responsive design principles and SEO best practices, contributing to increased site traffic. Conducted accessibility audits to meet compliance and broaden audience reach. Developed rapid prototypes for expedited UI testing and integration. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with company goals. Successfully migrated websites to new CMS platforms, enhancing functionality and user experience. Converted and redesigned websites using Bootstrap to ensure responsive and modern design standards.
UI Designer (contract) at Elevance Health
August 31, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Co-designed wireframes with international teams to improve user interaction. Created interactive prototypes to boost engagement and gather design insights. Adapted quickly to insurance industry requirements, demonstrating strong learning agility. Produced modern, standard-compliant designs ensuring seamless user experiences across devices. Led conversion from legacy Fortran systems to advanced PEGA platforms, improving operational efficiency.
UI/UX Designer (volunteer) at The Dandelion Philosophy
August 1, 2023 - Present
Redesigned website platform from Squarespace to Webflow, resulting in enhanced user engagement and satisfaction. Collaborated with international teams via Canva and WhatsApp to develop content. Conducted usability testing to guide iterative design improvements. Developed wireframes and prototypes optimizing the user journey and ensuring alignment with best practices. Improved site performance and accessibility leading to notable user experience gains.
UI Designer (contract) at Elevance Health
August 1, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Designed wireframes collaboratively with international teams to enhance user interaction and feedback. Developed interactive prototypes to increase user engagement and gather design insights. Quickly adapted to the dynamic insurance industry environment. Created designs adhering to modern standards ensuring seamless cross-platform experiences. Led the conversion project from a legacy Fortran-based system to an advanced PEGA system, streamlining processes and accelerating operations.
UI/UX Designer (volunteer) at The Dandelion Philosophy
August 1, 2023 - Present
Redesigned the website migrating from Squarespace to Webflow, significantly improving user engagement and satisfaction. Collaborated with international teams using Canva and WhatsApp to develop effective content. Conducted usability testing to guide iterative design improvements. Developed wireframes and prototypes optimizing user journeys and ensuring best practice alignment. Enhanced site customization, performance, and accessibility, resulting in notable improvements to the user experience.
UI/UX Designer (contract) at Toshiba
April 30, 2022 - August 25, 2025
Designed and implemented user interfaces for Tableau dashboards to enhance data accessibility. Developed data visualization strategies that improved user experience with complex datasets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain interface consistency and integration. Ensured compliance with accessibility standards to extend user reach. Transformed complex data into user-friendly dashboards, accelerating data processing by 20%. Created interactive prototypes to gather feedback and drive ongoing improvements.
UI/UX Designer (contract) at Toshiba
April 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Designed and implemented user interfaces to improve Tableau dashboard usability and data accessibility. Developed data visualization strategies that streamlined user experiences with complex datasets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless interface integration and consistency. Ensured accessibility standards compliance to enhance user reach and engagement. Converted complex data into user-friendly dashboards, increasing data processing efficiency by 20%. Created interactive prototypes to gather feedback and drive design improvements.
Frontend Developer (contract) at Millennial Shift Technologies
November 30, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Developed HTML forms with comprehensive JavaScript validations to replace PDF-based workflows, enhancing data processing efficiency by 25%. Established the first Brand Style Guide ensuring consistent branding across digital platforms. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate user feedback and improve UI designs. Adapted front-end components for responsive design across devices.
Frontend Developer (contract) at Millennial Shift Technologies
November 1, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Developed HTML forms with extensive JavaScript validations to replace PDF-based systems, enhancing data processing efficiency. Created the first Brand Style Guide to ensure consistent branding across digital platforms. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate user feedback for UI improvements. Adapted front-end components for responsive design across various devices. Led B2B insurance company conversion project improving processing times by 25% through replacement of PDFs with enhanced HTML forms.
Front-End Developer/Designer at Gearfire
February 28, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Designed and managed e-commerce platforms serving over 2,100 dealers using PHP, HTML, and CSS to ensure seamless functionality and engaging user experience. Created custom landing pages to boost brand identity and customer engagement. Maintained and updated Brand Style Guide to promote design consistency across all media. Conducted A/B testing on landing pages, increasing conversion rates. Optimized website performance, reducing bounce rates and increasing user interaction.
Front-End Developer/Designer at Gearfire
February 1, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Designed and managed e-commerce platforms for over 2,100 dealers using PHP, HTML, and CSS to ensure seamless functionality and engaging experiences. Developed custom landing pages to strengthen brand identity and increase customer engagement. Updated Brand Style Guide to improve design consistency across media. Conducted A/B testing on landing pages, driving design decisions and boosting conversion rates. Optimized website performance, reducing bounce rates and increasing user interaction.
Web Developer/Designer at Arizona Department of Health Services
June 30, 2016 - August 25, 2025
Integrated responsive design using PHP and Bootstrap to enhance compatibility across devices. Performed SEO analysis to improve search rankings and visibility. Collaborated with teams to meet deadlines ensuring seamless web development. Managed content through CMS tools like WordPress and Squarespace to maintain consistency. Led website redesign focusing on accessibility which resulted in a 23% increase in site traffic. Improved user experience via user-centric design and current UX trends.
Web Developer/Designer at Arizona Department of Health Services
June 1, 2016 - August 21, 2025
Implemented responsive design with PHP and Bootstrap to improve device compatibility. Conducted SEO analysis to increase search engine visibility and rankings. Collaborated effectively with teams to meet deadlines and deliver cohesive web development. Managed content using CMS tools like WordPress and Squarespace to ensure consistency. Led website redesign focused on accessibility improvements, resulting in a 23% increase in site traffic.
UI/UX Designer at Sykes Creative LLC
January 1, 2010 - Present
Crafted intuitive user interfaces leading to increased user satisfaction and engagement. Directed comprehensive web redesign projects improving site aesthetics and interaction. Developed dynamic email campaigns to expand audience reach and brand visibility. Conducted user research to refine usability and tailor experiences to user needs. Maintained consistent content presentation aligning with brand standards. Spearheaded hundreds of site projects including SEO optimization and accessibility improvements.
UI/UX Designer at Sykes Creative LLC
January 1, 2010 - Present
Crafted intuitive user interfaces that elevated user satisfaction and engagement. Directed web redesign projects that boosted user interaction and improved site aesthetics. Developed dynamic email campaigns to increase audience outreach and brand visibility. Conducted extensive user research to refine usability and tailor user experiences. Maintained brand consistency and ensured high-quality content presentation across all digital platforms. Led hundreds of projects involving SEO optimization and accessibility enhancements.

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Qualifications

High School Graduate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
High School Graduate
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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