User Experience

Ariel G. Rios

User Experience Research + Design

Seattle, Washington

425-***-**** *****@*******.*** riosrel.com

Summary

I am a Junior Front-end Developer and User Experience Designer with a solid understanding of User-Centered Design, Usability Research and Product Management. With my interdisciplinary background,

I find, develop and exploit design opportunities to deliver intuitive and effective product experiences.

Skills & Abilities

User Centered Design

Usability Research

Sketching

HTML + CSS

Heuristic Reports

Personas

Wireframing

JavaScript

User Flows

Surveys

Prototyping

Adobe Creative Suite

Information Architecture

Interviews

Pattern Library

Axure

Education

Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering, GPA 3.7

University of Washington, Seattle

On Hold

Certificate in User-Centered Design, GPA 3.7

Human Centered Design and Engineering - University of Washington, Seattle

Graduated June 2015

Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Human-Computer Interaction, GPA 3.27

University of Washington, Seattle

Graduated June 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, GPA 3.15

University of Washington, Seattle

Graduated June 2013

Minor: Diversity (American Ethnic Studies)

Study in South Korea: Information, Technology & Society in Modern Korea, Summer 2012

Study in the Netherlands: Research Methods in Informatics, Summer 2011

Related Projects

Usability Researcher

Microsoft Learning - Redmond, WA

Jan. 2015 to Mar. 2015

Based on our analysis of comScore data, my team and I scoped, developed and executed a usability study; pinpointing first time visitor’s roadblocks to increase user retention and return. I later performed a heuristic evaluation and designed site recommendations based on findings.

Experience

Freelance Web Designer and Web Developer

RiosREL.com - Seattle, WA

Jun. 2011 to Present

Graphic and web design with a focus in brand definition and consistency

Lead projects from concept to development with an eye for current market trends and brand goals

Assist in brand development ranging from graphic, print, and web design to social media

UX Designer and Front-end Web Developer

Sublime Media – Seattle, WA

Aug. 2014 to Feb. 2015

Lead project development as a cross-functional UX designer and front-end developer

Improved development by assessing design element’s feasibility prior to internal handoffs

Reduced design redundancy via company-wide style and interaction templates

Enhanced internal team’s collaboration, communication and understanding of user experience design

Developer Intern

Sublime Media – Seattle, WA

May 2014 to Aug. 2014

Facilitated framework builds through interaction prototyping and design

Commenced dialogue between departments to improve e-learning course’s user experience and design

Lead User Experience best practices, effectiveness and implementation

Student Assistant and Web Developer

University of Washington, Office of the VP for Faculty Advancement – Seattle, WA

Sep. 2012 to Jul. 2013

Enhanced web portals thought the design and development of new landing pages and architecture

Optimized office contact’s list for parties involved within the office and overseen programs

Supported department lecture series by communicating with and scheduling home and guest faculty

Improved research and development by augmenting internal collaboration and data management

Vice President of Administration

Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity - Washington Beta Delta Chapter – Seattle, WA

Oct. 2012 to Jun. 2013

Improved communications with our national headquarters, university and outside parties

Increased chapter GPA, IFC rank and scholastic achievements of active members

Established and developed communication between alumni and the active chapter

Set internal event standards and procedures from planning to execution stages

Internet Marketing and Social Media Intern

Cocoon House - Everett, WA

Oct. 2011 to Dec. 2011

Defined web presence consistency throughout social media outlets and newsletter

Generated and standardized newsletter design for future iterations

Managed and updated the website through a Content Management System

Optimized sponsor email listserv

Additional Skills

Languages

Native Spanish Speaker

Elementary Proficiency French

Elementary Proficiency Portuguese

Activities and Interest

Long distance running

Mobile gaming

Travel

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