Front-End • Mobile • UI/UX

Hi, I’m Jasmine Black.

Front-End and mobile developer in training with a strong background in UX/UI and digital design. I’m currently earning my B.S. in Software Engineering at WGU and building modern, user-centered web and mobile experiences.

Career Focus

  • Front-End & mobile development
  • UI/UX and product design
  • Responsive web interfaces
  • User-centered digital experiences
  • B.S. Software Engineering – WGU (Java track)

About Me

I’m a Software Engineering student at Western Governors University with a background in UX/UI and digital design. Over the past several years, I’ve worked in senior design, web, and marketing roles, creating user experiences, brand systems, and digital products for companies across multiple industries.

Now I’m transitioning into full-time software development with a focus on front-end and mobile applications. I’m passionate about building clean interfaces, improving usability, and bringing designs to life with code. My goal is to combine strong visual design with modern development practices to create seamless, user-centered products that feel as good to use as they look.

Skills

Development

  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • Responsive web layouts
  • Bootstrap 4
  • Git & GitHub
  • VS Code
  • Intro Python & Java (WGU)

UX / UI & Product

  • Wireframing & user flows
  • UX research & usability testing
  • UI layout, grids, and hierarchy
  • Design systems & style guides
  • Web and landing page design
  • Customer journey optimization

Tools & Platforms

  • Figma, Sketch, InVision
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Adobe XD, After Effects, Dreamweaver
  • WordPress, SharePoint
  • Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Constant Contact

Projects

Tindog – Responsive Landing Page

A fun “Tinder for dogs” concept site built to practice responsive front-end development with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

HTML • CSS • Bootstrap

Personal Portfolio

A clean, modern one-page portfolio showcasing my projects, skills, and my transition from senior design and UX into software engineering and front-end/mobile development.

HTML • CSS

Sentinel Home Health Concept Site

A professional landing page concept for a home health organization, combining my healthcare experience with UI design and front-end skills to create a trustworthy, service-focused web presence.

HTML • CSS • UI Design

Python Fitness Toolkit (In Progress)

A collection of small Python scripts for macros, daily calorie targets, water tracking, and workout logging as I learn core programming through WGU and build real, practical tools.

Python • CLI Tools

WGU Journey

2025 – Program Start

Enrolled in the B.S. Software Engineering (Java track) program at Western Governors University with a goal to complete the degree in about two years while working and building real projects.

Core Focus Areas

Programming fundamentals (Python & Java), data structures and algorithms, software design, and full-stack concepts, applied to front-end and mobile-focused projects.

Goals

Build a strong GitHub portfolio, transition into a front-end or mobile developer role, and continue blending design, engineering, and fitness/productivity projects into a cohesive career.

Resume Snapshot

Education

  • B.S. Software Engineering (In Progress)
    Western Governors University – Java Track
  • B.S. Graphic Design, Minor Web Design
    The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division
  • UX Design Certificate
    Google (2022)

Design Skills & Tools

  • Web Tools
    CSS, HTML, GitHub, WordPress, Google Analytics, Figma, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, SharePoint
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
    Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Adobe XD
  • UX/UI & Front-End Software
    Sketch, InVision, VS Code (HTML/CSS/jQuery – Bootstrap 4)
  • Specialties
    Branding & identity, UX/UI, print collateral, advertising, B2B marketing, package design, user experience & interaction

Professional Experience

  • Senior Digital Marketing Designer
    Viktoria Deann (2022–2024)
    • Designed digital ads, brochures, and social content
    • Led SEO/SEM and AdWords campaign assets
    • Improved web graphics and managed vendor relationships
    • Created CRM-driven email marketing campaigns
  • Lead UX/UI Designer
    Response Mine Interactive (2022–2023)
    • Designed landing pages, banners, and marketing sites
    • Collaborated with stakeholders on UX optimization
    • Built layouts and comps aligned with brand standards
    • Applied UX best practices across direct-response campaigns
  • Creative Director
    The Agency Marketing Group (2022–2023)
    • Led creative direction and campaign concepts
    • Oversaw print vs. digital formatting and deliverables
    • Produced digital ads, email newsletters, and landing pages
  • Graphic/Web Designer
    Sentinel Home Health (2019–2022)
    • Updated and maintained web content
    • Designed marketing materials and UI/UX assets
    • Developed style guides and visual standards
  • UI/UX Designer (Freelance)
    Hype & Mehe, LLC (2019–Present)
    • Created wireframes, flows, and UI layouts
    • Contributed to user research and usability testing
    • Recommended UX improvements and best practices
  • Additional Experience
    Graphic Designer roles supporting schools, churches, and agencies; print & design specialist; and in-house design support across digital and print channels.

This is a summary. You can download my full resume or contact me for the latest version and full role history.

Contact

I’m open to internships, junior front-end and mobile developer roles, and collaboration on UX-heavy, fitness, or productivity-focused digital projects.