Leonie Almeida

UI Designer •

UI/UX Design

Front-End Development

Wireframing

Mid Fidelity Wireframes

Design

Prototyping

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Aspiring UI/UX Designer with a Healthcare and Marketing Background

As an aspiring UI Designer with a background in healthcare, marketing, and education, I provide a unique blend of creativity and problem-solving skills to my work. My desire is to provide a visually engaging and intuitive digital experience for my audience while providing a unique, cohesive brand identity that represents their utmost values. Skills include User-Interface Design, Frontend Development, Wireframing, User Research, Usability Testing, and Competitive Analysis. Tools include Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe Creative Suite. Currently seeking opportunities to contribute impactful design solutions within an innovative company.

Projects

Seedly - Plant Care and eCommerce App

Seedly is a native mobile app for iOS and Android that helps gardening enthusiasts nurture healthier plants through expert guidance, practical tips, and a seamless eCommerce experience. Users can not only access plant care resources but also shop for gardening tools, seeds, and essentials—all within the app. This project challenged me to design across both Apple and Material Design systems, expanding my expertise beyond iOS. By blending plant care with eCommerce, Seedly showcases my adaptability and commitment to intuitive, high-quality design.See More

BANQ - Personal Finance App

BANQ is a responsive web app designed to help users save money effortlessly through a seamless, intuitive interface. Focused on trust, simplicity, and personalization, BANQ adapts to individual financial journeys. I integrated AI to provide tailored recommendations and real-time insights, optimizing saving habits through a user-centric, research-driven approach. By merging cutting-edge AI with intuitive design, BANQ makes finance management accessible, engaging, and effective—empowering users to take control of their savings with ease.See More

Cookly - Recipe App

Cookly is a responsive web app designed for cooking enthusiasts of all skill levels. Acting as a personal chef assistant, it helps users explore recipes, manage ingredients, and navigate the cooking process with ease. This project emphasized user testing and direct feedback, allowing me to refine the interface and prioritize user needs. By overcoming designer biases, I ensured a truly user-centric experience, making Cookly an intuitive and practical tool for home cooks and chefs alike.See More

Work History

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier AI- Assessing AI-generated text for accuracy, clarity, and relevance, providing detailed feedback to enhance performance and user experience. - Designing and iterating prompts to improve AI functionality, ensuring outputs meet user needs and expectations. - Conducting research and fact-checking to maintain high-quality, user-centered content. - Identifying and resolving inconsistencies in text, contributing to more coherent and user-friendly interactions.

Career transition

Career BreakJan 2023 - Sep 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosCareer Transition/Break: Advancing Skills in UI Design and Frontend Development During this career break, I focused on expanding my expertise in User Interface Design and Frontend Development. Through intensive, project-based training and expert mentorship, I honed my ability to create engaging, user-centered digital experiences. This period allowed me to strengthen my skills in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing while diving deeper into responsive design principles. Working on multiple projects from scratch, I further developed my technical and design capabilities to better meet user needs through thoughtful and effective design. • 1000+ hours of hands-on, project-based training • User-centered design approach, emphasizing empathy and user psychology • Competitive analysis and usability testing • High-fidelity wireframing, prototyping, and mockups • Responsive and mobile-first design fundamentals • Proficiency in Figma, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript • Documenting and presenting design systems and user flows

Telemarketer

Grand Avenue Pharmacy IncOct 2022 - May 2023 • 8 mos- Contacted individuals who were tested for COVID-19 and market at home COVID-19 Testing Kits to be delivered out to them, which allowed 50-70% of those patients to test themselves at home and substantially increased sales for the company. - Organized the data collection in a concise & clear manner allowing the data to be well-structured. - Assisted clients in an optimal and efficient manner by providing crucial information on up-to-date information on the COVID-19 virus, specifically with all variants, symptoms, quarantining regulations, etc.

Intern

Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance AbuseJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mos- Lead & taught group education classes to clients over various health topics which allowed them to gain insight and increase their knowledge, whilst successfully completing their education hours. - Created and designed physical handouts on the education material taught so clients may participate and follow along during class - Created and designed a pamphlet for BVCASA highlighting all their important information so LCDCS may provide them to their clients during orientation - Documented data, assessment and plan (DAP) for client screenings, as well as client evaluation, treatment approach, and discharge analysis in a organized manner.

Peer Mentor

Texas A&M UniversityAug 2020 - Dec 2020 • 5 mosDirected as a role model, resource, and leader for first-year students. Additionally, worked alongside instructors to assist students getting involved on campus, create support groups & succeed in the classroom.

OSS Ambassador

Texas A&M UniversityAug 2019 - May 2020 • 10 mosOperated alongside marketing gurus on different initiatives - including social media campaigns, marketed to the student body about OSS (Office of Student Success), provided direct & vital input into current & future marketing efforts.

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier AIContract EmployeeAssessing AI-generated text for accuracy, clarity, and relevance, providing detailed feedback to enhance performance and user experience. Designing and iterating prompts to improve AI functionality, ensuring outputs meet user needs and expectations. Conducting research and fact-checking to maintain high-quality, user-centered content. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies in text, contributing to more coherent and user-friendly interactions.

Telemarketer

Grand Avenue PharmacyPart-time EmployeeOct 2022 - May 2023 • 8 mosMarketed at-home COVID-19 testing kits to past patients, enabling 50–70% of them to test at home, boosting company sales. Organized and structured data for efficient record-keeping. Provided clients with accurate, up-to-date information on COVID-19 variants, symptoms, and regulations.

Intern & Student

Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance AbuseInternJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosLed group education classes on health topics, helping clients meet education requirements and increase knowledge. Created and designed handouts on education material and a pamphlet for orientation, enhancing client engagement and information accessibility. Documented client data, including screenings, evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge analyses, in an organized manner.

Education

CareerFoundry

User Interface Design Certification, User Interface Design2023 - 2024

Texas A&M University

Bachelors of Science in Community Health, Community Health2018 - 2022

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