Debora Ledesma Buchenhorst

Experience

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  Hernandez Bookshop

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Bookseller

  • Managed book sales, specializing in contemporary and classic literature, which gave me a strong foundation in literary culture.

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  Burningbluesoul Design Studio

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Graphic Designer Internship

  • Designed marketing materials and handled image retouching for various print campaigns, ensuring high-quality visual output.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2022

  Graphic Design

  • Created visually appealing and informative print materials such as magazines, book covers, and brochures.• Developed data visualizations for annual reports to effectively communicate complex information.• Designed brand identities, including logos, marketing materials, and style guides.• As a junior designer I co-designed the Alice Salomon Hochschule website.

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  Maxim Gorki Theater

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Graphic Designer

  • Created brochures and promotional materials for theater productions, focusing on user-friendly and visually appealing designs.• Enhanced audience engagement through well-crafted, responsive design.

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  Atlanta International School

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Visual Arts & Spanish Teacher Assistant

  • Assisted in visual arts and Spanish instruction, following structured lesson plans to ensure effective student learning.• Helped organize classroom materials and support students in creative tasks, enhancing their artistic and linguistic development.

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  Lancaster University

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Adjunt Lecturer

  • Empowered foundational-level students with hands-on exposure to the realm of application development. • Guided and mentored students in conceiving wireframes for their envisioned products and successfully translating those concepts into interactive application prototypes.

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  Phase6

  Mar 2023 - Nov 2024

  UX/UI

  • Led the end-to-end UX design process, driving innovative solutions.• Conducted thorough research into existing solutions and industry best practices.• Led the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mock-ups.• Conducted user testing sessions and insightful user interviews.• Elevated the usability and consistency of design patterns and components.• Transformed concepts into visually striking UI designs.