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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Manage UX design and site optimization projects across Nissan USA, Nissan Canada, INFINITI USA, and INFINITI Canada, including site maintenance, redesigns, and A/B testing.
• Direct efforts across multidisciplinary teams, including strategists, designers, SEO specialists, marketing scientists, and developers to ensure user-centered outcomes on 10+ projects with budgets ranging from $5,000.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed end-to-end design production for 8+ dynamic global ad campaigns spanning 12+ markets in North America, Latin America, and Asia.
• Led an Agile team to successfully deliver 50 - 500 static/motion assets per campaign across platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, and Apple News amid competing priorities, shifting timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborated cross-disciplinarily and with external agencies to ensure alignment with creative briefs, design playbooks, and client requirements.
• Partnered closely with account, operations, and design directors to evaluate team workload, identifying resource and skills gaps to optimize project efficiency and ensure timely execution.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led end-to-end site redesign, conceptualizing and implementing an enhanced UX/UI interface. Achieved a 30% increase in user engagement within 7-months.
• Designed and managed the implementation of a new site feature which improved user experience by streamlining access to learning tools and informational materials. Decreased user access inquiries by over 60% at first.
• Tracked and maintained communications between key stakeholders, technical personnel and web developers to drive projects on schedule and within budget.
• Performed comprehensive audits of platform and programs utilizing data-driven insights from 45+ surveys and assessments to deliver strategic solutions, optimize efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure continual.
• Mentored junior staff by providing expertise and administrative oversight to resolve complex program logistics and taught optimal program management procedure in alignment with organizational policies

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed end-to-end production of 40+ educational programs amid competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Managed day-of programming for both in-person and virtual events, ensuring quality control and seamless production for audiences ranging from 50 to 300.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define program scope and deliverables with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $300,000.
• Secured 30% to 60% of program financial support, totaling over $1M, through corporate sponsorships and educational grants.
• Led 50+ state and nationwide marketing campaigns aligned with program objectives and target audience.
• Collaborated with senior leadership on 40+ programs, defining learning approaches, curriculum, needs assessments, practice gaps, and learning objectives.

• Supported Program Coordinator in day-to-day management of UCLA Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship Program.
• Provided logistical support to trainees upon acceptance into the training program.
• Developed minutes following essential department meetings for senior leadership.
• Assisted team members in planning annual events, such as orientation day and graduation.

Pasadena, California, United States

• Acquire production resources, including but not limited to: photos, art, graphics, and stock footage.
• Organize digital assets into shot sheets and maintain accurate logs for the production team.
• Assist in the coordination of production logistics and track production correspondence to ensure a smooth and accurate workflow.
• Research copyrights and other usage permission requirements for found footage and images.
• Design and develop a landing page for the upcoming film, including content pages for the trailer, film synopsis, gallery, and cast and crew.

Diploma Candidate, Ux Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts