Steve Mings
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I am a User Experience Generalist. My UX superpowers are prototyping, ideating and people. I have multiple experiences from e-commerce to Betty Crocker to banking and on to the marines. I have been successful at every turn and am flexible to meet any UX or product design needs. My former teaching experience provides for many soft skills and perspectives that are not clearly defined by my resume. I am eager to learn and learn, grow and mentor.
I possess a unique combination of UX Design, Information Architecture, and User Research skills. I am well suited to work with a team or independently. I am very capable of working on the fly and with tight deadlines. I have excellent presentation and leadership skills.
My previous careers have given me great insights in working with people, granted me empathy and patience, and given me a greater understanding of psychology. I have 12 years of experience being a Special Education Teacher, 8 years as an Adjunct Professor, and 3 years as a Learning Specialist. I have many years of experience doing a great many things related to User Experience.
Product Designer & UX Generalist.
Skills
User Experience: Prototyping, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Personas, Task Analysis, Design Interaction, Interface Design, Project Management, Information Architecture, Heuristic Evaluation, Cognitive Walkthrough, Competitive AnalysisTools: Figma, Axure, Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, XD(Experience Design), R, JIRA, HipChat, usertesting.com, Slack, Google Analytics, Google Forms
Development: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, SQL, PHP
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Steve Mings is a Senior UX Designer specializing in user experience, product strategy, and data-driven design to enhance engagement and business growth. He excels in user research, usability testing, accessibility, and design system implementation, creating seamless experiences across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. With expertise in cross-functional leadership, UX consulting, and conversion optimization, he drives innovation and measurable success in digital products.
UX/UI Design & Product Strategy
Craft intuitive, user-centered designs for web, mobile, and desktop applications. Leverage data-driven insights to enhance usability, engagement, and overall user satisfaction.
User Research & Usability Testing
Conduct comprehensive user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to refine product designs. Identify user pain points and optimize interfaces for improved accessibility and engagement.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Mentorship
Lead design teams through the entire product development lifecycle. Provide mentorship and coaching to junior designers, fostering professional growth and team efficiency
Prototyping & Wireframing
Create high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to visualize design concepts. Use tools like Figma, Axure, and Adobe XD to communicate design ideas effectively.
Responsive & Mobile-First Design
Design seamless experiences across all devices, ensuring mobile-first responsiveness. Optimize UI elements to enhance user interactions on both desktop and mobile platforms.
E-commerce & Conversion Optimization
Enhance B2B and B2C e-commerce experiences by improving search functionality, product discovery, and checkout flows. Utilize UX principles to increase Add to Cart and purchase conversion rates.