Jullia Zeleskey

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Creative UX/UI Designer with a strong graphic design and photography background. Skilled in blending aesthetic appeal with user-centered design to create intuitive and visually engaging digital experiences. Proficient in design tools and passionate about innovation. Committed to teamwork and delivering seamless, accessible interfaces. Ready to contribute a unique perspective to a dynamic design team.

 

EDUCATION

 

UX/UI Design Certificate 

University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Applied Sciences, Advertising and Graphic Design and Engineering Technologies

Isothermal Community College

 

SKILLS AND TOOLS

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Graphic design and Photography: Adobe Creative Suite - Social Media Platforms -  Google Drive - MailChimp |

Social Media Management - Typography - Color Theory - Layout Design - Composition - Photo Editing - Product Photography - Event Photography - Canon Camera

 

UI/UX design: Google Drive - Google Suite - Slack - Sketch - Figma - Zoom - Trello - Visual Studio Code |

Survey Testing - Project Management - User Research - Wireframing - Prototyping - Usability Testing - Interaction Design -  Community Engagement - Partnership Development - Stakeholder Engagement - Relationship Building - Budget Management - Team Collaboration - Digital Communication 

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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UX/UI  Intern (Web Design)

Siteone Landscape Supply | March 2025 to July 2025

• Conduct user research and collect data on their website to enhance the user experience.

• Document UI components and patterns used across the website and mobile app.

• Develop and present a Design System Component Library for the design and development team. Presenting my findings to the stakeholders.

• Collaborating with other designers on the PDP redesign and homepage mobile app redesign projects.

 

Marketing Representative

Meridian Business Solutions/Ascenta Group | November 2024 to March 2025 

• Executed targeted campaigns that boosted donor engagement and fundraising for nonprofits

• Crafted ideas to enhance  brand visibility and supporter loyalty 

• Face-to-face sales and marketing experience

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Product Photographer, Graphic Artist, Videographer

Booda Kombucha | Freelance

• Capturing high-quality images of Kombucha product

• Creating visually appealing designs for advertising and marketing materials

• Product engaging video content for social media and promotional purposes.

 

Menu Designer and Photographer

Carmel’s Kitchen and Bar | Freelance

• Created visually appealing menus including layout, design, and branding elements.

• Captured high-quality images of food dishes for social media platforms, showcasing the food in a visually appealing and appetized way to engage and attract followers. 

 

Server and Bartender

Carmel’s Kitchen and Bar | 2021 to 2024

• Employed strategic upselling techniques to increase sales and elevate the overall customer experience.

• Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to effectively resolve customer issues, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.

• Cultivated exceptional communication skills through interaction with a diverse clientele and collaborative teamwork.

 

Server and Bar Back

Huckleberry’s | 2021 to 2021

• Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest needs, resolving problems, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience.

• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining high standards of service during peak hours.

• Ensured accuracy in taking and delivering orders and carefully noting taking.

• Coordinated and managed wedding setups, collaborating with event planners and decorators, and delivering outstanding service to guests during event.

 

Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Social Media manager

Tryon Daily Bulletin |  2019 to 2021

• Designed layouts for weekly newspapers and monthly magazines

• Collaborated with editor daily on content creation

• Managed social media platforms for promotion and engagement

• Conducted event photography for magazines, including front cover shots

• Created local magazines like Life in the Foothills, Visitor’s Bulletin, Almanac, Taste This, Holiday Gift Guide, and others for Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Design Support 

Abercrombie Textiles | 2017 to 2018

• Collaborated closely with design teams to support the development of fabric samples and design concepts tailored to client specifications.

• Assisted in preparing and organizing fabric samples for client presentations, ensuring high-quality materials and designs met brand standards.

• Provided design support across multiple projects, contributing to the seamless execution of creative initiatives and client deliverables.

 

Restaurant Manager 

Louie’s Cafe | 2016 to 2020

• Managed daily financial operations, ensuring adequate cash flow for opening and smooth business transactions.

• Oversaw staff scheduling and coordinated food orders to optimize operational efficiency and meet customer demand.

• Stepped in to perform various roles as needed, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining high service standards during peak times.

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UX/UI PROJECTS

 

Lynchburg Humane Society

Redesign of the website

• Refreshed the website's UI, crafted a user-friendly design, and streamlined the navigation for better usability.

U.S Department of Energy

Redesign of the website

• Revamped the navigation flow and reorganized the pages to enhance user accessibility and ease of viewing.

Curbside Cravings

A mobile app design

• Monitors the locations of local food trucks, sends notifications when they're nearby, and provides access to reviews. 

Busy Chef

A mobile app design

• An app that saves your recipes and generates new ones based on the ingredients you already have.

Life in the Foothills | Visitor’s Bulletin | Almanac

Magazines for Tryon Daily Bulletin

• I designed and photographed for several magazines, crafting visually engaging and playful layouts that are both user-friendly and captivating. Each page is meticulously arranged to enhance the reader's experience, making the content not only appealing but also easy to navigate and enjoy.