Stephen Song
www.stephensong.com
stephen.song@gatech.edu
Education
Aug 2013–Present Georgia Institute of Technology | B.S. Computational Media, 3.92 GPA
•An interdisciplinary program combining computer science, digital media, and design
•Took special topic courses in urban planning, accessible design, and creating corporate
shared value through the Georgia Tech Honors Program
Aug 2011–May 2013 Freestyle Academy of Communication Arts & Technology | Web/Audio Production
•A dual-enrollment program focused on learning industry tools and multimedia works
•Selected as an alumni speaker to speak about design in the tech industry ( Jan 7, 2016)
Experience
Nov 2015–Present MailChimp | Product Designer (Part-Time)
•Redesigned the interfaces and user experience of the company’s admin tools, used by
hundreds of MailChimp employees from developers to analysts
•Communicated with developers, researchers, and users to identify requirements and
goals for tool improvements
May 2015–Aug 2015 MailChimp | Software Development Intern
•Refactored the front-end code and user experience of MailChimp’s list imports feature
•Prototyped layouts and user flows with components from MailChimp’s pattern library
•Coordinated information from customer research reports and technical requirements
to be used by the development, design, and content teams
Apr 2015–Oct 2015 Bloveit | Product Designer
•Interviewed users and did customer discovery to identify pain points in finding venues
•Created interactive mobile prototypes in Axure to conduct usability studies
•Coordinated brand assets and built websites to align with marketing strategies
Activities
Aug 2015–Present
May 2015–Present
Dec 2012–Aug 2013
Design Club | Creative Director
•Led talks and workshops to introduce students to design theory and creative tools
•Helped establish Design Club as the fastest growing College of Computing group
Startup Exchange | Director of Design
•Coordinated design, community outreach, and content strategies for the organization
•Encouraged Georgia Tech students to explore entrepreneurship and work for startups
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets | Drum Corps International Hornline Member
•Performed “The Art of War”, which won the 2013 DCI Open Class Championship
•Slept on bus seats and gym floors while performing in a nation-wide tour