Donovan McCain, M.Ed.
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, — Masters in Education (M.Ed.)
August 2011 - August 2014
University of Mississippi — Bachelors in Psychology (B.A.)
August 2009 - May 2011
RELEVANT SKILLS
UX DESIGN
Strong understanding of UX Methodology and Process - User Empathy - Content Strategy - UX Writing - Microcopy - Information Architecture - User Flow - Wireframing - Low/Hi Fidelity Prototypes - Cognitive Psychology - Behavior Science - Axure - Balsamiq - Photoshop - HTML5 - CSS - Javascript - React.js - Bash - Business Objectives -
UX RESEARCH
Proficient with Qualitative & Quantitative research methods - Building Hypothesis - Creating Surveys - A/B Testing - Card Sorting - Analytics - Usability Testing - Behavior Coding
EMPLOYMENT
User Experience Design/Research & Consulting - Freelance 2017 - Present
Assisting with the development of mobile apps and websites. Creating user-flows. Low and hi-fidelity prototyping. Rapid prototyping. Providing consulting on existing products concerning usability. Improving information architecture and developing content strategy.
Kelley Counseling - Mental Health Therapist 2016 - Present
Assisting clients with a variety of diagnoses in an outpatient setting. Areas of expertise would include working with individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, couples counseling, and career counseling.
The Aya Center - Outpatient Therapist (Contract) 2015 - 2016
Worked with children, adolescents, and adult family members in the Raleigh-Durham area. Met client needs in multiple locations, including visits in home, office, and school settings. Worked with a team of professionals to deliver therapeutic interventions for individuals and families in addition to assisting in connecting clients with local resources.
Barnes & Noble,- Shipping/Receiving - 2014 - 2015
Main duties consisted of sorting and shelving merchandise and assisting with receiving shipments. Frequently assisted customers in person and over the phones on the sales floor in as well as the register and customer service desks.
University of Mississippi, School of Education - Graduate Assistant - 2013 - 2014
Assisted with the organization and categorization of research articles for a scholarly journal focused on educational research. Activities included being a point of contact for article authors, making previously published content available online, and assisting to ensure incoming articles met the correct criteria and guidelines for further review.
Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) University of Mississippi - Project Coordinator -2012 - 2013
Provided continued public relations support for the MSBDC and expanded efforts to research and update the MSBDC online and social media presence. Coordinated statewide efforts to produce and publish updated business training videos. Assisted with the development and implementation of webinars as an outreach and instructional tool for MSBDC business counselors.
Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) University of Mississippi - Public Relations Graduate Assistant- 2010 - 2012
Lead the production, development, and delivery of weekly Stakeholder Newsletters and monthly Client Newsletters. Assisted with multiple PR activities at local, state and federal levels, including preparing materials used by MSBDC State and Assistant Directors for meetings with House and Senate legislators. Conducted multiple presentations on PR topics at annual MSBDC statewide meetings. Gained experience working with multiple types of office software, including Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Intensive 2-Day Workshop - Evidence based mindfulness based stress reduction training.
- "You Can't Make Me!" - Effective Techniques for Managing Highly Resistant Clients
- 7 Habits for Highly Effective People Signature Course - Leadership and time management training.
TEACHING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
University of Mississippi, Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence — EDHE 101 Instructor - 2012 -2014
Instructed EDHE 101 classes designed to assist in the development of academic skills for incoming freshmen and to explore helpful behaviors to offer them a better chance to accomplish their academic goals.
University of Mississippi, Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence — EDHE 202 Instructor -2012 -2014
Participated for two years in a program that provided a combination of counseling and academic support for troubled students who were in danger of failing out of school.
Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) 2010-2013
Provided multiple presentations at annual statewide meetings regarding stakeholder engagement and implementation of social media outreach strategies.
Reference List:
Don Church
UX Designer at Extron Electronics
Don.church@gmail.com
937-545-7592 (cell)
Dr. LaVera Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
919-345-4664
lifespansupervision@gmail.com
C Shawn Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
shawn.kelleycounselingnc@gmail.com