User Experience Designer Specializing in Wireframing | Prototyping | Layouts | Design Consulting

Qaaim Goodwin

Greenville, SC

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Multi-faceted, passionate designer with 10+ years of experience

in the print/web industries. Creative problem solver that uses

research driven design to create intuitive experiences for users.

Proficient in the latest design programs and office desktop software.

Eager to push beyond limits and learn new skill-sets.
Education
- BFA, Minor BFA, Graphic Design, Minor, Art History
  
  Memphis College of Art
  
  2008 - 2010
- BFA,BS Information Design w/ concentration in Interactive Design, Visual Communications Graphic Design
  
  Winthrop University
  
  2006 - 2007
Experience
- Freelance Visual Designer
  
  Self
  
  Jan 2003 - Present (21 years 10 months)
- User Experience Designer
  
  Michelin
  
  Mar 2014 - Jan 2015 (10 months)
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  C. Grant & Co.
  
  Apr 2012 - Feb 2013 (10 months)
  
  - Assisted with retouches/revisions on an ad campaign for Frank Peretti.
  - Created infographics for Zondervan.
  - Worked 100% from home studio.
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  Creative Circle
  
  Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)
  
  - Created infographics for several Chicago based companies.
  - Worked 100% from home studio.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Internet Brands
  
  May 2011 - Dec 2011 (7 months)
  
  - Made infographics for UltimateCoupons.com.
  - Worked 100% from home studio.
- Design Consultant
  
  Orgill, Inc.
  
  Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 1 month)
  
  - Assisted in decisions on new UI/UX.
  - Created a number of layouts to contribute for a complete web site overhaul.
  - Worked 90% from home studio, 10% office.
- Librarian Assistant
  
  Memphis College of Art
  
  Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)
- Project Manager/Animator
  
  MTV New Media/Commercial Appeal
  
  Aug 2009 - Oct 2009 (2 months)
  
  - Worked side by side with my peers to produce motion graphics in After Effects for "5 Dollar Cover - Muck Sticky"
  - 100% in the studio. Meetings were held on site.
- Promotions Designer
  
  Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum
  
  Jan 2009 - May 2009 (4 months)
  
  - Produced promotional materials and advertisements.
  - Worked 90% in office, 10% home studio.
- Production Designer
  
  Fast Signs
  
  Sep 2008 - Dec 2008 (3 months)
  
  - Learned the process of how commercial signage is produced.
  - Assisted in the production on a number of projects.
  - Worked 100% in office.
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Qaaim Goodwin

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)