Michalina Polaczy-Garbal

Graphic Designer | Designer | Marketer

Poland.

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Overview

About

Skills

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Experience

Certificates

Education

About

Versatile UX/UI Designer and Marketing Specialist with over 3 years of experience in strategic social media management and visual communication. I bridge the gap between creative graphic design and user-centered design, leveraging high empathy to solve complex problems. My bac...

Skills

Design and UX Skills

low and high fidelity prototyping, UX documentation, RWD, landing page design, design thinking, IA, wireframing, interactive prototyping, style guide creation, WCAG

Tools

Figma, Webflow, WordPress, Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Sketchbook, GIMP, Photoshop, Meta ADS, MailerLite, AI chats, ClickUp, Trello, Asana

Languages

English

Conversational

Polish

Native

Experience

Jun 2025 ·

Freelance

UX/UI Designer

Sep 2022 → Jun 2025 ·

Internet Plus

Social Media Specialist

Certificates

Apr 2026·

Inbound

Hubspot Academy

Apr 2026·

Digital Marketing

Hubspot Academy

Education

Apr 2025 → Nov 2025 ·

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google

Apr 2021 → Jun 2022 ·

Cat behaviorist

Centre for Zoological Training and Continuing Education "Łapa w Dłoń"

Design and UX Skills

low and high fidelity prototyping, UX documentation, RWD, landing page design, design thinking, IA, wireframing, interactive prototyping, style guide creation, WCAG.

Tools

Figma, Webflow, WordPress, Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Sketchbook, GIMP, Photoshop, Meta ADS, MailerLite, AI chats, ClickUp, Trello, Asana.

Research and Analysis

UX research planning, online surveys, desk research, comparative audits, usability testing, research synthesis, persona development, customer journey mapping, client data analysis.

Graphics and Illustration

digital graphic design, vector editing, basic photo retouching, manual drawing including watercolor / oil / pastels, comic illustration, digital illustration, storyboarding.

Marketing and Social Media

social media profile management, social media advertising, content strategy development, community moderation, social listening and monitoring, inbound marketing, email marketing, newsletter creation, subscribers segmentation, market research, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter / X, Pinterest.

Content and Writing

Copywriting, blog writing, UX writing, storytelling, scriptwriting.

Business, Retail and Operations

office organization, document management, employee record keeping, onboarding training, project coordination, customer service, inventory management, assistance.

Veterinary and Behaviorism

animal vaccination and deworming, administering medications via injection / intravenous / oral routes, fecal parasitology, veterinary surgery preparation and assistance, post-operative animal care, pet owner education, feline behavioral diagnostics, behavior modification therapy, animal socialization.

Soft Skills

creativity, innovation, storytelling, empathy, sensitivity, tolerance, artistic sense, kindness, adaptability, organization, design sense, logical thinking, responsibility, teamwork, time management, active listening, accepting constructive criticism.

Freelance

UX/UI Designer

Remote, Poland

Jun 2025

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Present

Freelance

I conducted a comprehensive website redesign for a non-profit foundation, focusing on improving usability and digital accessibility. My work involved preparing new wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring strict compliance with WCAG standards and optimizing the site for PageSpeed and mobile devices.

I designed and implemented a functional payment gateway and strategically highlighted donation modules to increase fundraising efficiency.

I managed the WordPress implementation and integrated MailerLite for automated email marketing and Umami for privacy-focused analytics.

I conducted a full UX audit of the previous site and collaborated with developers to fix critical technical errors.

Internet Plus

Social Media Specialist

Remote, Poland

Sep 2022

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Jun 2025

Employment contract

I managed the strategic development of company profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, focusing on building brand authority. I was responsible for the end-to-end creation of organic content, combining copywriting with graphic design to achieve marketing goals.

I authored specialized industry blog posts regarding crisis management and digital marketing trends, positioning clients as experts in their fields.

I designed engaging visual materials using Canva and optimized creative workflows by utilizing AI tools (ChatGPT).

I fostered positive client relationships through regular communication and active community moderation.

Freelance

Social Media Specialist | Content Creator

Remote, Poland

Nov 2021

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May 2023

Freelance

I produced high-quality digital content, including SEO-optimized blog posts and informative infographics. I performed deep market research to ensure the credibility of materials and managed publication schedules to build brand image for diverse clients.

I designed unique digital illustrations and marketing materials for print, such as product flyers for the veterinary market.

I improved search engine visibility for clients by drafting texts according to strict SEO guidelines.

Multiple Contracts

Shop Assistant | Warehouse Worker | Production Assistant

Nysa, Poland

Apr 2021

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Aug 2022

I provided professional customer service in high-traffic environments and managed operational processes. I coordinated the flow of information between staff and the HR department.

I managed employee documentation and ewidencji using Microsoft Office, streamlining administrative tasks.

I conducted onboarding training for new employees to ensure quick integration into the team.

Multiple Contracts

Illustrator | Social Media Leader | Veterinary Technician

Poland

May 2020

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Jan 2021

I combined medical and creative competencies to promote animal welfare. I led a small creative team, coordinating the production of educational visual content for social media and print.

I educated pet owners on health prophylaxis and managed medical records using the Klinika XP system.

I assisted in specialized surgical procedures and handled animal care in foundation facilities.

Inbound

Apr 2026

Hubspot Academy

Digital Marketing

Apr 2026

Hubspot Academy

Customer analysis

Sep 2025

Poznan University of Economics And Business

Team management - managerial training

Sep 2025

Wroclaw Business University of Applied Sciences

Inbound Marketing

Oct 2023

Hubspot Academy

Social Media Marketing

Aug 2023

Hubspot Academy

Google

Apr 2025

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Nov 2025

Centre for Zoological Training and Continuing Education "Łapa w Dłoń"

Poland

Apr 2021

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Jun 2022

Zespół Szkół nr 3 w Puławach

Puławy, Poland

Sep 2014

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Apr 2018