Herald Ago

Web/UX Designer & Digital Communication Specialist
Odense, DK.

About

Recent MSc graduate in IT – Web Communication Design, Herald Ago blends strong academic foundations with hands-on expertise in UX/UI design, web development, and digital communication. Proven ability to create responsive, accessible, and user-centric digital experiences, evidenced by enhancing a company's digital presence and increasing revenue by 20% through strategic web solutions. Eager to leverage a collaborative, solution-oriented approach and proficiency in Figma, WordPress, and user research methodologies to drive innovative projects that connect design, accessibility, and user experience.

Work

næmt.nu
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Web/UX Designer Intern

Denmark, Denmark

Summary

Designed and developed responsive websites and user interfaces, enhancing digital usability and accessibility for diverse user bases.

Highlights

Designed and developed responsive websites utilizing WordPress, ensuring optimal usability and WCAG accessibility standards across platforms.

Conducted comprehensive usability evaluations, crafting detailed customer journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Figma to streamline user flows.

Collaborated cross-functionally with developers to implement design solutions, significantly improving user experience across various devices.

I Pupi Siciliani
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Restaurant Manager & Web Designer

Odense, Denmark, Denmark

Summary

Managed restaurant operations and digital presence, driving significant revenue growth and brand visibility through strategic web design and marketing.

Highlights

Designed and launched a WordPress webshop for curated wine sales, establishing the company's digital presence and expanding market reach.

Conducted targeted user research to optimize the customer's online shopping experience, directly contributing to a 20% increase in overall revenue through strategic upselling and menu optimization.

Managed comprehensive digital presence, including website and social media, significantly improving brand visibility and positioning among Odense's top-rated restaurants.

Leader Medica
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IT Assistant & Digital Communication Designer

Italy, Italy

Summary

Supported IT operations and digital communication efforts, optimizing corporate web presence and facilitating digital transformation initiatives.

Highlights

Designed and optimized the corporate website and internal communication materials, enhancing information dissemination and user engagement.

Collected employee feedback to identify pain points and developed comprehensive onboarding guides, improving adoption of new digital tools.

Supported critical IT operations, contributing to a seamless digital transformation process across the organization.

Education

University of Southern Denmark
Denmark, Denmark

M.Sc. IT

Web Communication Design

Grade: GPA 3.5

University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy, Italy

B.A.

Communication Sciences & Communication Technologies

Languages

English
Italian
Albanian
French
Spanish

Skills

Technical Skills

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Git, Web Development, Front-end Development, Responsive Design.

Professional Competencies

Empathy, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, User Empathy.

UX/UI & Research

User Research, Usability Testing, Personas, Wireframing, Prototyping, Accessibility (WCAG), Design Thinking, UI Design, Interaction Design.

Design Software

Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop.