Resume
UX/UI Design consultant
06/2025 - Present
Vegas Website Designs
Las Vegas, NV
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Owned the design process end-to-end for 15+ web projects, from initial client discovery calls through final launch, translating client goals and brand vision into functional website designs.
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Conducted UX audits scoped to each client's budget and goals - including competitor benchmarking and accessibility considerations where relevant - to identify friction points and opportunities to improve conversion.
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Designed with conversion in mind throughout - starting with homepage concepts for client approval, then extending the approved direction across the full site.
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Managed ongoing design requests for existing clients, adding new sections and features (e.g., product launches, content updates) while maintaining visual and brand consistency.
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Collaborated directly with developers to ensure design feasibility and smooth handoff from concept to build.
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Used AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) throughout the process to speed up research, ideation, and content support.
Visual and Digital Designer
01/2023 - Present
Caleros Empire Inc
Plainfield, IL
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Served as the primary design resource for a small business, handling a broad range of digital design needs across marketing, branding, and internal tools.
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Designed an internal communication platform end-to-end - from concept through final UI - to improve coordination between different teams within the organization, then handed off to developers for implementation.
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Designed digital marketing materials including flyers, presentation decks, and pitch decks to support business communications.
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Maintained visual consistency across all materials, aligning design choices with brand identity.
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Worked primarily in Figma and Canva, adapting quickly to varied project types and turnaround needs.
Customer Experience &
visual design consultant
11/2017 - 12/2023
Stefano Ricci
Las Vegas, NV
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Observed and analyzed customer behavior within physical spaces - tracking movement patterns, attention points, and interaction habits - to inform design decisions.
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Used behavioral insights to strategically position key visual elements in high-traffic and high-attention zones, increasing engagement with priority content.
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Applied user-centered design principles to structure physical environments around how people actually move and make decisions, rather than assumptions.
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Refined layouts iteratively based on observed outcomes, treating each adjustment as a test of what improved customer engagement.
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Translated data-driven insights into concrete design and layout decisions, balancing aesthetic goals with measurable behavioral outcomes.
Visual Strategy consultant
03/2016 - 10/2017
Drone Miksa
Las Vegas, NV
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Guided team members on visual presentation standards, helping maintain consistent execution across displays.
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Identified opportunities to improve layout and presentation, aiming to increase engagement with key visual elements.
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Conducted regular audits to ensure displays remained consistent with brand identity and visual standards.
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Managed visual assets to maintain quality and consistency across all physical presentation spaces.
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Collaborated with team members to optimize how products and content were presented to maximize engagement.
Customer Experience & Operations Lead
05/2013 - 02/2016
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Las Vegas, NV
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Optimized spatial layout and flow to improve navigation and engagement within physical environments.
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Used behavioral and interaction data to inform placement decisions and enhance user experience.
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Led teams in delivering personalized, consistent customer experiences across touchpoints.
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Ensured design and presentation consistency in alignment with brand standards.
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Improved end-to-end customer journeys across both physical and digital touchpoints.
Education
Perm State Technical University
09/2007 - 06/2011
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor Degree
DESIGN LAB
03/2022 - 03/2024
UX/UI Designer
Certificate Diploma
Professional Skill Set
Visual Design & Branding
User Research & Testing
UX/UI Design & Prototyping
Project & Stakeholder Management
Trend Analysis & Data-Driven Decisions

Team Communication & Collaboration
Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
Time Management & Efficiency
Web and Social Media Strategy
Adaptability & Continuous Learning
