Yolanda Tshona
UI/UX Designer & Reporting Analyst
Blending creativity and analytics to design user-centered solutions and data-driven insights. With expertise in Media Studies, African Languages & Linguistics, and advanced certifications in Data Science and UX Research.
📧 yolandatshona9@gmail.com
📱 +27792049834
📍 Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa
📱 +27792049834
📍 Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa
My Expertise
UI/UX Design & Research
Core Skills
- User Experience (UX) Design
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Usability Testing
- A/B Testing
- Customer Research
- UX Audits
Tools & Software
Figma
Adobe CS
Sketch
Certifications
UX Research Certificate - LinkedIn Learning
Journalism Diploma - Alison
Data Analytics & Reporting
Core Skills
- Data Mining
- Social Media & Network Analysis
- Visual Analytics
- Advanced Statistical Modelling
- Big Data Analytics
- Predictive Modeling
Tools & Software
SQL
R
Oracle Fusion
Excel
Tableau
Power BI
Certifications
Data Science Certificate - Alison
Journalism Diploma - Alison
Professional Journey
TU
Data Amendment Agent (Rep II)
TransUnion
Apr 2024 - Present
- Furnish analytics and compensation reports to executive leadership using Oracle Fusion
- Analyze complex data sets using SQL & R, advanced querying and visualization in Excel
UW
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of the Witwatersrand
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
- Taught undergraduate African Nguni Languages and Linguistics courses
RM
Language Service Provider
RWS Moravia
Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
- Analyzed, validated and transcribed English, isiZulu and isiXhosa content
WU
Administrative Assistant Intern
Wits University
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
- Prepared, analyzed and captured data, assisted with research materials
Ms. Tshona has excellent written and verbal communication skills. I rate her performance in teaching isiZulu as very good.
Course Coordinator
Education & Continuous Learning
Bachelor of Arts Honours - African Languages & Linguistics
University of the Witwatersrand
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
Research thesis: "A discourse analysis of political speeches during 2019 general elections."
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Anthropology and African Languages
University of the Witwatersrand
2017 - 2020
UX Research Certificate
LinkedIn Learning
Data Science Certificate
Alison
Journalism Diploma
Alison
Core Competencies
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Research Analysis
Critical Thinking
Data Interpretation
Communication & Project Management
Strategic Communication
Project Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Technical Adaptability
Digital Tools
Tech Integration
Learning Agility
Collaborative Leadership
Team Building
Mentorship
Cross-functional Collaboration
Let's Create Something Amazing Together
Ready to bring user-centered design and data-driven insights to your next project? I'd love to discuss how my unique blend of creative and analytical skills can drive your business success.
Email
yolandatshona9@gmail.com
Phone
+27792049834
Location
Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa