Resume

Tommy Hicks

Product Designer in Atlanta, GA

He/him

tommyhicks.io

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

Certificate, UX/UI Design & Development

Received training in design thinking, prototyping and wireframing, interface design, visual design theory, web prototyping with HTML5 and CSS, interaction design with JavaScript and jQuery

UX Designer | GMV

Remote

Researched and iterated public transportation software with the aim of making service more efficient, safe, and expansive.

Fulfillment Associate & UX Designer | Target

Atlanta, GA

Seasonal retail role: turned into a investigative design project aiming to make Target's fulfillment process more efficient.

UX Designer | KEH

Atlanta, GA

Analyzing and prototyping new internal tools to optimize business efficiency and establish design presence.

UX Designer | SIVCO Inc

Athens, GA

Pivoting from EHS to design:

Researching effectiveness of existing lab safety software, and testing iterative changes with users to solidify and expand product offerings.

Industrial Hygiene Specialist | University of Georgia Environmental Safety Division

Athens, GA

Co-led various health & safety programs for the UGA: COVID-19 response, lab safety network, waste management, and identifying new program possibilities.

Environmental Compliance Intern | Georgia Environmental Protection Division

Athens, GA

Shadowed and conducted state-level wastewater, drinking water, air, solid waste, and stormwater environmental compliance inspections across 24 northeast Georgia counties.

Research Assistant | University of Georgia Department of Epidemiology

Athens, GA

Conducted interviews to collect quantitative data and turn it into a public-facing health database.

Bus Operator & Trainer | University of Georgia Auxiliary Services

Athens, GA

Acquired CDL; obtained 3,000+ safe driving hours and trained incoming employees on transit operations.

Product Designer | GEM Wise Money Management

Atlanta, GA

Ideated with client and built a website/brand identity for a new money management business aimed at assisting the elderly.

UX Designer | Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue Nonprofit Website Re-Design

Remote

Collaborated with fellow designers and developers to re-design a non-profit's website to encourage animal adoption, fostering and volunteering.

UX Designer | GasBuddy Mobile App Re-Design

Remote

Collaborated with fellow designers to re-design a fuel-savings oriented mobile application to help ease the burden of inflation among users.

UX Designer | ROVE Mobile App Design

Remote

Designed a mobile app (from scratch) targeting the pain point of packing for trips.

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