About Kirsten

I am a graduate of WVU, where I earned my degree in Interactive Design for Media and a minor in General Business. My studies covered a range of topics including: web design, web development, fine arts, user experience, user research, game design, game development, interaction design, animation, human-computer interaction, graphic design and video editing.

I have experience working in a...

• Digital marketing agency as a Web UI Developer
• Digital marketing agency abroad as a UX/UI Design Intern
• Game development studio as a Designer, Developer, Project Manager, & Teaching Assistant
• Digital media company as a Web Developer and Graphic Designer

There's a gap on my resume...

I made a strategic decision in early 2024 to prioritize self-improvement and enhance my professional skills by pursuing a certification in Front-End Software Engineering from Codecademy. I gave my previous employer ample notice of my decision, and committed fully to mastering modern web technologies and elevating my coding skills for both web and mobile. I also dedicated time to enhancing my knowledge of UX research and optimizing designs for specific audiences. This intentional investment in my growth has equipped me with cutting-edge knowledge, and I am now excited to bring these enhanced capabilities back to the job market.

Here's what I learned during my hiatus...

• React and how to build web applications
• The essentials of effective information architecture
• UX research techniques
• Web security best practices
• Unit testing
• Industry trends & more!