Summary
I'm a UX/UI designer with approximately 10 years of experience including web related projects at Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Mercedes-Benz,  Yahoo!, Robert Half and Sega Online.  I am looking for short-term contract interaction design projects with the potential to transition to full-time within a growing and innovative web company. 

Visionary Funding & User-Centric Design
I'm blend entrepreneurial drive in real estate with a deep understanding of user experience and product lifecycle management. Proven ability to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and cultivate collaborative environments. Expertise in innovative funding solutions for real estate transactions, coupled with a human-centered design approach to create impactful digital experiences.

Areas of Innovation & Impact

● Real Estate Investment & Funding: Built Strategic Partnerships that are mutually beneficial relationships to drive growth and achieve shared objectives.

● User Experience (UX) & Product Leadership: Translating complex requirements into intuitive and engaging digital products across web and mobile platforms.

● Process Optimization: Implementing efficient operational procedures and workflows to enhance productivity and achieve tangible results.

● Collaborative Leadership: Fostering positive and productive team environments with a motivational management style. Experience Unlock LLC | Real Estate Investor | Feb 2023 – Present

● Spearheading real estate investment ventures, leveraging innovative funding strategies to secure profitable deals. Savvi | Senior Leader | Aug 2020 – 2023

● Driving growth and engagement for a stealth lifestyle company in the rapidly expanding athleisure market.

● Contributing to a sustainable and size-inclusive fashion brand (XS-3X).

● Developing and supporting both MLM (direct sales) and Affiliate program business models while growing large teams of over 100 ppl - empowered to duplicate processes. Previous Roles - Shaping Digital Experiences & Leading Projects

 

Experience
 

UX Designer

Wells Fargo - San Francisco Bay Area

(February 2015 – July 2016 )

+ Translate functional requirements into wireframes, high fidelity, mockups and storyboards.

+ Conducted heuristic evaluations, and helped define project approach and user experience strategy.
+ Research, scenario modeling, concepts, wireframes, interactive models, and functional prototypes using iRise studio.
+ Mobile projects specifically for Android or iPhone applications.
+ Ensured ADA compliance within specific apps.
+ Managed multiple projects simultaneously in an agile, cross-functional, development environment.

(portfolio available upon interview)

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UX Developer

U.S. Bank - San Francisco Bay Area

(January 2014 – July 2014)

+ Translate functional requirements into wireframes, mockups and storyboards.
+ Research, scenario modeling, concepts, wireframes, interactive models, and functional prototypes.
+ Mobile projects specifically for Android or iPhone applications.
+ Ensured ADA compliance within specific apps.
+ Managed multiple projects simultaneously in an agile, cross-functional, development environment.

(portfolio available upon interview)

 

HMI Developer

Mercedes-Benz - Sunnyvale

(Aug.2013-Nov. 2013)

+ Translate functional requirements into wireframes, mockups and storyboards

+ Develop HMI specifications for various in-vehicle and iPhone Apps

+ Support HMI projects; driver distraction and compliance testing

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously in an agile, cross-functional, development environment.

(portfolio available upon interview)

UX/UI Designer 
DaVinci Marble - San Carlos, CA
(Jan.-Aug. 2103)
+ Interaction Designer for website that is in the process of being remodeled
+ Leverage best practices - consumer psychology, context of use, design patterns, and test results.
+ Working closely with key stakeholders to optimize customer needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
+ Defined and developed prototype designs that effectively showcased the user experience
+ Provide feedback and recommendations regarding UI solutions.

UX/UI Designer
Hive Media Network - http://www.hivemedia.com/ Gaming – Deadliest Catch
November 2009 – 2011
+ Interaction Designer for a 30 million dollar project and campaign for Facebooks social game Deadliest Catch. Game is based on the popular Discovery Channel show Deadliest Catch.
+White board brainstorming and mock ups.
+ Defined and developed prototype designs that effectively showcased the gamer experience.
+ Built full functional wire frame sets, annotations and documented instructions that were used by the design and development teams to construct the games.
+ Created best practices for UI/UX creation.

UX/UI - Consultant
2005-2009

www.sequoiaeco.com
www.pecheinteriors.com
Portabella Mushrooms/Chef site
Trinity Presbyterian Nursery School

UX Designer - Consultant

Yodlee www.yodlee.com
Privately Held: Computer Software industry
2002 – 2003
+ Interaction Designer for multimillion dollar projects and campaigns.
+ Document use cases/business flows
+ Provide expert forms design, navigation design, and page layout
+ Developed and managed all aspects of stakeholder and end user research/analysis.
+ Recognized for skills in solving complex usability problems, site strategy, tracking and resolving issues.

Lead UX/UI Designer
Yahoo! Inc. - Finance, Classifieds, Ca​reers, Real Estate, Games and Ad Centerhttp://finance.yahoo.com/
1999 – 2001

+Directed the interaction design of Yahoo’s Finance property across Windows, Mac, and UNIX platforms

.+ Lead Interaction Designer for site strategy for 1 million dollar projects and campaigns.
+ Developed and managed all aspects of stakeholder and end user research/analysis.
+ Built information architecture and data flows.
+ Create html mocks and create flow designs.
+ Collaborated with GM's, producers, engineers, marketing and visual designers to integrate user-centered design.
+Demonstrate expert, consistent time management and calendar management.
+ Recognized for skills in solving complex usability problems, tracking and resolving issues.
+ Awarded Webby for Yahoo! Finance 2001

Web Producer

Robert Half International - RHIC.com and RHII.com
RHI; Staffing and Recruiting industry 1998 – 1999
+ Coordinated with product team to ensure that both graphics and HTML are compatible with all applications, technical and performance specifications.
+ Demonstrated proficiency using standard web development tools.
+ Developed and monitored Web interface and process development
+ Monitored internal creative and technical teams to determine appropriate project support requirements and assigning resources on a per-project basis.
+ Worked with cross-functional teams and vendors in determining project milestones.
+ Generated and distribute project plans.
+ Identified & analyzed program or systems requirements, documented and developed, tested and implemented programs and systems.

Project Manager

SegaSoft Networks - HEAT Gaming Network
http://www.heat.net 1997 – 1998
+ Managed content-driven projects from inception to completion for a 150,000+ registered user network.
+ Responsible for look and feel of front-end design of HEAT network.
+ Implemented operational procedures and track progress for each design phase of HEATs user interface.
+ Liaison between technical and marketing teams to ensure timely and cost effective results.
+ Responsible for daily maintenance of site, including launching games and feature changes/updates which increased add on membership sales by 70%.
+ Provided functional specifications and detailed design documents for business groups.
+ Developed and managed monthly newsletter as a method of communicating updates, promotions, sales and game tournaments to 150,00+ registered users.
+ Played key role in building the VRML World Tour at E3 Conference ('97).
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​Skills
Contextual inquiry, rapid prototyping, designing, wire frames, usability evaluations, user research test plan, heuristics, user scenarios, project management and implementation of multiple quality, user-friendly interface alternatives, Adobe Suite,  Dreamweaver CS5, Visio, CSS, Fireworks, iRise 10, Axure 7.
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​Language
bilingual (English/Spanish)