SKILLS
TOOLS & LANGUAGES
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Adobe XD, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Python Programming Language, Google Suite, Spanish Language Working Proficiency
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DESIGN SKILLS
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Wireframing, Prototyping, Low & High-fidelity Designs, User Interface Design, Accessibility, Data-driven Problem Solving, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, Rapid Sketching, Sitemapping, UX Writing, UX Consulting
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RESEARCH SKILLS
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User Research, Competitive Analysis, Usability Testing, Empathy Mapping, Affinity Diagramming, Card Sorting, User Personas, User Stories, User Journey Mapping
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SOFT SKILLS
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Collaboration, Empathy, Communication, Time Management, Design Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Adaptability, Team Management, Critical Thinking
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MY JOURNEY TO UX
Through my undergraduate coursework in cognitive science at UC Berkeley, I started exploring how people think through the lenses of psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, anthropology, and logic.
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After undertaking a multidisciplinary study at Berkeley and engaging in different research projects, I decided to join Teach for America and committed to teach students with different abilities in an under-resourced community for two years.
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After four years of teaching students in both the Bay Area of California and Sydney, Australia, I decided to pursue UX design.
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So I undertook a professional UX Design course through Google and learned the key skills needed to become a UX designer, creating multiple projects from conception to delivery.
But I found that I've learned just as much from working with clients on real world projects as I have in my design courses. Adapting to the needs of different projects, and teaching myself any skills that I didn't yet have. |
And now, I'm able to combine my knowledge of how people think and user experience to enhance the user experience in different digital products to create a beautiful, intuitive, and accessible products.
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After a few years of working as a freelance UX designer, I've worked with clients around the world, designed mobile apps, web apps, and webpages, and worked on projects ranging from renewable energy to breathwork coaching.
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I'm especially passionate about creating user-driven experiences in the wellness, sustainability, and education spaces, but open to all types of projects. :-)
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EXPERIENCE
Freelance UX & UI Designer
User-Centered Design
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Proficient in crafting digital experiences that prioritize user needs, resulting in intuitive and satisfying user flows and interfaces.
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User Research
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Skilled in conducting user research, including surveys, interviews, empathy mapping, user personas, user journey mapping, and competitive analysis to gain valuable insights into user behaviors and preferences, informing design decisions and improving overall user satisfaction.
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Prototyping and Testing
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Skilled in rapid prototyping and usability testing to iteratively improve design solutions and enhance usability.
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Visual and Interaction Design
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Experienced in creating visually appealing designs with a keen eye for accessibility and optimizing interaction flows for usability.
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Client-Focused
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Proven track record of understanding and aligning with client goals, delivering projects on time and within scope, exceeding client expectations.
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Collaboration
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Excel in communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
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Education Specialist for Diverse Learners
Explore how working as an education specialist uniquely prepared me to thrive as a UX Designer.
User-Centered Design
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Designed and implemented Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), tailoring education to individual needs based on data driven assessment.
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Communication & Collaboration
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Effectively and empathetically collaborated with stakeholders including teachers, students with diverse needs, parents, and administrators while developing and implementing ILPs.
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Data-Driven Decision Making
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Implemented data-driven decision making to inform teaching strategies and achieve positive outcomes.
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Accessibility Awareness
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Adjusted and modified curriculum to ensure accessibility and usability for all students based on varied needs and abilities.
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Creative Problem-Solving
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Found innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by students and families to ensure success despite great adversity, such as lack of financial resources as well as language and cognitive barriers.
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EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
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Bachelor of Arts, Cognitive Science
& Certificate, Design Innovation |
Loyola Marymount University
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Masters of Arts, Urban Education
Concentration: Policy & Administration |
CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
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California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
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Teach for America,
Corps Member |
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New South Wales Education Authority
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