Mikalyn Marston
San Diego, California •-•- • LinkedIn
SUMMARY
UX designer with a background in psychology. Recently completed an intensive UX design bootcamp and excited to
apply newly acquired skills to create innovative user experiences. Passionate about leveraging user-centered design
principles and behavioral psychology to craft exceptional user experiences while creating visually appealing and
intuitive interfaces.
SKILLS
User Interviews, Personas, User Journey, Card Sorting, UI Design, Information Architecture, Usability testing
Tools: Canva, Figma, Sketch, Miro, Thunkable, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology
● Overall GPA: 3.58, Dean’s list Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
SPRINGBOARD UI/UX DESIGN CERTIFICATE
● 9-month intensive course in UI/UX methodologies
May 2023
June 2024
PROJECTS
Capstone 1 | Mobile App
● Create the transition off of Instagram for young adults easily achievable
● User Interviews, Affinity Maps, Empathy Maps, Personas, JTBD Framework, HMW Problem Statements, User
Stories, Information Architecture, Figma, Miro
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPRINGBOARD
Remote
UI/UX Design Trainee-
● Completing 700+ hours of hands-on coursework, with 1:1 expert mentor oversight, and completion of 4
in-depth portfolio projects.
● Mastering skills in information architecture, sketching and wireframing, prototyping and testing, eCommerce
and browsing, persuasive and anticipatory design, gamification and behavior change, dashboards and data
design, social media and messaging, and product lifecycle.
INDUSTRY DESIGN PROJECT (IDP)
Remote
UX Design Intern
2023
● TBD
US FAMILY KIDS GUIDE
Remote
Regional Sales/Database Operator-
One of the largest networks of online family guides. Operates in over 400 markets visited by millions of parents
each month
● Engaged customers and target prospects on social media platforms while leveraging influencers
● Development and management of network’s social media programs and management of site content
● Creation and execution on email marketing campaigns
● Created and maintained spreadsheets of potential clients
IOA FRIENDSHIP LINE
San Francisco, CA
Internship
2023
Nationwide 24-hour hotline for older adults who may be lonely, depressed, mentally ill, bereaved, or suicidal
● Received crisis calls and provided counseling, crisis intervention, abuse prevention, and information referral
● Wrote organized and concise clinical notes on patients during every call
KAISER PERMANENTE/USF VACCINATION CENTER
Remote
Secretary
2021
When the COVID-19 vaccine came out, Kaiser Partnered with USF to create a vaccine center for San Francisco
residents.
● Completed Kaiser Permanente’s COVID-19 training. Helped set up the vaccination center and worked alongside
the nurses to ensure the center ran smoothly.
● Trained in Kaiser’s appointment scheduling and check in systems. Checked in patients, determined what
vaccine they were receiving, and helped schedule patients for their second dose.
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