UX Designer

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Skill Set

Visual Designing

Wireframing

Education

Broward College

Associate of Arts in Computer Science (In Progress)

2023–2026

Leadership Program Graduate: Developed skills in team-building, project management, and communication
Relevant Coursework: Art Appreciation (focused on visual principles and creative expression)

Certifications

Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera, 2023)
Master Digital Design: UX Research & UI Design
UX/UI Design Principles Compact

Awards & Achievements

1st Place: Communify (AI-powered Social Networking Platform), Crossingz Hackathon, April 2024
2nd Place: Neo Sapiens (AI Problem-Solving Tool), Miami Hack Week, April 2024
Finalist: Backdrop Build Competition, Read2Text, March 2024

Portfolio

Portfolio | Notion

About Me

Creative and customer-focused UI/UX Designer with a proven track record in solving design challenges through collaboration and innovation. Recognized in multiple hackathons for impactful designs, including AI-powered platforms and user experience optimizations. Skilled in design tools, wireframing, prototyping, and improving accessibility. Fluent in four languages. Passionate about creating intuitive, user-centered solutions that align with business goals.

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant

June 2024- Present

Broward College

Design and produce class and event flyers for the department, effectively reaching a vast student audience
Streamline student inquiry processes, enhancing satisfaction through UX principles
Assist faculty with scheduling and communication tasks to improve organizational workflows

UX Designer

JAN -Apr 2024- (Finalist)

Read2Text

Redesigned the platform’s user interface to improve usability and engagement for students and educators
Contributed to an online solution addressing fluency practice challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Reading Specialists
Enhanced accessibility with interactive activities and data-driven insights, enabling personalized instruction and progress tracking
Finalist in the Backdrop Build competition for UX and platform optimization

UI Designer

Apr 2024 - Miami Hack Week | Hackathon

Neo Sapiens

Earned 2nd place for designing an AI-powered problem-solving tool utilizing a swarm of agents to automate various tasks
Created prototypes that balanced functionality and aesthetic appeal
Presented and showcased the design to an audience of approximately 200 people, including a panel of tech-savvy investors, highlighting its value and usability
The project was featured in Refresh Miami, South Florida's largest tech and startup community, recognizing its innovation and impact

Lead UX Designer

May - 2024 - Crossingz | Hackathon

Communify

Secured 1st place in an online AI hackathon focused on designing social networking and consumer applications
Developed an AI-powered platform that enhances meaningful social connections through advanced matching and interactive features
Presented the project to a panel of judges from Meta (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix as well as startup founders, receiving expert feedback and recognition
Collaborated on a business proposal defining target users and marketing strategies to complement the functional prototype

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