Passionate about understanding human behavior and driven by a desire to make a positive impact, I've navigated a diverse professional journey spanning market research, finance and now UX design. With strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, I aim to create meaningful experiences that empower users and drive business success.  

Experience

Freelance UX/UI Designer, Jan 2023 — Present

  • Worked within established brand guidelines while bringing fresh, creative ideas to enhance user engagement and satisfaction

  • Applied a strong understanding of typography, color theory and layout design

  • Deliver modern and accessible user experiences by conducting competitor analysis, user flows, wireframes, UI designs and prototypes

  • Actively participate in design iterations based on user feedback and stakeholder input

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across various products and platforms

  • Approach design challenges with creativity and a problem-solving mindset striving to improve overall user experiences

Freelance UX/UI Designer

Jan 2023 — Present

  • Worked within established brand guidelines while bringing fresh, creative ideas to enhance user engagement and satisfaction

  • Applied a strong understanding of typography, color theory and layout design

  • Deliver modern and accessible user experiences by conducting competitor analysis, user flows, wireframes, UI designs and prototypes

  • Actively participate in design iterations based on user feedback and stakeholder input

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across various products and platforms

  • Approach design challenges with creativity and a problem-solving mindset striving to improve overall user experiences

Accounts Payable Team Lead, Allocate Software, Mar 2021 — Aug 2022

  • Led and motivated a dynamic team in the month-end closing process focusing on a collaborative and detail-oriented work environment

  • Investigated and resolved accounts payable issues collaboratively with colleagues across departments and vendors

  • Recorded and supervised all accounts payable transactions ensuring accuracy and following the accounting and tax laws and standards

  • Created and optimised accounts payable processes and procedures

  • Created career development program for each team member focusing on professional growth and skill enhancement

  • Conducted interviews, created onboarding process and provided training to new team members

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Allocate Software, Mar 2021 — Aug 2022

  • Led and motivated a dynamic team in the month-end closing process focusing on a collaborative and detail-oriented work environment

  • Investigated and resolved accounts payable issues collaboratively with colleagues across departments and vendors

  • Recorded and supervised all accounts payable transactions ensuring accuracy and following the accounting and tax laws and standards

  • Created and optimised accounts payable processes and procedures

  • Created career development program for each team member focusing on professional growth and skill enhancement

  • Conducted interviews, created onboarding process and provided training to new team members

Accounts Payable Assistant, Allocate Software, Feb 2017 — Mar 2021

  • Managed invoice processing in financial software, setting up bank payments, supplier account reconciliation, and cross-departmental communication to resolve purchase order discrepancies

Accounts Payable Assistant

Allocate Software, Feb 2017 — Mar 2021

  • Managed invoice processing in financial software, setting up bank payments, supplier account reconciliation, and cross-departmental communication to resolve purchase order discrepancies

Accounts Payable Assistant, Iris Worldwide, Sep 2016 — Feb 2017

  • Engaged in daily communication with suppliers, conducted statement reconciliations, and ensured accurate financial entries

Accounts Payable Assistant

Iris Worldwide, Sep 2016 — Feb 2017

  • Engaged in daily communication with suppliers, conducted statement reconciliations, and ensured accurate financial entries

Accountant, Neptun Macedonia, Dec 2014 — Sep 2016

  • Handled material and financial accounting, managed invoice processing, oversaw import/export operations, conducted monthly account reconciliations, and collaborated daily with the warehouse and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Accountant,

Neptun, Dec 2014 — Sep 2016

  • Handled material and financial accounting, managed invoice processing, oversaw import/export operations, conducted monthly account reconciliations, and collaborated daily with the warehouse and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Sales Manager Assistant, Sport M, Dec 2011 — Dec 2013

  • Communicated daily with retail stores to provide support, organized restocking, prepared monthly sales reports, attended product selection presentations, and maintained ongoing communication with clients to address their queries

Sales Manager Assistant

Sport M, Dec 2011 — Dec 2013

  • Communicated daily with retail stores to provide support, organized restocking, prepared monthly sales reports, attended product selection presentations, and maintained ongoing communication with clients to address their queries

Interviewer and Data entry clerk, Ipsos Strategic Puls, Mar 2007 — Nov 2011

  • Conducted quantitative and qualitative surveys with consumers and B2B research, focusing on economic research, customer satisfaction, and brand equity

  • I organized meetings, trained interviewers on techniques, performed data entry, ensured data consistency, and managed fieldwork control for various research projects

Interviewer and Data entry clerk

Ipsos Strategic Puls, Mar 2007 — Nov 2011

  • Conducted quantitative and qualitative surveys with consumers and B2B research, focusing on economic research, customer satisfaction, and brand equity

  • I organized meetings, trained interviewers on techniques, performed data entry, ensured data consistency, and managed fieldwork control for various research projects

Education

B.A. in Marketing, University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius“, North Macedonia, 2006-2011

Relevant Courses:

  • Google UX Design Certificate

  • User Research – Methods and Best Practices at IxDF

  • Gestalt Psychology and Web Design at IxDF

  • UI Design Patterns for Successful Software at IxDF

  • Human-Computer Interaction at IxDF

  • User Experience: The Beginner’s Guide at IxDF

  • Design Thinking: The Beginner’s Guide at IxDF

Skills

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Personal qualities

  • Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.

  • Empathetic listener, skilled at understanding and connecting with others.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

  • Creative problem-solver who embraces new challenges with enthusiasm.

  • Strategic thinker, adept at breaking down complex challenges into actionable steps.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

email: bojana.kochevska@gmail.com

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

email: bojana.kochevska@gmail.com

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

email: bojana.kochevska@gmail.com

Copyright 2024 by Bojana Kochevska

Copyright 2024 by Bojana Kochevska

Copyright 2024 by Bojana Kochevska