UX Researcher and UI Designer with 8 years graphic design experience, complemented by 2D/3D animation skills.
Core Skills:
User-Centered Design (UCD): Leverages a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors, employs user research methodologies to inform design decisions, and creates intuitive and user-friendly interfaces through iterative testing and feedback.
Visual Design Proficiency: Applies strong graphic design for visually appealing UIs, seamlessly integrates branding elements, and maintains design consistency, color schemes, and typography throughout the product.
Prototyping and Wireframing: Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing prototyping tools to create interactive wireframes and mockups, adeptly iterating design concepts for idea validation and user feedback. Excels in translating wireframes into high-fidelity prototypes for rigorous usability testing
Individual Problem Solving: Independently solves design challenges, adapts to feedback, and autonomously iterates designs. Takes ownership of design decisions and drives impactful outcomes.
Professional Experiences
Be Uninterrupted | Internship Contract | 2024
Led a team of 3 designers in for Be Uninterrupted web application interface.
Conducted and Moderated focus group to gain valuable insight of current product design.
Designed high-fidelity mockups and incorporated guerilla testing findings and client feedback into final delivery.
Freelance Graphic Designer | 2016 to 2023
Client collaboration to gather requirements, define scopes, and guide project milestones.
Presented and refined mockups, demonstrating expertise in designing unique branded looks with a keen focus on typography, composition, layout, and color selection.
Utilized After Effects and Adobe Premiere to produce captivating motion graphics for effective social media marketing campaigns.
DOD Community Bank, Germany (American Military Base) | 2016 to 2019
Elevated customer satisfaction through proactive strategies in addressing needs and resolving concerns.
Provided personalized advice and assistance, catering to individual customer needs and preferences.
Guided customers in account management processes, loan applications, and adoption of new services.
Strictly adhered to established security procedures, promptly reporting potential fraud or safety violations to ensure immediate resolution.
Education
Springboard | UX/UI Certificate | 2023 - 2024
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Bachelors of Fine Arts (3D Animation) | 2013-2016
Monterey Peninsula College | Associates (Arts and Humanities) | 2010-2013