I'M
Sandy
ALuru
UX/UI DESIGNER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Hello! I am Sandy Aluru, an user-centric designer graduated from University of Texas, Austin, McCombs School of Business in UXUI Design. I am a team player with multi disciplined experience in UX design process which includes User research, ideation and brainstorming, Wireframing and Prototyping, basic HTML5, CSS. As a VISCOM Graduate in Graphic Design I have extensive knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I excel in critical thinking and problem solving through communication and iterations. I am an empathetic listener which helps bridge the gap between my clients, developers and users to deliver turn-key products and services.
Creating Components, Wireframing and Prototyping
Affinity Diagrams, Matrix, Empathy Maps, Card Sorting
Sitemaps, User Flows, Task Flows,
Inserting Clip Art to the diagrams
Prototyping Wireframes, Freehand drawing, Creating MoodBoards
Graphic design
Margins, pull quotes, columns and text styles
Store and share Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentation Slides and forms
Conduct interviews and usability testing
sKILLs & Strengths
UX/UI Design
Creating Components, Wireframing and Prototyping
Affinity Diagrams, Matrix, Empathy Maps, Card Sorting
Sitemaps, User Flows, Task Flows,
Inserting Clip Art to the diagrams
Prototyping Wireframes, Freehand drawing, Creating MoodBoards
Graphic design
Editing, cropping, resizing and applying fliters
Margins, pull quotes, columns and text styles
Converting sketches into vector art
Creating artboards, wireframes prototypes
other
Store and share Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentation Slides and forms
Video/Audio Conferencing, Demo projects via screen share
Bootstrap coding for faster turn around of projects
Proficiency in implementing projects with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and more
PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK
Experience
2021 - Present
TRILOGY EDUCATION/2U
UX/UI DESIGN TUTOR
Responsibilities included tutoring UXUI design students around the world.
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Following the curriculum and coaching students to successfully accomplish their homework and assist in portfolio design to become employer-ready.
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Empathize with my students and be their mentor to assist them in achieving their goal to become successful both in their career and life.
2013 - 2020
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Special Education Coach
My responsibilities included Coaching Special Needs Children of grades Pre-K to 5th.
2021 - Present
UX/UI TEACHING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities included assisting instructor with UXUI design requirements in a classroom.
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Following the curriculum and assisting class instructor with updating the files in class folders
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Meeting students in breakout rooms to answer design questions.
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Grading
TRILOGY EDUCATION/2U
2011 - Present
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Responsibilities included designing logos, brochures, business cards, flyers and T-shirt designs for local non-profit organizations and companies.
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Created a complete branding system for Curry Leaf. New logo, menu, banner, and business cards. Communicated with the client frequently on the design process and satisfaction.
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Designed the logo and slide deck for a tech company Simply iTech,LLC. My client was pleased with the design and has been using it as his branding logo since.
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Designed a new logo for local grocery store Man Pasand. Client applied the logo as a storefront banner, business cards and flyers.
2006 - 2017
ART DIRECTOR FOR AUSTIN DANCE INDIA
Set and brochure designer
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My responsibilities towards this non-profit organization included creating life size set for Austin Dance India shows and ballets.
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My design was mentioned in the Austin Chronicle during the Parampara dance ballet for life size paintings displayed at the prestigious Long Center, Rollins Theatre.