HELLO!
I’M BRITTANY DUBOWSKI
Chicago, IL 60626
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative UX/UI Designer with a background in problem-solving, client experiences, and visual design, transitioning from 14 years as a hairstylist and barber. I bring a deep understanding of user needs and aesthetics to the digital space. Having completed a UX/UI Design Bootcamp with DesignLab, I gained hands-on experience in user research, wireframing, and prototyping. I am passionate about empathetic design and creating intuitive digital experiences.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Collaborated with Lionsgate Entertainment on the film, Hunger Games II: Catching Fire, contributing to wig styling and enhancing production quality.
● Completed advanced training with industry platform artists, Scott Cole and Linda Yodice, focusing on precision cutting and fashion coloring.
● Specialized under platform artist Charles Ifergan in wet and dry cutting techniques, refining service quality.
● Developed expertise in men’s haircutting and curly hair styling, demonstrating adaptability across various hair types.
SKILLS
● UX Design: User Research, Personas, Journey Mapping, Information Architecture
● UI Design: Wireframing, Prototyping, Visual Design, Design Systems
● Tools: Figma, FigJam, Squarespace
● User Testing: Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Heuristic Evaluation EXPERIENCE
STYLIST, VAN BUREN GENTLEMEN’S SALON, CHICAGO, IL — 2025-PRESENT
● Guide clients in selecting products and services tailored to their needs, improving
● satisfaction and trust.
● Identify opportunities to introduce additional services, enhancing revenue while ensuring a personalized experience.
● Develop and execute outreach strategies to attract new clients, increasing brand
● visibility and customer retention.
● Deliver high-quality, customized services with a focus on consistency and client
● expectations.
STYLIST, CHARLES IFERGAN, GOLD COAST, CHICAGO, IL — 2019 - 2021
● Completed specialized training in precision cutting techniques, leading to improved service quality and client satisfaction.
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● Delivered personalized hair services to a diverse clientele, fostering long-term client relationships.
● Successfully executed updos and special occasion styles for weddings, enhancing the salon's reputation for quality services.
ASSISTANT MANAGER + TRAVELING STYLIST, LADY JANE’S HAIRCUT FOR MEN, NAPERVILLE, IL — 2016 - 2019
● Enhanced customer education on products, contributing to increased sales and improved satisfaction.
● Delivered advanced training on hairstyling techniques, equipping team members with skills that improved service delivery.
● Managed inventory and supplies efficiently, minimizing operational disruptions. MANAGER + ASSISTANT MANAGER, SPORT CLIPS, NAPERVILLE, IL — 2012 - 2016
● Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a strong online reputation for the salon.
● Facilitated training sessions on hairstyling techniques, empowering team members and elevating service quality.
● Effectively educated clients on product benefits, promoting additional purchases and increasing overall revenue.
EDUCATION
● Gwinnett Technical Institute, Gwinnett, GA — GED, 2011
● Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta, Atlanta, GA — Cosmetology with Honors, 2012
● DesignLab, UX Academy Foundations, Chicago, IL — Pre-course for UX/UI Design, 2024
● DesignLab, UX Academy, Chicago, IL — UX/UI Design, 2025
*References available upon request