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UX designer with a background in speech pathology, specializing in user-centered, accessible digital solutions, merging technical skills with empathy-driven design to support and enhance diverse learning needs.

Professional Summary

AUTOMATED SLP (2024 – Present)

  • Designed a Google Form and JavaScript-powered automation system for speech pathology reports.

  • Currently in beta testing with targeted outreach to school districts.

PORTFOLIO WEBSITE FOR GENA BLEIER (2024)

  • Developed an intuitive portfolio website for a film/TV editor, enhancing multimedia content display.

Selected Projects

LAURIE CORENO REYNOLDS (2024)

  • Created a professional website for an adoption and surrogacy therapist, focusing on accessibility.

Word Experience

FREELANCE UX DESIGNER AND RESEARCHER

Komatsu Web Design, Los Angeles, CA

April 2022 – Present

  • Engaged with diverse clients, delivering tailored UX solutions for websites and digital tools.

  • Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to inform design decisions.

  • Improved user engagement by 15% and accessibility scores by 20% through data-driven design practices.

  • Achieved a 100% client satisfaction rate, with projects spanning film, therapy, education, and design industries.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Accelerated Charter Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA

September 2023-Present

  • Met or exceed speech therapy goals in 80% of students by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

  • Balanced clinical responsibilities with freelance UX projects, showcasing adaptability and time management.

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA

June 2020 – June 2022

  • Led the development of an accessibility-focused website for over 700 speech pathologists and assistants.

  • Managed website updates, ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with educational guidelines.

Education

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

December 2024

Master of Science in User Experience, With Distinction (4.0 GPA), Tempe, AZ

McGILL UNIVERSITY

June 1992

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Montreal, PQ

Technical Skills

  • USER RESEARCH: Surveys, usability testing, interviews, competitive analysis

  • INTERACTION DESIGN: Wireframing, prototyping, responsive design

  • ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE: WCAG 2.2 guidelines, inclusive design principles

  • PROGRAMMING: JavaScript (self-taught), HTML, CSS

Software Proficiency

  • DESIGN TOOLS: Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop

  • WEBSITE BUILDERS: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, Shopify, Google Sites

  • ANALYTICS & OTHER TOOLS: Google Analytics, UserTesting, Adobe Premiere

LAURIE CORENO REYNOLDS (2024)

  • Created a professional website for an adoption and surrogacy therapist, focusing on accessibility.

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