Emily Wetrich Email & Phone Number

Grimes, IA, US

Remote

• Interprets consumer and business research into insights that drive strategy for a new user experience
• Produces audience personas, user journey maps, site maps, detailed user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and user interface specifications
• Performs metrics analysis to inform design/UX optimization efforts and applies a data driven approach to all design activities
• Utilizes experience to balance data with instinct in order to make intuitive leaps to solve client design problems
• Leads user experience research and testing on client projects
• Drives the development and communication of design and experience guidelines

Remote

• Translated insights from user research and client inputs into deliverables including wireframes, annotations, process flows, sketches, interaction specifications, etc.
• Conducted research to report on competitors’ user experience and comparable websites with relevant and inspiring user experience.
• Created recommended information architectures, sitemaps, persona journeys, and user flows.
• Collaborated on testing processes, including analysis and presentation of recommendations for design improvements.
• Explained concepts and thinking, and linked insights and requirements with intended experiences and outcomes.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Developed UX/UI design for multiple different applications including music, travel, wellness, and e-commerce
• Utilized user flows, wireframing, prototyping, and designing the overall user interface of Sketch
• Established foundation of core design principles
• Applied design thinking principles to native applications
• Expanded skillset to include UX research, user personas, and exploratory sketching
• Implemented feedback from peers and mentor to enhance projects

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Collaborated with Clients, Project Managers, Analysts, and Developers to create intuitive, user-friendly e-commerce experiences
• Developed task flows, wireframes, designs, and prototypes based on client and user needs, best practices, and user psychology using tools including Sketch, Invision, and Figma.
• Utilized creativity to solve UX problems
• Communicated design ideas and prototypes to clients and developers
• Performed Quality Analyses on development work done
• Set up proper KPIs to extract information from data using Google Analytics

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Area

• Optimized learning through effective presentation of lesson plans
• Innovated new ways of presenting traditional curriculum
• Adapted teaching styles to mirror student learning needs
• Maintained a well-managed classroom and positive, inclusive learning environment
• Enhanced learning for diverse students through implementation of new technology

Portland, Oregon Area

• Taught students of varying first languages English by implementing teaching strategies that were accessible and understandable to all students
• Co-taught ELD students English in a general Language Arts class mixed with non-ELD students using proven methods of language acquisition to make content comprehensible to all students
• Designed student-centric lessons by implementing teaching strategies that were accessible and understandable to students of all levels
• Facilitated curriculum preparation and implementation through strategic planning with team
• Adapted to innovative teaching methods
• Engaged students by incorporating technology, kinesthetic experiences, and games in collaborating with co-teachers

Fairfax, Virginia

• Followed lesson plans in a way that ensured consistency and optimal learning
• Deviated from plans when necessary and used my own skills and expertise to make decisions
• Modified teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
• Maintained a well-managed classroom and a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Used technology in lessons to enhance learning experience for diverse learners

Certificate, User Interface (Ui) Design

Completed an intensive project-based certification program with a focus on UI Design. Designed various native and web-based apps by using.

Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Master'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Integrative Studies