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Kareen PL

@kareenpl

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User experience/web designer focused on accessible design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values creativity and accessibility in design.

As a passionate user experience designer, I enjoy designing with accessibility in mind.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Brand Design Intern

Delaware State University

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (4 months)

As a Brand Design Intern, I designed graphic marketing materials and crafted brand guideline documents for the Title IX and Equity Department. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote user-centric design and ensured high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines.

Adobe Creative Suite Graphic Design Brand Design User Centric Design Cross Functional Collaboration Accessibility Standards Digital Marketing Communication

Hybrid Innovator

InnovateX Hackathon

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Participated in the InnovateX Hackathon, developing brand identity and designing website graphics. Assumed roles in graphic design, UX design, and UX research to prototype a website and web app, collaborating with a diverse team to ensure project success.

Brand Identity Graphic Design UX Design Prototyping Collaboration Wireframing Design Thinking Problem Solving Teamwork

Community Corps Outreach Member

Queens Memory Project

Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 (10 months)

Conducted interviews with local residents to document personal histories for the Queens Memory Project. Increased contributor engagement through public outreach and utilized best practices to ensure comfortable and informative interviews.

Interviewing Outreach Communication Team Collaboration Organizational Skills Documentation Community Engagement Problem Solving Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor's in Design, Design

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Design, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.9. The program emphasized various aspects of design, including graphic design, user experience, and accessibility.