LUCIA GARZON
lucgarzon.wordpress.com | lg852@drexel.edu | linkedin.com/in/luciagarzon
SKILLS
- Figma, Balsamiq, and Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, and Premiere Pro
- Miro, Canva, Final Cut Pro, and Procreate
- Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS
- Proficient in Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Laser Cutting and 3D Printing
EXPERIENCE
UI/UX Intern | Coded By Kids | Philadelphia, PA | May 2023 - August 2023 |
- Ideated with Coded by Kids team and developed a program-finding website for middle-grade kids to support working parents in Philadelphia.
- Utilized Figma to develop a comprehensive wireframe, mock-up, and final prototype website design supported by user-centric research.
- Engaged in daily collaborative cross-functional meetings to enhance proficiency in UI conventions, usability testing, presentation skills, and project management.
- Demonstrated leadership in team meetings, collaborating with the project manager to drive project objectives and ignite team discussions to propel productivity and success.
UI Designer | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | September 2022 - March 2023 |
- Created a responsive website redesign with Photoshop and Figma of ice cream retailer La Michoacana across desktop, mobile, and tablet interfaces.
- Engaged in user research, restructured information architecture, and strategically designed multiple pages to illustrate an improved customer journey.
- Applied knowledge of graphical user interface design to enhance brand identity of website.
Cat Enrichment Volunteer | Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Goshen, PA | August 2021 - Present |
- Deliver animal care, socialization, cleaning, and adoption counseling, ensuring a clean and welcoming shelter.
- Aid visitors in adoption events and interactions with cats to support customer satisfaction.
- Help train other cat enrichment volunteers to foster a collaborative workspace.
EDUCATION
- Drexel University | Graduation: June 2027
- GPA: 3.98
- Bachelor of Science in User Experience & Interaction Design
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- User Interface Design I & II
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design, Web Authoring I
- Design Thinking in PROD, Design for Media II
ACTIVITIES
Event Planning Lead | Drexel CHI UX Club | March 2023 - Present |
- Collaborate with club members to create a variety of events for upcoming terms.
- Attend weekly meetings and facilitate in running club events through set-up and cleanup procedures.
- Contribute in producing ideas and designs for social media promotional content.