EMILY WOOLNOUGH

(12/05/2025 – 04/07/2025)

Designed and enhanced user experiences based on client and end-user requirements, translating these into accessible, responsive React interfaces. Implemented modular styling using SASS and LESS and ensured code quality and functionality through testing with Vitest, following usability and web development best practices.

• Improved design consistency and collaboration by 40% by organising projects and creating reusable FIGMA component library based on UX best practices and user needs.
• Working toward improved development efficiency, with an aim to reduce build time by 30% by creating reusable React component system.

(12/02/2024 – 21/03/2025)

Collaborated as part of a cross-functional Agile team to define, design, and document accessible, user-centred web interfaces in Figma, aligned with WCAG standards and client requirements. Using the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), I translated stakeholder input and research findings into structured design specifications, working alongside developers and analysts to ensure usability best practices and readiness for implementation.

• Improved client and stakeholder engagement by 20%, as measured by reduced iteration cycles and increased satisfaction, by leading collaborative UX/UI design sessions from project initiation.
• Reduced user navigation errors by 15% by transforming the client’s platform interface through optimising the system’s colour contrast for improved accessibility.
• Improved team UX/UI capability, as measured by colleagues independently leading client design discussions within 6 months, by implementing and delivering targeted training sessions.

Development & Programming Officer, Australian Bureau of Statistics |

Belconnen ACT, Australia

(17/01/2022 – 09/02/2024)

Developed and enhanced survey systems for the Australian Bureau of Statistics using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a focus on improving accessibility and usability. Worked within an Agile team using Jira for sprint planning, task tracking, and maintaining clear documentation of development progress. Jira was integrated with GitHub to manage version control, ensuring consistent task naming and structured branching. Also contributed to the development of internal staff tools to support operational efficiency.

• Enhanced accessibility of surveys by 50%, as measured by accessibility testing, by replacing non-semantic HTML with semantic elements and applying WCAG guidelines.
• Built responsive and accessible surveys that improved user engagement by 20%, by developing reusable components in React and implementing modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript best practices.
• Improved team capability and contributed to two team members’ promotions, as evidenced by their skill growth and career progression, by leading regular check-ins, fostering continuous learning, and facilitating collaborative development sessions.
• Improved code quality and team efficiency, as measured by fewer merge conflicts and faster review cycles, by standardising Git workflows and providing guidance on version control best practices.