About Me
My name is Daeshawn Bullock, a creative designer with a passion for designing digital experiences that are both visually stunning and intuitive. Apart from design, I like to spend my spare time reading, writing, and hiking!
Education
University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA
August 2020 - August 2024
Bachelors of Art and Sciences - English
Southside Virginia Community College | Keysville, VA
August 2018 - May 2020
Associate Degree of Arts and Sciences - Humanities
Experience
Middle School English Teacher
Charlotte County Public Schools | Charlotte Court House, VA
July 2024 - Present
Designed engaging lesson plans that balanced structure with interactive and visual learning experiences, fostering student engagement.
Adapted complex concepts into digestible content, a skill applicable to UX writing and content strategy.
Developed and implemented study guides and educational materials tailored to user (student) needs.
Managed multiple projects and administrative tasks, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.
UX Designer & Web Developer
UVA Alumni Association (Internship) | Charlottesville, VA
October 2022 - June 2024
Led the rebuild of the Alumni Association Intranet using WordPress, enhancing usability and accessibility for internal staff.
Conducted use research and testing to identify pain points and improve site navigation and content organization.
Developed custom WordPress solutions, improving backend efficiency and site performance.
Collaborated with stakeholders to align the redesign with the organization's goals.
Sales Representative
L.L. Bean | Charlottesville, VA
October 2021 - June 2024
Provided customer-centric solutions by understanding user needs, a key principle in UX design.
Assisted in merchandising and product presentation, ensuring an intuitive shopping experience.
Developed strong communication skills through daily interactions with diverse customers.
Skills
Framer
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
User Research
Usability Testing
User Interviews
Wireframing & Prototyping
Design Thinking
Analytical Writing
Content Development
Project Management
Events Coordination
Graphic Design
Python / Java / HTML + CSS
Why work with me?
A creative designer looking to make a difference in design through the means of research and rhetoric.