Tessa Bruland
UX Designer
Seattle, WA
(360)-708-9553
bruland.tessa@gmail.com
tessabrulandportfolio.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-bruland/
Objective
Dynamic and detail-oriented UX Designer with a strong foundation in psychology and a proven track record in building cohesive and innovative UX and UI designs. Leveraging skills from organizing extensive data to spearheading creative product launches, I excel in user research and data-driven design decisions. With a BA in Psychology and a Master's in User Experience, I am adept in employing cognitive and behavioral insights to enhance user interaction. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, I bring a blend of technical expertise and soft skills like effective communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Eager to join a forward-thinking design team to deliver industry-leading solutions and contribute to an enriching user experience.
Experience
Brand Identity & Website Designer / Joy & Co.
Nov 2023 - Present
Building a cohesive brand identity in line with the companies’ vision and values. Creating updated logos, packaging and promotional materials, as well as meeting with the client to identify their needs. Conducting user research to inform design choices to create a more user friendly E-commerce website intuitive for both mobile and desktop browsers.
Document Scanner Technician / Modus Technologies
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
Organizing documents in a way that they are easily retrievable or understandable by others anticipating user needs and organizing information in an intuitive way. I handled sensitive and large volumes of data carefully while paying meticulous attention to detail to ensure all information is captured accurately.
Research & Development / Bramble Berry
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Creating numerous iterations of products that would be sold internationally and generate tens of thousands of revenue. Collaboratively Spearheading campaign and product launches as a member of the creative team.gathering information from vendors, completing Safety Data Sheets, and editing the company website. I communicated with all levels of the company from marketing, customer service, production, etc. to ensure a safe, quality, vetted, and enjoyable product can be put to market.
Master in User Experience / Arizona State University 2022 - 2023
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology / Eastern Washington University 2018 - 2021
Skills
Tools Adobe Master Suite, Figma
Hard Skills UX/UI design, Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, Wireframing, Rapid prototyping, User research, Project management
Soft Skills Effective communication, Adaptability, Time management, Patience and Perseverance, Creativity