Latin for “the course of your life”
SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
- User Experience responsible for the design, research, and creation of artifacts for apps and web views.
- UX and information architecture levels. Work included user research, personas, buyer’s journey mapping, content audits, user stories, and UX architecture for client websites.
- Responsible for usability testing of video games and keeping extensive notes from the directors and other user’s playthroughs of our game.
- Creating digital 2D/3D art for multiple client projects that were led successfully to completion.
CLIENTS WORKED FOR
Brands worked for – Toppers Pizza, Cummins, CyberPower, Wondersea Studios, Long Beach City Council, and Eben Bargoon,
SKILLS OVERVIEW
IA/UX Skills:
Use cases, user research, usability, findability, user flows, persona development, customer journey mapping, keyword research, site maps, user stories, mock-ups, wireframes, information architecture, navigation layout, user surveys, beta testing, Design Thinking Framework, Universal Design, and User-Centered Design.
Certifications:
Coursera Google Foundations of User Experience
Coursera Google UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate.
2D/3D Design:
2D/3D design, 3D modeling, rigging, logo design, video editing, animation, key frames, in-betweens, and storyboarding.
Application / Tools:
UX Tools: Figma, Maze, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Trello, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Office suite, Google suite
CMS: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace.
3D Art: Maya, Blender, Marmoset Toolbag 4, Substance Painter
Animation: Premiere, After Effects, Animate, Storyboard Pro, Harmony, Clip Studio
Markup / Programming:
Familiar with the usage of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and Python.
EXPERIENCE
CNH - 2023 - Present
CNH Remote, IL Mar 2023 – Current
[UX/UI Designer]
-Designed 100+ UI/UX solutions for CNH brands like Case IH and Case Construction, improving operator workflows for in-cab vehicle displays and mobile tools.
– Built and maintained scalable design systems in Figma, including complex, reusable components for cross-platform applications.
– Created motion graphics and animated UI prototypes to enhance user understanding and feedback within both mobile and embedded systems.
– Partnered with product managers and engineers to implement human-centered design practices in Agile and Lean UX environments.
– Conducted competitive research and usability audits to reduce friction and improve interface clarity.
– Founded UX Club, an internal initiative to connect global UX teams and foster collaboration.
– Launched Ag Academy, a knowledge-sharing group to help designers better understand agriculture and user context.
– Recognized for initiative, cross-functional teamwork, and design leadership across multiple product teams.
DPA Software Inc. - Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
Toppers Pizza App Whitewater, WI Fedruary – June 2022
[UX/UI Designer]
Assisted with the redesign of the Topper’s Pizza app and web view
- Performed click studies on new, old, and competitive applications
- Designed new icons for higher color contrast
- Applied style sheets from the design system and maintained consistency
- Created clickable prototypes for testing and showcasing in Figma
- Utilized Maze to execute usability testing
Cummins Columbus, IN Apirl 2022 – June 2022
[UX Designer]
- Created a user-friendly way to import spreadsheet data to a current platform’s database.
- Set up pages, icons, buttons, and the process chain in a clean and organized manner
TopLine Results Corporation, Pewaukee, WI - Mar 2022 – Oct 2022
[TopLine Results Corporation is full-service CRM consulting firm specializing in providing turnkey cloud-based CRM implementations. ]
Social Media Designer | CRM Applications
- Designed UI for Power BI reports following client’s branding
- Quality testing for portals and apps for clients
- Researched and developed solutions for clients
- Critical problem-solving for errors and bugs with CRM solutions
- Created and redesigned logos
- Recorded and edited videos for YouTube
CRM Solutions: Dynamics 365, HubSpot, Zoho One, and ACT!.
Software: Power BI, Microsoft suite, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, Canva, Power Apps.
Wondersea Studio, Los Angeles, CA - Mar 2021 – Mar 2022 (3D Art)
[Wondersea Studios is an indie video game studio creating whimsical and fun games for players 16+.]
3D Artist/Modeler
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3D modeler at an Indie game company making creatures and environment assets for Nintendo Switch and PC.
- Created complex organic low poly models in Maya
- Created hand-painted textures atlases
- Created Unity engine game-ready creatures and props
- Baked and textured models in Substance Painter and Adobe Photoshop
- Created creature designs that follow the art direction of the game
- Completed usability testing and recorded others’ results for the team.
City of Long Beach Council, Long Beach, CA - Jan 2020 – May 2020 (Animation)
[The City of Long Beach Council is comprised of 9 council districts which are elected by voters of the district. ]
Animator, colorist, clean-up artist.
- Worked alongside a team of animation and illustration students to make a short commercial for the city of Long Beach Fire department about the effects of fireworks on veterans and city members.
- Created rough keyframes for character animations and inbetweens
- Assisted multiple teammates with their inbetweens
- Cleaned up lines and full scenes for the feature
- Fully colored characters for animation within Toon Boom Harmony
Software: Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Harmony, After effects, and Premiere Pro.
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA - Sept 2015 - May 2018
[Academy of Art University is one of the largest private, accredited art universities in the United States.]
3D Animation and Visual Effects Lab Tech
- Responsible for maintaining a computer services lab and supporting students with operations in various 2D and 3D software
- Troubleshooting operating systems, multiple-brand printers, and application problems
- Provided excellent customer service to multiple students and staff members
- Documenting common problems and solutions on the lab self-help Wiki
- Assisted with event setups and presentations
Softwares: Maya, Rhino, Adobe suite, Mudbox, 3ds Maxs, AutoCAD, Harmony, and Storyboard Pro.
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Pang Pang the Pug, Los Angeles, CA Nov 2019 – Jan 2022
[Advertisiment and T-shirt design]
Created an eye-catching advertisement for a social media influencer, Pang Pang the London Pug. Also simplified the design for the t-shirt printing process.
Eben Burgoon, San Francisco, CA Jan 2015 – Oct 2015
[Line Artist]
Work alongside comic book writer to make line art for his comic book issue #7. Worked on making well-composed pages featuring characters and backgrounds. Collaborating with the writer to make sure his idea comes to life as envisioned.
SRWC gym, Long Beach, CA Nov 2018-May 2021
[Building Manager]
Was building Manager of a college campus gym that hundreds of students and alumni visited daily. Maintained the building and saw that the building was up to code. Ensured students and alumni were following gym rules and protocols. Assisted and oversee events on building a property. Assisted members with issues and emergencies. Was the first line with customer issues and complaints.
Building Bridges, Wales, Wisconsin Jun 2012 – Oct 2013
[Business Office Manager]
- Managed office operations, including scheduling
- planning and hosting fundraising events
- answering calls
- overseeing conference calls
- emailing supporters
- maintaining mailing list in Excel spreadsheets and the organization’s website
- Designed handouts newsletters in Microsoft Publisher and the Adobe Creative suite
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
EDUCATION, ASSOCIATIONS AND REFERENCES
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art at California State Long Beach University– Sept 2018 – Dec 2021
Associates in Animation at Milwaukee Area Technical College – Jan 2011 – Mar 2013
CERTIFICATES
Foundations of User Experience – Google Certificate – Aug 2022
UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate – Google Certificate – Sept 2022
REFERENCES – Available upon Request
PERSONAL INTERESTS
ARTIST
- Capt. Nibbles Comic Strip – Star Trek Inspired Cat cartoon.
PERSONAL
- SO: Alex Tasker
- Hobbies: Streaming, video games, 3D art, Sports (Football, Basket Ball, Soccer), working out, and movies.