Brendan Stern
Product Designer
Weston, FL
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented professional with dual bachelor’s degrees in science and a passion for design. Experienced in UI/UX design, graphic creation, content production, and tech problem solving. Skilled in Figma, Adobe tools, and video editing with a strong foundation in user-centered design. Eager to leverage a background in both science and media to create intuitive, engaging digital experiences.
Work
Experience
Graphic Designer & Editor
Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy
Miami, FL
December 2024 - Present
Brainstorm ideas for graphics that can be used for school related projects
Design and create logos that will be displayed
Edit photos taken during school events
Occasionally manage school social media pages for event promotion
General volunteer work such as helping out at school events
Educational Content Creator
Pearson
Remote
November 2022 - Present
Record videos outlining solutions to problems
Teach the viewers science content to better understand the topic
Edit videos and submit to the site for users to find
Assist in Academic Projects to increase the quantity/quality of content
Freelance Content Creator & Editor
Self-Employed
Remote
October 2017 - Present
Created a variety of content including graphics, videos, thumbnails, logos, etc.
Edited video content for public and private use by friends & family.
Utilized Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Canva, and Vegas Pro.
Provided feedback based on my own expertise and made changes based on provided feedback.
Education
UX Academy
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
September 2024 - Present
500+ hours of coursework focused on UI/UX design, user research, wireframing, visual design, and prototyping
Completed 100+ real-world design projects across responsive web and mobile platforms
Participated in regular 1-on-1 mentorship with an experienced UX designer
Built a professional portfolio through iterative design, user testing, and case study development
Participated in group design sessions with other students and industry leaders
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL
May 2018 - July 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Natural and Applied Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL
May 2018 - July 2021
Certificates
UX Academy Foundations
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
September 2024 - October 2024
Successfully completed over 80 hours of coursework on the fundamentals of UX/UI Design
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Online
August 2024
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Online
July 2024
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
Key Skills
Accessibility & Inclusive Design • Adobe Photoshop • Affinity Mapping • Branding & Logo Design • Canva • Competitive Analysis • Content Creation • Creative Thinking • Figma • Information Architecture • Interaction Design • Journey Mapping • Mobile App Design • Persona Development • Problem Solving • Prototyping • Responsive Web Design • Task Flows & User Flows • Usability Testing • User Interface (UI) Design • User Research • User Experience (UX) Design • Video Editing • Visual Design • Wireframing
Brendan Stern
Product Designer
Weston, FL
brendansterndesigns@gmail.com
brendansterndesigns.com
/in/brendansterndesigns
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented professional with dual bachelor’s degrees in science and a passion for design. Experienced in UI/UX design, graphic creation, content production, and tech problem solving. Skilled in Figma, Adobe tools, and video editing with a strong foundation in user-centered design. Eager to leverage a background in both science and media to create intuitive, engaging digital experiences.
Work Experience
December 2024 - Present
Graphic Designer & Editor
Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy
Miami, FL
Brainstorm ideas for graphics that can be used for school related projects
Design and create logos that will be displayed
Edit photos taken during school events
Occasionally manage school social media pages for event promotion
General volunteer work such as helping out at school events
November 2022 - Present
Educational Content Creator
Pearson
Remote
Record videos outlining solutions to problems
Teach the viewers science content to better understand the topic
Edit videos and submit to the site for users to find
Assist in Academic Projects to increase the quantity/quality of content
October 2017 - Present
Freelance Content Creator & Editor
Self-Employed
Remote
Created a variety of content including graphics, videos, thumbnails, logos, etc.
Edited video content for public and private use by friends & family.
Utilized Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Canva, and Vegas Pro.
Provided feedback based on my own expertise and made changes based on provided feedback.
Education
September 2024 - Present
UX Academy
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
500+ hours of coursework focused on UI/UX design, user research, wireframing, visual design, and prototyping
Completed 100+ real-world design projects across responsive web and mobile platforms
Participated in regular 1-on-1 mentorship with an experienced UX designer
Built a professional portfolio through iterative design, user testing, and case study development
Participated in group design sessions with other students and industry leaders
May 2018 - July 2021
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Natural and Applied Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Certificates
September 2024 - October 2024
UX Academy Foundations
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
Successfully completed over 80 hours of coursework on the fundamentals of UX/UI Design
August 2024
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Online
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
July 2024
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Online
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
Key Skills
Accessibility & Inclusive Design • Adobe Photoshop • Affinity Mapping • Branding & Logo Design • Canva • Competitive Analysis • Content Creation • Creative Thinking • Figma • Information Architecture • Interaction Design • Journey Mapping • Mobile App Design • Persona Development • Problem Solving • Prototyping • Responsive Web Design • Task Flows & User Flows • Usability Testing • User Interface (UI) Design • User Research • User Experience (UX) Design • Video Editing • Visual Design • Wireframing
Brendan Stern
Product Designer
Weston, FL
brendansterndesigns@gmail.com
brendansterndesigns.com
/in/brendansterndesigns
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented professional with dual bachelor’s degrees in science and a passion for design. Experienced in UI/UX design, graphic creation, content production, and tech problem solving. Skilled in Figma, Adobe tools, and video editing with a strong foundation in user-centered design. Eager to leverage a background in both science and media to create intuitive, engaging digital experiences.
Work Experience
December 2024 - Present
Graphic Designer & Editor
Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy
Miami, FL
Brainstorm ideas for graphics that can be used for school related projects
Design and create logos that will be displayed
Edit photos taken during school events
Occasionally manage school social media pages for event promotion
General volunteer work such as helping out at school events
November 2022 - Present
Educational Content Creator
Pearson
Remote
Record videos outlining solutions to problems
Teach the viewers science content to better understand the topic
Edit videos and submit to the site for users to find
Assist in Academic Projects to increase the quantity/quality of content
October 2017 - Present
Freelance Content Creator & Editor
Self-Employed
Remote
Created a variety of content including graphics, videos, thumbnails, logos, etc.
Edited video content for public and private use by friends & family.
Utilized Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Canva, and Vegas Pro.
Provided feedback based on my own expertise and made changes based on provided feedback.
Education
September 2024 - Present
UX Academy
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
500+ hours of coursework focused on UI/UX design, user research, wireframing, visual design, and prototyping
Completed 100+ real-world design projects across responsive web and mobile platforms
Participated in regular 1-on-1 mentorship with an experienced UX designer
Built a professional portfolio through iterative design, user testing, and case study development
Participated in group design sessions with other students and industry leaders
May 2018 - July 2021
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Natural and Applied Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Certificates
September 2024 - October 2024
UX Academy Foundations
DesignLab
Online Bootcamp
Successfully completed over 80 hours of coursework on the fundamentals of UX/UI Design
August 2024
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Online
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
July 2024
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Online
Successfully completed an online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera
Key Skills
Accessibility & Inclusive Design • Adobe Photoshop • Affinity Mapping • Branding & Logo Design • Canva • Competitive Analysis • Content Creation • Creative Thinking • Figma • Information Architecture • Interaction Design • Journey Mapping • Mobile App Design • Persona Development • Problem Solving • Prototyping • Responsive Web Design • Task Flows & User Flows • Usability Testing • User Interface (UI) Design • User Research • User Experience (UX) Design • Video Editing • Visual Design • Wireframing