Micah Abalos, Uxc Email & Phone Number

• Developed an internal process for conducting UX audits for potential clients.• Created an internal document defining and detailing the role of UX within a Scaled Agile Framework project.

• Created responsive visual prototypes for web and email across a range of platforms.• Refined existing design system; updated and modified components as needed.• Corresponded with clients and team members to understand and interpret business requirements, evaluate requirements to recommend a fitting design solution, and present the solution back to both internal team and client.• Facilitated weekly design feedback presentations and increased client satisfaction by maintaining and deepening the relationship between teams.• Collaborated extensively with development teams to ensure feasibility of designs, perform quality testing and guarantee alignment with design requirements.• Supported internal innovation projects.

• Conceptualized, designed and efficiently delivered digital designs, specifically for email, landing pages, and social advertisements.• Supported Marketing team in bringing multiple brands a brand consistency and seasonal expression to life across all marketing materials.

• Ensured brand consistency across the KBS corporate brand, its related entities and established brand presence at 60+ KBS-owned properties.

Newport Beach, Ca

• Provided day-to-day support for Asset Managers, Vice Presidents and Executive team across 15 departments for various projects with precision and quick turnaround times.• Oversaw design layout and schedule for recurring corporate level items and publications in both digital and print mediums.• Met 100% of time delivery goals, either on time or earlier, for projects requiring less than 3-5 days turnaround.

Newport Beach, Ca

• Developed original brand and identity for company assets including a final delivery of print and digital templates, original website layout and onboarding training for new brand. • Assisted communications department in fine tuning the company brand guide and refreshed marketing materials, including but not limited to: event flyers, banners, brochures, magazines, apparel, etc.• Revamped KBS All Together Healthy newsletters to incorporate a modern aesthetic and consistent branding throughout.• Standardized staff photo looks and production methods. Created a more uniform look according to the company's updated style guide and improved photographic practices.• Coordinated staff photography appointments and produced professional in-house headshots (including studio lighting, capturing, editing and retouching staff portraits), eliminating the need to outsource portrait photography sessions per employee. • Established relationships with architectural photographers and provided creative direction in photography projects. Produced updated photography for KBS National Conference Room program.• Produced in-house, office aesthetic photographs to eliminate use of stock photography, therefore personalizing and adding value to the company’s marketing materials.

Orange County, California Area

• Founded company in 2016 as an online and print publication focused on a selection of topics from music, lifestyle, travel and local culture.• Led and managed a team of 40+ staff members and contributors from across the globe to produce editorial and visual content.• Curated content production for daily website and quarterly magazine.• Maintained communication throughout staff and within each specialized group.• Provided creative direction for online and print content to maintain consistent aesthetic and content for the publication.

Biola University

• Collaborated with a team of 16 section editors to develop a cohesive publication.• Created infographics to effectively communicate data and information in articles.• Photographed concert events at Biola University for online photo gallery coverage.• Arranged layouts of type and images for story placement in weekly print edition.

Greater Boston Area

• Designed and developed layouts and visuals for marketing materials.• Updated website layouts and integrated responsive design elements.• Recommended approaches to design elements in response to elevate clients' brands and identities.• Produced and enhanced customized advertisements to integrate modern design styles.

Ux Academy, User Experience Design & User Interface Design

An intensive 6 month / 500+ hour program, learning design essentials: user research, information architecture, branding, interaction.

Summer Study Internship Program, Graphic & Web Design Track

Attended Boston University's Summer Study Internship Program to supplement Biola University education and artistic knowledge.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interdisciplinary

Activities and Societies: The Chimes, Maharlika (Filipino Culture Club)Pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interdisciplinary studio.