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.
• Established relationships with architectural photographers and provided creative direction in photography projects. Produced updated photography for KBS National Conference Room program.

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 with.

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.