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Trina Corrao
UX Designer & Researcher
trina.corrao@gmail.com
612.805.1159
Empathic, passionate, multi-disciplinary designer focused on a user-centric approach. Utilizing my extensive Fortune 500 client experience and diverse set of skills, I’m able to craft engaging experiences and interactions that users value while achieving stakeholder objectives.
Crafted a proof of concept for an online platform that allows adult learners in the tech field to gain skills through a curriculum that includes both 2D and 3D interface options
Conceptualized, researched and prototyped a mobile app that would help homeowners reduce stress and anxiety by tracking and storing home management information and inventory
Researched a non-profit’s education website and performed user testing to provide clarity surrounding their user’s needs
UX Case Studies
Annotated Prototypes
Heuristic Analysis
Interactive Wireframes
Methods
Figma
Figjam
Adobe Creative Suite
Software & Tools
Sketch
Microsoft Office
Chat GPT
Competitive Analysis
User Research
+more
Axure
+ more
User Flows
User Journey Maps
Usability Testing
Experience
UX Web Specialist | 3M (Headquarters) | 2023-Present
Collaborate with a multifunctional team to enhance customer experiences for 3M’s global online catalog
Identify and implemented optimizations to improve user experience and engagement, aligning with business objectives
Partner with copywriters and designers to develop content strategies that enhance website experience
Manage site development with the corporate web services team, ensuring quality assurance and meeting project deadlines
Senior Designer | Periscope Minneapolis | 2015–2022
Collaborated with small and large teams to design and establish guidelines for multiple brands
Coordinated with clients and key stakeholders, creative directors, copywriters, project managers and account managers to align brand expectations while also meeting federal guidelines
Prioritized research and feedback to continuously improve design system’s usability and effectiveness
Oversaw design work for an Asia-based team of 3 designers for an international grocery store chain
Art directed production and post production of multiple brand’s assets and creative efforts
Mentored peers
Designer/Senior Production Artist | Betty (formerly Periscope) | 1997 - 2015
Worked with designers and stakeholders to ensure final designs were accurate, consistent, and optimized
Maintained strong attention to detail and focus on quality control
Developed processes and efficiencies to streamline workflow and reduce errors for users
Proved leadership as a team lead; mentoring, interviewing and advocating for teammates
Education
User Experience Design Certification | Prime Digital Academy, Minneapolis
UX Accessibility Course Certifications | Deque University
Accessibility Fundamentals – Disabilities, Guidelines and Laws
Designing an Accessible User Experience
Interaction Design Foundation
Certificates earned:
Journey Mapping
Gestalt Psychology & Web Design
Human-Computer Interaction – HCI
Design Thinking
Commercial Art Degree | Minneapolis College