Darius Carrick
Senior UI/UX Designer & Developer at Swyfft- Claim this Profile
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Steve Morris
Darius was an extremely talented and productive content strategist at GuideSpark. In addition to utilizing his creative and writing skills, he exhibited strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills on a daily basis. Darius successfully built processes to make content creation more efficient, and worked with Engineering to incorporate these into larger systems. GuideSpark benefited tremendously by his skill, hard work, and good humor.
Kelly Shultz
I had the pleasure of working with Darius on many creative and technical projects at GuideSpark. Working at a startup often requires adapting and gaining skill sets and Darius met every new challenge with enthusiasm and a great attitude. Darius set himself apart when he led the charge in developing a new automated video system for GuideSpark. The system required Darius to create complicated logic paths, the user interfaces, and deliver training to a team of more than 20 writers. All of which he executed with grace and incredible speed. Darius is one of my favorite people to work with and would make a fantastic addition to any team.
Steve Morris
Darius was an extremely talented and productive content strategist at GuideSpark. In addition to utilizing his creative and writing skills, he exhibited strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills on a daily basis. Darius successfully built processes to make content creation more efficient, and worked with Engineering to incorporate these into larger systems. GuideSpark benefited tremendously by his skill, hard work, and good humor.
Kelly Shultz
I had the pleasure of working with Darius on many creative and technical projects at GuideSpark. Working at a startup often requires adapting and gaining skill sets and Darius met every new challenge with enthusiasm and a great attitude. Darius set himself apart when he led the charge in developing a new automated video system for GuideSpark. The system required Darius to create complicated logic paths, the user interfaces, and deliver training to a team of more than 20 writers. All of which he executed with grace and incredible speed. Darius is one of my favorite people to work with and would make a fantastic addition to any team.
Steve Morris
Darius was an extremely talented and productive content strategist at GuideSpark. In addition to utilizing his creative and writing skills, he exhibited strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills on a daily basis. Darius successfully built processes to make content creation more efficient, and worked with Engineering to incorporate these into larger systems. GuideSpark benefited tremendously by his skill, hard work, and good humor.
Kelly Shultz
I had the pleasure of working with Darius on many creative and technical projects at GuideSpark. Working at a startup often requires adapting and gaining skill sets and Darius met every new challenge with enthusiasm and a great attitude. Darius set himself apart when he led the charge in developing a new automated video system for GuideSpark. The system required Darius to create complicated logic paths, the user interfaces, and deliver training to a team of more than 20 writers. All of which he executed with grace and incredible speed. Darius is one of my favorite people to work with and would make a fantastic addition to any team.
Steve Morris
Darius was an extremely talented and productive content strategist at GuideSpark. In addition to utilizing his creative and writing skills, he exhibited strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills on a daily basis. Darius successfully built processes to make content creation more efficient, and worked with Engineering to incorporate these into larger systems. GuideSpark benefited tremendously by his skill, hard work, and good humor.
Kelly Shultz
I had the pleasure of working with Darius on many creative and technical projects at GuideSpark. Working at a startup often requires adapting and gaining skill sets and Darius met every new challenge with enthusiasm and a great attitude. Darius set himself apart when he led the charge in developing a new automated video system for GuideSpark. The system required Darius to create complicated logic paths, the user interfaces, and deliver training to a team of more than 20 writers. All of which he executed with grace and incredible speed. Darius is one of my favorite people to work with and would make a fantastic addition to any team.
Experience
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Swyfft
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior UI/UX Designer & Developer
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Apr 2018 - Present
Balance user, business, and brand needs and execute on UX research, information architecture, and visual design for insurance quoting and processing web applications and marketing channels. Work I've completed: • Performed redesigns of existing apps in 5 responsive breakpoints • Created UI design system and style guide and work with front-end developers to create reusable components in the code base • Conducted user research, compile data, performed card sorting and analysis of issues, and designed an insurance management dashboard based on this data • Conducted competitor research and design prototype for auto insurance • Coded responsive, all-client-compatible transactional and marketing html email templates • Designed policy document templates, standardized company email signatures, brand stationary, and various print brochures and marketing materials • Designed and built marketing blog website https://blog.swyfft.com with WordPress • Coded various static html/css/javascript prototypes for live user testing • Developed standardized vector illustration style for product and marketing materials • Created interface training videos and recorded and mixed my own voiceover • Developed vector loading animations for basic loading screen and insurance quote loading screen • Implemented collaboration tools, such as Zeplin, for more organized project handoffs and feedback • Created product spec documentation to keep a single source of truth Show less
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MOJO Marketplace
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Marketing Specialist
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2018
• Improved user experience with human-centered content strategy, copy, design, and development • Enhanced brand recognition and experience by establishing a content style guide and content user experience guilelines • Executed marketing campaigns from ideation to production (copy, design, development) and A/B tested copy and design elements blog.mojomarketplace.com • Improved user experience with human-centered content strategy, copy, design, and development • Enhanced brand recognition and experience by establishing a content style guide and content user experience guilelines • Executed marketing campaigns from ideation to production (copy, design, development) and A/B tested copy and design elements blog.mojomarketplace.com
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AvantLink
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Strategist
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
• Increased web traffic by 50% by establishing a content marketing experience • Drove user engagement through interactive user experiences and animation, and tested interactions with Google Analytics events • Manage blog editorial calendar, write posts, design featured images, and analyze traffic and activity • Increased web traffic by 50% by establishing a content marketing experience • Drove user engagement through interactive user experiences and animation, and tested interactions with Google Analytics events • Manage blog editorial calendar, write posts, design featured images, and analyze traffic and activity
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GuideSpark
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Strategist/Product Writer
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Apr 2014 - Jun 2016
• Reduced animated video production time by 90% through software development, modular content architecture, and user experience design • Directed video content brainstorms and storyboards • Developed product wireframes and requirements • Reduced animated video production time by 90% through software development, modular content architecture, and user experience design • Directed video content brainstorms and storyboards • Developed product wireframes and requirements
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Hornblower Cruises and Events
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United States
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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First Officer
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Jun 2010 - Apr 2014
• Assisted captain with commercial vessel operation and safety • Coordinated events such as weddings, birthday parties, and corporate parties • Assisted captain with commercial vessel operation and safety • Coordinated events such as weddings, birthday parties, and corporate parties
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Auto Tech Engine Rebuilders
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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Automotive Technician
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Jun 2007 - Apr 2014
• Helped improve efficiency for my family's business by implementing web tools • Diagnosed and repaired high emission vehicles under the CA SMOG program • Performed complete mechanical restorations to classic cars, and managed body and interior restorations through outsourcing • Helped improve efficiency for my family's business by implementing web tools • Diagnosed and repaired high emission vehicles under the CA SMOG program • Performed complete mechanical restorations to classic cars, and managed body and interior restorations through outsourcing
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Education
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2010 - 2012
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General -
2007 - 2010
Las Positas College
Certificate, Automotive Service Technician
