Blaire Coleman

Dynamic UX designer and Technical Writer with a proven track record of translating complex concepts into user-friendly interfaces and comprehensible documentation. With a commitment to innovation and a cross-disciplinary skill set, I am poised to contribute valuable insights and expertise to elevate digital experiences and facilitate user engagement.

What I Do

Photography

Graphic Design

Videography

UX Research

Education

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology | Indiana University -Purdue University Indianapolis

May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication

January 2024

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

My Skillsets: Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Document Design, Editing, Copy Writing, Research, Teamwork, Communication, Graphic Design, Photography, Filming, Editing, UX/UI Design, and Creativity.

This is made possible through being a pursuer of learning.

Skillsets

Transcript.

Software Proficiencies

Figma

iMovie

Adobe XD

Procreate

JavaScript

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

CSS

HTML5

Experience

Technical Writer, Catalent Pharma Solutions

  • Teamwork and Project Management: Successfully managed a total of 12 client accounts throughout my tenure, handling up to 9 simultaneously, showcasing strong teamwork and project management skills.

  • Project Documentation: Consistently delivered project documentation on time for product manufacturing, ensuring efficient and timely processes.

  • Change Management: Executed Change Management strategies in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, facilitating seamless transitions for client product documentation.

  • Collaboration: Facilitated regular internal and external collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and fostering a cooperative work environment.

  • Subject Matter Expert Interaction: I conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather information, playing a pivotal role in informing technical writing for instructional documentation used by operators on the floor.

  • Knowledge Sharing: Served as a valuable resource for team members, providing insights into the Technical Writing Project, proficient use of Microsoft Word, and navigating unconventional client manufacturing processes.

Web Designer and Developer, Tabei Design LLC

  • Generational Curse Podcast - Brand Development and Web Design: Spearheaded the brand development and web design for the Generational Curse Podcast, creating a cohesive visual identity that resonates with the target audience. This included designing a logo, selecting color palettes, and developing a user-friendly website to enhance the podcast's online presence.

  • Haitian Hope Humanitarian Efforts - Web Design, Photography, and Videography: Played a key role in the web design, photography, and videography efforts for Haitian Hope Humanitarian Efforts. Created an engaging website, captured impactful photographs, and produced compelling videos to convey the organization's mission and activities, fostering increased awareness and support for their humanitarian initiatives.

Writing Freelance Consultant

  • Project Proposals and Project Presentations

  • Informative and Persuasive Report Writing

  • Blog Writing

Marketing Intern, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

  • Community Outreach 

  • Fundraising

  • Social Media Content Creation  

  • Editing

Communications Intern, Bepko Learning Center

  • Document Management and Editing

  • Articles on Accessibility for distribution to the IU community

  • Help Documentation

Technical Writing Tutor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

  • Peer tutoring in technical writing for undergraduate to PhD students

  • Training Documentation

  • Training facilitation 

Student Researcher, Center for Research and Learning

  • Conducted research on user-centered design

  • Usability Testing

  • e-learning application design (iterative process)

  • Educational app development  

  • Team collaborative writing

April 2021-Current

July 2020-Current

June 2019 - April 2021

Summer 2019

January 2019-

April 2021

August 2018-

July 2020

June 2018-

May 2019

Other Skills and Extracuriculars