UX Designer

DESIGNATION July **** - November ****

Created digital interfaces from conception to hi-fidelity within an 18- week, 70+ hours/week program. Conducted user interviews and testings, worked with raw data, mocked up low to hi-fidelity wireframes, iterated on prototypes, and synthesized research findings into concise visual representations or documentations. Worked with the following clients and improved current products through user research, wireframing, and concept testing:

eRetirements: A web-based service that matches retirees with the perfect city to relocate through a set of questionnaires. Savvo Digital Sommelier: A kiosk-based interface that helps retail store and restaurant customers pair their favorite food with the wine.

Sales and Marketing Manager

YAGU Gourmet Pastries May 2014 - October 2015

Managed the production, delivery, and sales of cookies and pastries at the Des Moines Downtown Farmer’s Market and ensure freshness and quality in product. Utilized social media and news media to reach local consumers and build rapport with customers. Researched and developed business expansion strategies.

Consumer Market Designer

Principal Financial Group March 2017 - Present

Mandarin Interpreter

LANGUAGEtech, Inc. December 2014 - August 2015

Provided interpretation of English and Chinese for medical, school, and business appointments. Efficiently delegated appointments to interpreters through teamwork and streamlined communication. Promptly answered calls and interpretation requests from local and regional clients.

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premier Pro

Sketch

Axure

InVision

Proto.io

Marvel

Hi. I am an UX Designer with an affinity for design problems that challenges me to think outside the box. Tools

Experience

Awards

Skills

Language

Education

Mandarin (Working Proficiency)

Iowa State University,

Ames, IA

B a c h e l o r o f A r t s, L i n g u i s t i c s Minor: Journalism

CSU, Long Beach,

Long Beach, CA

Major: Film and Electronic Arts

User interviews

Usability testing

Remote testing

Affinity diagrams

Wireframes

Paper prototypes

Hi-fi prototypes

Personas

Journey maps

Interface maps

Dean’s List, CSU Long Beach – Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010 Richard Caplan Sketch Prize for Nonfiction, Iowa State U., 2014 Cara Liu

ac5jxo@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/cara-liu

caraliu.me

Manage and run projects that aim to solve business problems for internal stakeholders. Engage and oversee a community of about 500 employee volunteers dedicated to thinking creatively. Brainstorm ideas and prototype for concept tests.

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