lisahelldal

About Me

Creative and curious designer with a keen eye for good design, storytelling and intuitive services. Proficient in UX Principles and Writing, Web Design, Interaction Design and Graphic Design with a flair for content creation and photography. Backed by 10+ years of experience in Service Management, fostering empathy and understanding of diverse user needs and how to align design with business objectives. Coupled with an eagerness to learn, a structured and proactive way of working and an agile mindset.

Education

Web Development 2024

Umeå University

HTML and CSS-based Web Design

Interaction Design 2023

Kristianstad University

Graphical User Interfaces 2023

Luleå University of Technology

Graphic Design for the Web 2022

Kristianstad University

Graphic Design and Typography 2022

Linnaeus University

Digital Photography and Digital Imaging Photo and Film 2022

Mid Sweden University

Service Management 2013-2016

Lund University

Bachelor's degree

Work & Experience

UX/UI and Graphic Design (Remote internship)

PlasticFri

11/01/2023 - 01/31/2024

• Assisting in the re-design of the website to fit the new brand identity. • Creating user flows, journey maps and empathy maps. • UX writing, creating user-friendly and inclusive copy. • Design documentation, including creating a style guide. • Social Media Content Strategy to engage and grow the audience. • Content creation: Videos, animations and photos.

Web Design Project (Remote)

Min Osteopat

08/01/2023 - 08/31/2023

• Web Design: Implemented a responsive and user-friendly design using WordPress, improving the site's accessibility across devices. • Successfully improved keyword rankings to enhance the site's visibility in search engines. • Set up Google Analytics for comprehensive website performance monitoring.

Web Design and Content Creation

En Camino Collective

06/01/2022 - 10/31/2023

• Web Design: Designed, developed, and maintained the company's website using WordPress, ensuring an attractive and user-friendly interface. • Produced high-quality product photography and curated engaging content to showcase the brand effectively.

Project Manager

WeSea Collection

08/01/2020 - 08/01/2022

• Web Design: Created a visually appealing and functional E-commerce store using Shopify, focusing on providing a seamless shopping experience. • Managed the brand's social media channels, including content creation and product photography to engage the audience effectively. • Led product design, production organization, budget negotiations with manufacturers, and timeframes to ensure efficient operations. • Actively engaged in sales and marketing activities to drive brand growth.

Customer Care Specialist / Deputy Shift Manager

MyHeritage

08/01/2017 - 12/16/2019

• Managed team tasks to ensure efficiency and accuracy, including handling escalated complaints and providing training. • Analyzed workflows and responded to customer inquiries, covering products, software, online platforms, and mobile apps. • Identified and logged technical issues in Jira, forwarding them for resolution.

Coffee Shop Manager

Espresso House

01/02/2017 - 06/30/2017

Coffee Shop Manager, Espresso House (Sweden) • Led daily operations in alignment with the company's vision and policies, focusing on efficiency, maintenance, safety and sales. • Oversaw sales, monthly accounts, and compliance with procedures and regulations. • Managed personnel, including recruitment, development, delegation, and scheduling, fostering a productive team environment. • Presented monthly sales forecasts to the regional manager.

Skills

HTML and CSS-based Web Design
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Responsive Web Design
UX Principles
WordPress
Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
UX Writing
Agile methodology
Affinity Software
Miro
Trello
Notion
Shopify
Digital Photography and Editing
Google Analytics
Social Media Strategy
Content Creation