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United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Redesign the website using Figma to add features and a responsive layout (desktop & mobile) while accounting for accessibility (WCAG 2.2, 508)Help develop and maintain a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency and efficiency throughout the design and development process through the use of components, variables, and developer modeDrive a smooth transition from design to implementation by crafting comprehensive design specifications, including detailed measurements, annotations, and visual flow maps

Create a comprehensive design system (style guide, components, and variables), that streamlines design efficiency, consistency, and handoff to development teamsLead a cross-functional team of 5 members to redesign the existing website and mobile application emphasizing accessibility (WCAG 2.2), interaction design principles, and responsive designFacilitate brainstorming sessions and affinity mapping workshops using Miro boards to foster creative collaborationDevelop and maintain a product roadmap that prioritized user needs while aligning with business goals

Guide and mentor up to 3 teams of 5 junior designers in the creation of design artifacts (competitive analysis, user flows, style guides, wireframes, and prototypes) in Figma for startups, non-profits, and small businessesLead by example in promoting UX best practices, innovation, and a user-centric approach, inspiring mentees to push boundaries, think critically, and excel in their design endeavorsFacilitate regular one-on-one and group mentoring sessions, fostering an open and collaborative environment for sharing insights, addressing challenges, and brainstorming creative solutionsDevelop and implement tailored learning plans for mentees, incorporating hands-on projects, workshops, and resources to support their career goals and aspirations within the design industry

Lead cross-functional design teams employing user-centered experience design methodology to develop and deliver new and iterative user interface designs and prototypes for web-based, mobile applications, and printer touchscreenPlan then conduct competitive benchmarking activities and usability tests on user interfaces to provide recommendations regarding designs compared to the competition Participate in customer research and perform task analyses/workflow analyses of existing and emerging user work practicesElicit and maintain user requirements, system requirements, and user interface design specifications by collaborating with product planning, development team, and end-usersConduct heuristic evaluations of systems and designs for Xerox, competitors within the same sector, and industry leaders in other sectors

Lead a cross-functional team to successfully deliver an iOS application redesign for a B2C SaaS platform, applying Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) principles and utilizing Figma to implement UX best practicesConduct comprehensive heuristic evaluation and competitive analysis to inform user-centered design (UCD) strategies, resulting in the creation of intuitive wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups that facilitated seamless UI iterations and streamlined developer handoff processesSpearhead the development and implementation of a robust design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the mobile application, while delivering a high-quality user experienceTranslate complex requirements into user-friendly interfaces, leveraging expertise in Hi-Fidelity wireframes, interaction design (IxD) principles, and iterative design methodologies, which significantly enhanced user satisfaction and engagement metricsUtilize Agile methodology to efficiently manage the project, ensuring continuous collaboration, iterative development, and timely feedback loops, resulting in improved team productivity and the successful delivery of user-centric UX/UI solutions on schedule

Design a new cloud-based application (B2C & SaaS) in a multi-disciplinary team utilizing Figma that incorporates information hierarchy, component libraries, brand design, and design systems utilizing UX best practices Perform peer review of team member's designs to perform review concept development and provide feedback for adherence to the project plan, consistency, design thinking, and UI latest practicesSetup projects in JIRA and manage projects utilizing Agile methodologies to meet milestones and deliver on time in a fast-paced environment through moderation of sprint week meetingsCreate user flows from user stories then design and iterate low through high-fidelity wireframes to optimize usability then generate a mockupManage developer handoff to ensure a seamless transition from technical design to a usable product by providing annotated notes, measurements, and collaborating on development strategies for web applications

Deliver new user-centric landing pages (B2B & PaaS) that transcend customer’s expectations for all devices including Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac with current design patterns, UI, and IXD trends utilizing Figma for web contentIncorporate interactive navigation and turn negatives into positives (aesthetic 404 pages) IXD trends to engage and entertain users in the brand experience while reducing the negative emotion or checkoutMentor and empathize with team members to maintain team morale which helps produce consistently high-quality work for the customerIncrease web accessibility from current state to future state through implementing a 7:1 contrast ratio (AAA), the ability to tab between page items, and language switching dropdownConduct strategic research and a competitive analysis to better understand competitors in the AI chatbot industry which revealed the use of container cards, freemium offers, and adaptable templates are consistent factors in leading competitors then present findings by a client presentation via a Zoom callGenerate design system including style guide, components, and design patterns for clients that will establish consistency and Lean UX iterations Facilitate stakeholder management by problem-solving and iterating designs based on verbal or written feedback received

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Redesign 6 acres in AutoCAD utilizing modern software applications, facilities layout, Lean, Microsoft Project, and Theory of Constraints ideologies to reduce waste and cycle time of processes while overhauling standard documentationAudit PSI departments by identifying opportunities (i.e. wastes, defects) as well as low first-pass yields then create KPIs and 35 initiatives/projects to address those areas of concern (e.g operations, WIP, data sets) per business strategyDigitize and automate different user-focused workflows to improve accessibility and create flowcharts using Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, Power Automate, and Adobe Suite through facilitated meetingsDesign and manage the building of weld racks and fabrication tables to improve accessibility, function, and provide production support through user focused creative problem solving and producing blueprint design documents to build them

Greater San Diego Area

Audit the F-18 landing gear process, discover waste, and redesign the process to reduce cost by $15,000 minimumTurn around a bearing inspection program as the program manager in 2 months that was 3 months behind on the first article audits requests from 3rd party bearing suppliersRedesign and outfit Lube & Scavenge as well as Fuel Shutoff Valves testing procedure to meet current specifications and customer requirements by requirements gathering as well as rapid prototyping creative fixturingConduct user focused reverse engineering analysis by problem solving the failure mode and designing a creative solution to prevent future similar defects for repeatable problems

Greater Seattle Area

Run 6-12 month projects as project manager for data & simulation as well as facilities redesign emphasizing Lean Six Sigma with teams of up to 15 people Facilitate the creation of 3 value stream maps for carrier and sub overhauls to identify constraints using historical data (cycle time and first-pass yield) to highlight focus areas for improvement projects Deliver process improvement training for Lean, Six Sigma, & Theory of Constraints to groups of up to 20 peopleExecute rapid prototyping product lifecycle by digesting a user focused problem and designing a creative fixture that addresses the problem and improves accessibility, efficiency, or safety of the work process Analyze survey data for trends and identify bottlenecks that could be improvement projects that are user focused and improve accessibility or efficiency through a redesign

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Redmond, Or

Design and navigate the tourniquet leak tester to a complete prototype through creative problem solving which will improve accessibility and result in $30,000 annual reject savings Facilitate the manifold assembly fixture project from an ergonomic problem to a creative solution through the design of a 3-D CAD model, building a prototype, writing a validation, and running the validation which will decrease cycle time by 59% and save $6,000 in laborExpand the CAD library by turning existing fixtures into digitized models that are more accessible and available to users regardless of geographic locationOperate and manage 3D printer requests problem solving any errors or deficiencies and marketing capability company wide to offer a creative solution and increase accessibility

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

I resolved conflict and formed personal relationships with a distinct floor of 50 residents My staff consisted of 10 members that supervised a residential community of 360+ residents While on duty, I was a 1st responder in crises, and duty took place for 24-hour periods

Albany, Or

Built and designed a creative Microsoft Access database to establish an inventory system & avoid repurchasing in 6 months by problem solvingRedesign a thermite bag workstation to be more user focused by having more accessibility and ergonomics while reducing cycle time by 1/3Lead a renovating camera project that was user focused with a $10,000 budget to install new 1080P cameras that improved accessibility by helping operators view the melting process with more clarityCreate and iterate value stream maps to ensure the process is user focused, following lean principles, and problem solving the bottlenecks as they are identified

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

I resolved conflict and formed personal relationships with a distinct floor of 50 residents My staff consisted of 10 members that supervised a residential community of 360+ residents While on duty, I was a 1st responder in crises, and duty took place for 24-hour periods

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

I resolved conflict and formed personal relationships with a distinct floor of 50 residents My staff consisted of 10 members that supervised a residential community of 360+ residents While on duty, I was a 1st responder in crises, and duty took place for 24-hour periods

Silverdale, Wa

I had the responsibility of assisting the Lead Security Installation Technicians. The major project I assisted them with was the installation of alarm wiring. This wiring was the first line of defense for intruders. Performed fire watch duties on the security installation site.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.38

Activities and Societies: Alpha Pi Mu, Hip-Hop Student Association, MECOP, Austin Entrepreneurship Leadership Team, and Entrepreneurship.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Key Club, Boy's Basketball, Boy's Tennis, Track, and Ping-Pong Club.