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New York, NY, US

• Developed mobile and web experiences for B2C small businesses (clients in travels, e-commerce, and payments) with focus on improving usability and customer engagement.
• Conducted user research and testing to inform product development for business clients, prioritizing UX/UI solutions that aligned with client business goals.
• Planned and managed trade-offs to create impactful experiences, using Figma and wireframes to support cohesive design systems.Key Highlights:
• Increased client acquisition by 50+ clients post-implementation of new website designs, serving over 200k visitors.
• Reduced transaction times by over 80%, leading to a 12% increase in sales conversions for a mobile app.
• Enhanced lead generation and conversion rates by 400% through targeted user research and website optimizations.

Austin, TX, US

• Led UX/UI design, ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Facilitated workshops to align goals and streamline project delivery.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance a 3D AI SaaS application for B2B and B2C fashion industry professionals.
• Developed user-centered designs, prototypes, features, testing, wireframes, Data visualization, and dashboards in Figma and Adobe, GitHub, and Unity Engine. Key Highlights:
• Boosted user interactions from 40 to 1500 weekly, increasing engagement and web traffic.
• Delivered design enhancements that contributed to acquiring 6 new beta clients.

• Directed UX/UI for a fashion e-commerce platform.
• Optimized user experience through testing and iteration.
• Balanced customer needs with business goals. Informed product decisions in a changing economy.
• Collaborated with sales and product management.
• Used Shopify to develop UX/ UI design system to make prototypes and e-commerce point of sales.
• Developed Wireframes and Dashboard creation. Proficient in SQL, Tableau, and Power Bi to work on product. Key Highlights:

Hong Kong, HK

• Conducted comprehensive A/B testing on design prototypes to evaluate user interactions and preferences, resulting in optimized end-to-end product designs for branded designer goods.
• Applied research-driven insights from technical design, branding, and graphics analysis to inform the development of market-ready products, enhancing client satisfaction and product effectiveness.
• Collaborated with renowned Fortune 500 companies such as Global Brand Group, Tory Burch, and Steve Madden, utilizing empirical research methods to drive product design decisions and market positioning.

Paris, FR

• Conducted in-depth research on client preferences and cultural heritage to design and deliver immersive historical experiences for groups of 10 or more, enhancing participants' understanding of cultural contexts.
• Achieved consistently high ratings (5 stars) on platforms such as Viator, Google Reviews, and TripAdvisor, reflecting a commitment to delivering research-driven, exceptional guest experiences.

Led the design and development of multiple accessory lines, collaborating with upper management and sales to establish seasonal timelines and ensure a smooth workflow. Developed products from initial concept to production-ready designs, ensuring on-time delivery and market relevance.

Doral, FL, US

Designed Perry Ellis Handbag Portfolio Line.- Launched two branded handbag lines to the market with annual sales reaching over $20M.

Newark, New Jersey, US

Led design across diverse product lines: Spearheaded design initiatives for various departments, including licensing and fashion accessories, ensuring brand cohesion.Forged strong cross-functional relationships: Collaborated closely with sales and design teams to translate customer needs and objectives into successful product strategies. Presented and.

Assistant Designer for a Designer Brand selling on HSN Networks.

Ux Research Design

Master'S Degree, International/Global Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design