Nick Weiner

Nick Weiner

Product Designer, UX Generalist in Louisville, KY, USA

About

Hi, I'm Nick! I enjoy designing and building technology that empowers truly meaningful experiences!

Projects

2023

Wearable technology's use for enhanced firefighter safety and effectiveness, with a particular focus on critical firefighting activities

2023

Accessible Water Irrigation System

2022

Final prototype for my first collaborative interaction design team project. A smart shower tablet interface. Fall 2022.

2022

A collaborative project from my first interaction design course at IUPUI (Fall 2022), this is a social network featuring various micro-interactions to check up with friends and those who matter most

Education

2022 — Now
Masters of Science in Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
2021 — 2022
Web Development Pathway at Code Louisville
Louisville, KY

Key technologies and languages: C#, JavaScript, Vue, CSS, HTML, and Git.

2019 — 2021
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
2011 — 2016
Bachelors of Music Education at University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Work Experience

2023 — Now
Technical Support Specialist at Global Payments Integrated
Jeffersonville, IN
  • Deliver technical assistance to customers via phone, email and remote desktop applications to resolve issues with payment processing applications and point-of-sale integrations

  • Troubleshoot software and hardware issues for merchants

  • Collaborate with teams to address complex issues and implement solutions

  • Train customers on new systems and software to enhance understanding and use

  • Facilitate problem resolution maintaining comprehensive records using tools like Salesforce, Confluence, and Jira

  • Consistently exceed merchant satisfaction targets with goal of first-call resolution

2019 — 2023
High School Music Director at Jefferson County Public Schools
Fairdale High School
  • Served two years as the elected KMEA District 12 Orchestra Chair for Louisville, representing 35+ middle and high school orchestra programs at state meetings
  • Guided students to achieve 'Distinguished' ensemble district assessment ratings annually, helping teams consistently meet high standards.
  • Launched an online guitar class and doubled participation from 45 to 90 students in 3 years, expanding the program to two class sections.
2016 — 2019
Middle School Music Director at Jefferson County Public Schools
Stuart 7th and 8th Grade Academy
  • Doubled program participation in three years, from 30 to 60 students, showcasing program-building and engagement strategies.
  • Consistently assisted students in achieving high proficiency levels in district assessments each year, showing a track record of encouraging excellence.
  • Managed stakeholder relations and coordinated with several district directors annually, exhibiting strong communication skills.

Volunteering

2011 — Now
Volunteer Cellist at Faith-based Organizations

Serving as a volunteer cellist on various worship teams across multiple faith-based organizations in the Louisville area, including: Grace Evangelical Free Church, Southeast Christian Church, and Youth With A Mission

2021 — Now
Volunteer Music Theory Instructor at Youth With a Mission

taught music theory twice a year with hands-on instruction to students preparing to engage in global humanitarian work

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