
01 PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
RESEARCH & TESTING
PRINT & DIGITAL
UI DESIGN
A/B Testing
User Journey Mapping
Data Synthesis
Ethnographic Studies
Card Sorting/ Tree Testing
Usability Testing
User Personas
UAT
Illustration
Color Theory
Typography
Photo Editing
Photography
Package Design
Trade Show Presence
Sales & Marketing Collateral
Logos
Presentations
Advertisements
Eccomerce
Responsive Design
User Friendly
Visual Storytelling
Wire Framing
Cohesive Flow
HTML
CSS
LEADERSHIP
Certified in Dialogue for Intergroup Relations
Cross-Platform Team Lead
Apprentice Supervisor
Project Management
Public Speaker
Tools
Adobe Creative Suites
InVision
Sketch
Axure
Figma
Hotjar
Usertesting
Qualtrics
Pendo


ALEXANDRA GARDNER
UX DESIGNER | RESEARCHER | EDUCATOR
I believe a successful user experience takes research, empathy, and a deep passion for solving problems. I am both a data nerd and artist, with the ability to think creatively as a product designer while also analyzing and communicating business strategy to clients and team members. With a diversified education and skill set, I bring passion to design and the user experience, connecting the dots to communicate the vision.
Thank you for visiting my portfolio, I hope you enjoy it!

02 MY PROCESS
CLICK ON EACH IMAGE TO SEE A CASE STUDY ON SOME OF MY LATEST WORK.
03 Experience
2021-Present
ELOVATION DESIGN
LEAD DESIGNER
Manager of a team of two UI designers and act as the Design System Manager for both design and front-end development.
2018-2021
PINNACOL ASSURANCE
SENIOR UX DESIGNER
Certified Apprentice Supervisor and winner of the Best User On-boarding Experience for a blockchain injured worker self-report application.
2015-2020
ELOVATION DESIGN
OWNER
Designer and owner serving as a one-stop-shop for start-ups and small businesses. I start every project with an extensive questionnaire & competitive analysis to position my client's brand & voice competitively in the market.
2015-2018
COMPASS NATURAL MARKETING
DESIGN MANAGER
As the lead design specialist, I utilized research & planning to create visually appealing & user-friendly websites that were supported through user testing, questionnaires & client vision boards.
2014-2015
RED IDEA PARTNERS
UI DESIGNER
I helped clients navigate the trenches of early growth & acquisitions including determining burn-rate, market outlook, brand positioning, & portfolio growth strategy. I also designed the firm’s website & marketing collateral, creating a standard brand identity package that was well received by clients and future customers.
2013-2014
INNOVATRIUM
PROJECT MANAGER (INNOVATION APPRENTICE)
Project manager responsible for implementing Highrise, a knowledge management system to track and record all client projects. I worked with senior-level consultants to develop case studies for each client and assisted on innovation workshopsteaching practices on cultural congruency for large- scale companies.
04 AWARDS
CONTACT
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