# portfolio-case-study-writer

Turns resume bullets into full portfolio case studies, with a fixed structure and worked examples. Useful when building a project site.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 9700 installs · ★ 2892
- Author: Paramchoudhary
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills/tree/HEAD/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-06-19
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer

## What it does

This skill takes a one-line resume entry and expands it into a project writeup. It lays out six sections: overview, problem, process, solution, results, learnings. Each section comes with guidance on what belongs there and a filled-in sample, from the role and timeline block down to a before-and-after metrics table.

Role-specific notes are included too. Product managers get prompts about prioritisation and stakeholder work; UX designers get research and mockups. The skill also suggests a short read of 3–5 minutes alongside a 10–15 minute deep version.

It helps when a bullet says you cut drop-off by 35% and you need to show the reasoning behind it. The skill asks about context, constraints and the decisions you made, so without your answers the output stays generic. Finished case studies are formatted for a portfolio page.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill portfolio-case-study-writer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill portfolio-case-study-writer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill portfolio-case-study-writer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills portfolio-case-study-writer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill portfolio-case-study-writer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --path skills/portfolio-case-study-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill portfolio-case-study-writer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills/tree/HEAD/skills/portfolio-case-study-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- expand a resume bullet into a project writeup
- explain the reasoning behind a result
- build a case study for a portfolio site
- match writeup depth to the reader
- present project outcomes with numbers

## Example prompts
- Turn my resume bullet about the checkout redesign into a portfolio case study
- Write a case study for this project: my role, timeline, team, what I did and the outcome
- Draft a project writeup for my portfolio site with a learnings section at the end

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: portfolio-case-study-writer
description: Transform resume bullets into detailed portfolio case studies
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# Portfolio Case Study Writer

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user:
- Wants to create portfolio case studies
- Needs to expand resume bullets into detailed writeups
- Is building a portfolio website
- Wants to showcase project work in depth
- Mentions: "case study", "portfolio", "project writeup", "work samples", "portfolio piece"

## Core Capabilities

- Transform resume bullets into detailed case studies
- Structure case studies for maximum impact
- Create compelling project narratives
- Balance technical detail with business context
- Format for portfolio websites
- Tailor depth to audience

## Case Study Purpose

**Why Case Studies Matter:**
- Resumes show WHAT you did; case studies show HOW and WHY
- Demonstrate thinking process, not just outcomes
- Allow deeper showcase of skills
- Differentiate you from other candidates
- Required for many PM, UX, and creative roles

## The Case Study Structure

### Standard Structure

```
1. Overview (Project summary)
2. Problem (What needed to be solved)
3. Process (How you approached it)
4. Solution (What you created/delivered)
5. Results (The impact)
6. Learnings (What you'd do differently)
```

### Time to Read
- **Quick Read:** 3-5 minutes (essential for portfolio)
- **Deep Dive:** 10-15 minutes (for interested readers)

## Section-by-Section Guide

### 1. Overview Section

**Purpose:** Hook the reader, provide context

**Include:**
- Project name and company
- Your role
- Timeline
- Team size
- One-sentence summary of impact

**Example:**
```
# Redesigning the Checkout Flow

**Company:** E-Commerce Inc.
**Role:** Lead Product Designer
**Timeline:** 6 weeks
**Team:** 2 designers, 3 engineers, 1 PM

**Summary:** Reduced cart abandonment by 35% through a streamlined 3-step checkout process, generating $2M in recovered revenue.
```

### 2. Problem Section

**Purpose:** Set up why this work mattered

**Include:**
- Business context
- User pain points
- Key metrics or goals
- Constraints

**Example:**
```
## The Problem

E-Commerce Inc. was experiencing 68% cart abandonment—significantly higher than the industry average of 55%. Exit surveys and user research revealed several issues:

- **Too many steps:** Our checkout had 7 screens
- **Forced account creation:** Users had to register before purchasing
- **Hidden costs:** Shipping wasn't shown until step 5
- **Mobile friction:** Forms weren't optimized for mobile

**Goal:** Reduce cart abandonment to below 50% within 3 months.

**Constraints:**
````
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