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• Directly works with clients and the client services team to develop a shared vision of the end product• Collaborates alongside the engineering team to align with platform standard methodologies and implementation details• Works in a rapid development and prototyping environment as an effective communicator

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• Designed Shopify site for an e-commerce business, including layout, information architecture, typography, and color• Incorporated Shopify data into my design decisions and made updates as necessary to enhance the user experience • Participated in Daily UI Challenge, utilizing UX/UI skills including user behavior psychology, storytelling, wireframing, user testing, typography, hierarchy, color, and layout• Responsible for user research, information architecture, interaction and visual design, prototyping, and user testing across desktop and mobile products• Referenced the latest design trends and best practices to create designs using typographical rules, color theory, and visual hierarchy• Utilized empathy to think about problems from other people’s point of view to create user-centered designs• Implemented writing skills to add meaningful copy to designs

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• Analyzed user research and data to make informed decisions that benefit the client and the user• Collaborated actively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to envision concepts and transform ideas into reality• Applied feedback to improve designs and achieve client goals• Provided artistic direction to the design team• Audited the information architecture of websites by performing heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, site mapping, and user flows• Ensured all designs meet accessibility requirements

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.

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