Valentina Nardini.

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Technical Skills

Visual Design, UI/UX Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI Interaction, Architecture Information, Usability Testing, Brand Identity, Web Design, Responsive Design, Cross-brower Compatible Websites

Visual, UI and UX Design Tools

Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Dreamweaver; Final Cut Pro; MS Office

Front-end and Web Development Tools

HTML 5, SASS, SCSS, LESS, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Drupal, WordPress, Laravel Blade, GitLab, Statamic CMS, Adobe Experience Manager, Magnolia, SEO Optimization, SharePoint, Jira Service Desk, Sublime Text, Brackets, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity

Certifications/Courses:

Google UX Design (In Progress), Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop, Introduction to PHP

Languages

Italian, French and Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design | December 2021

Keene State College, Keene, NH | 4.0 GPA

Professional Work Experience

October 2021 – Present

UI/UX and Visual Designer – BuildingGreen, Inc., Brattleboro, VT

  • Lead, design and prototype responsive user interfaces in Adobe XD for the new BuildingGreen, LEEDuser and Peer Networks Hub platforms
  • Design and manage visual projects, including animations and branding, in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Develop the front-end of the new BuildingGreen and LEEDuser websites in Drupal 9, creating responsive and cross browser compatible templates in HTML, SCSS, Bootstrap 5.x, JavaScript, and jQuery
  • Develop and manage the Drupal 7 and Drupal 9 websites, creating templates for cross browser compatible web pages using HTML and SCSS as well as email templates on MailChimp
September 2020 – May 2021

Graphic Designer – Keene State College Redfern Arts Center, Keene, NH

  • Developed design for events available in livestream, creating graphics in Photoshop
  • Collaborated with team to produce materials promoting activities related to the Redfern Arts Center
September 2019 – July 2020

Graphic Designer/Front-end Developer – SNHU Office of Institutional Advancement

  • Assisted with content building and website design by creating graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator to reach a diverse audience
  • Managed the content of the SNHU Alumni website, editing the code and the style of some pages
  • Implemented strategic initiatives by developing social media graphics, digital content, and print collateral for events
January 2020 – March 2020

Web and Graphic Designer/Front-end Developer – SNHU School of Business, Manchester, NH

  • Created the wireframe and web layout for the new restaurant located at the Hospitality Center of SNHU
  • Developed the front-end of the website and managed the contents for accuracy
  • Collaborated with the graphic design team to create the layout of the menu, banners, and other print materials
  • Supported the social media team to promote the website and increase awareness
April 2017 – July 2019

Front-end Developer, Adacto Digital Native Agency, Empoli (Florence), Italy

  • Applied technical skills and graphic design knowledge to manage and oversee diverse web projects for a variety of brands
  • Developed the front-end of responsive and cross browser compatible websites in HTML, Laravel Blade, CSS 3, SCSS, Bootstrap 3.x and 4.0, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js as well as websites in WordPress and Statamic CMS
  • Created graphics using Photoshop or Illustrator and devised email templates in HTML and with MJML Framework to ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
  • Managed the content of websites with Adobe Experience Manager, Magnolia, WordPress, and Joomla, resulting in the efficient organization of marketing content and assets
  • Supported customers, including international clients through Jira Service Desk, phone calls, and meetings to ensure satisfaction
February 2014 – March 2017

Front-end Developer and Web Graphic Designer, DgNet Web Agency, Florence, Italy

  • Worked well with a diverse team to manage multiple projects on time and within budget, while providing exceptional customer support, strategic problem-solving, and direction throughout the website development process
  • Assisted in the creation and execution of cross-browser websites, newsletters in Adobe Photoshop and HTML with compatibility for both desktop and mobile, and the integration of owner PHP CMS to manage digital content
  • Analyzed keywords and utilized SEO techniques to increase website rankings and visibility on all major search engines
May 2010 – February 2014

UI Designer and Front-end Developer, Next.it S.r.l., Florence, Italy

  • Utilized user-centered design principles to develop functional interfaces in order to provide the best end-user experience
  • Created web layouts in Adobe Photoshop and converted layouts using HTML and CSS, integrating the pages with CMS in ASP and in PHP to support the management and delivery of content while maintaining functionality
  • Developed online campaigns using Google AdWords and Facebook Ads to reach target audience and increase user engagement