Mayali Clary
Ux Designer & Researcher
Experience
Freelance UX designer & researcher
Self employed | Jan 2023 - present
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Designed websites and app interfaces for educational, tech, and community clients using Figma
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Built front-end layouts with HTML and CSS for interactive Virginia Tech learning modules
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Conducted user research using interviews and surveys to identify pain points and inform design
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Translated research findings into personas, journey maps, and wireframes
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Developed interactive prototypes and supported usability testing cycles
UX Design/Research Intern
Marketeq Digital | Oct 2024 - present
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Created wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys across multiple industry landing pages
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Delivered research-based design recommendations and participated in strategic product planning
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Supported the UX framework and release planning for digital infrastructure redesign
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Collaborated on prototypes with micro/macro interaction considerations
UX Designer
DegreeCat | Jun 2023 – Oct 2023
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Developed interactive prototypes and wireframes to support user-centered platform redesign
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Led user research through surveys and persona development to guide design strategy
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Presented data-backed design solutions in cross-functional team meetings
Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project Intern
Mercatus Center | Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
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Conducted AI policy research and wrote articles on real-world AI use cases
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Supported policy team briefings with up-to-date news and hearing summaries
Marketing Intern
Vegg Inc. | Dec 2024 – Jun 2025
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Designed digital content for social campaigns, events, and email newsletters
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Analyzed metrics and trends to improve audience engagement
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Contributed to brand strategy and content ideation for rural ag-tech outreach
Social Media Coordinator
Group Chat Mag | Dec 2024 – Present
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Produced multi-platform content campaigns and secured interviews with artists and PR reps
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Used analytics to guide TikTok/Instagram content strategy
President
XYZ Art Gallery | Jun 2022 – May 2024
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Doubled gallery income within 6 months of starting role by increasing event participation through creative curation of artwork, booking talent, and marketing
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Managed gallery contracts, artist relations, and team coordination
Skills
User Experience (UX) · User Research · Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma) · HTML · CSS · Visual Design · Design Strategy · Accessibility · Content Design · Usability Testing · User Interviews · Web design · Marketing · team collaboration · Management