Shelly Benson
About Shelly Benson
Shelly Benson is a Junior UX Designer at Backbase and a UX/UI Teaching Assistant at Ironhack in Amsterdam. She possesses a diverse skill set in graphic design and UX methods, leveraging her background in marketing and customer service to create user-centric products.
Work at Backbase
Shelly Benson has been employed as a Junior UX Designer at Backbase since 2021. In this role, she applies her expertise in user experience design to develop user-centric products. Her responsibilities include conducting user research, creating wireframes, and prototyping. Shelly's work contributes to enhancing the overall user experience for Backbase's digital solutions.
Current Role at Ironhack
Since 2020, Shelly Benson has served as a UX/UI Teaching Assistant at Ironhack in Amsterdam. In this position, she supports students in their learning journey, sharing her knowledge of UX methodologies and design tools. Shelly's role involves guiding students through practical exercises and helping them develop their skills in user experience and interface design.
Education and Expertise
Shelly Benson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Industries and Marketing from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education at Ironhack, completing a course in Industrial and Product Design with a focus on User Experience & User Interface Design from 2019 to 2020. Shelly has developed expertise in various UX methods, including user interviews, usability testing, and customer journey mapping.
Background in Marketing and Content Creation
Prior to her current roles, Shelly worked as a Content Manager at Freelance Marketing and Creative Services from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed content creation and marketing strategies for various clients. Her diverse background includes experience in sales, marketing, and customer service, which she utilizes to inform her design approach and create effective user-centric products.
Skills in Graphic and UI Design
Shelly Benson possesses strong graphic design skills, utilizing tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Inkscape. She is also proficient in UI design tools including Sketch, Adobe XD, and Figma. Her technical skills are complemented by her experience in social media management, where she has successfully engaged audiences and enhanced the online presence of independent businesses.