I am a UX designer with a background as an Emmy Award winning photojournalist and video producer, who loves exploring complex problems in search of satisfying user experiences.
I incorporate over 15 years of experience as a visual storyteller into my work by focusing on creating intuitive, user-focused designs.
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Hi, my name is Reed Nelson.
I am a UI/UX Designer.
I am a UI/UX Designer.
I am passionate about building usable,
visually captivating digital products.
visually captivating digital products.
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I am currently looking for a UX Design position that allows me to to continue to grow as a designer by working with a design team that is focused on creating well thought-out products.
Previously, I was a UX Design student at Kenzie Academy. Through this intensive program, I learned to implement all aspects of the design process. I was responsible for User Research and interviews, information architecture, wireframing, testing and prototyping.
When I’m not in front of a computer screen you can find me hiking and camping with my wife and our labrador retreiver Walter. Random fun facts: I worked at Disney World, I jumped out of the second plane I was in and I have a love/hate relationship with Everton Football Club.
Previously, I was a UX Design student at Kenzie Academy. Through this intensive program, I learned to implement all aspects of the design process. I was responsible for User Research and interviews, information architecture, wireframing, testing and prototyping.
When I’m not in front of a computer screen you can find me hiking and camping with my wife and our labrador retreiver Walter. Random fun facts: I worked at Disney World, I jumped out of the second plane I was in and I have a love/hate relationship with Everton Football Club.
Graduated with a certificate in UX design from Kenzie Academy.
Learned UI/UX best practices from experienced Design Professionals.
Applied design thinking to create multiple digital products.
I conducted all aspects of the UX design process including: user research, user interviews, information architecture, wireframing, user testing and prototyping.
Learned UI/UX best practices from experienced Design Professionals.
Applied design thinking to create multiple digital products.
I conducted all aspects of the UX design process including: user research, user interviews, information architecture, wireframing, user testing and prototyping.
Wrote, filmed and edited cutting-edge video content, creating visual customer experience for viewers across Central Indiana.
Responsible for creation of compelling social media content reaching more than 1 million followers.
Created and executed content strategy for community partners, amplifying their marketing vision with fresh on-air promotions.
Produced cross-platform content promoting special news reports as well as driving viewer engagement on
social media.
Managed and produced on-set and on-location video and photography shoots, often on short notice and
strict deadlines.
All projects created on Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Responsible for creation of compelling social media content reaching more than 1 million followers.
Created and executed content strategy for community partners, amplifying their marketing vision with fresh on-air promotions.
Produced cross-platform content promoting special news reports as well as driving viewer engagement on
social media.
Managed and produced on-set and on-location video and photography shoots, often on short notice and
strict deadlines.
All projects created on Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Implemented new marketing strategy to increase viewership through creatively written and produced on-air news topicals in a top 30 television news market.
Collaborated with reporters to cover local and national news stories under tight deadlines in stressful situations.
Managed and prepped on-air talent and interviewees for daily interviews and live spots.
Managed and prepped on-air talent and interviewees for daily interviews and live spots.
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Kenzie Academy, Indianapolis, IN
UX Design Student
January 2021 - July 2021
September 2017- December 2019
April 2015 - September 2017
April 2013 - April 2015
August 2021 - Present
UX Designer - Freelance
WXIN-TV FOX59, Indianapolis, IN
WXIN-TV FOX59, Indianapolis, IN
WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN
Promotions Producer
News Topical Producer
News Photojournalist
Reed Nelson
(317) 619-1185
Reednelson23@gmail.com
Coordinated with industry professionals to complete various UI/UX design tasks.