Amanda Walker
Rye
Summary
BFA-qualified professional with 10+ years of expertise in apparel design, systems optimization, and UX/UI. I specialize in deconstructing complex visual systems into logical data, leveraging a decade of professional children’s apparel design and a background in residential organizing to provide high-fidelity 'visual reasoning' for generative models. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, color theory, and typography to ensure adherence to professional design standards and functional aesthetics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide
GREENACRES ELEMENTARY
Scarsdale
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered targeted academic and behavioral support to 19 second-grade students through IEP/504 plan accommodations, enhancing individual learning experiences.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to track student progress and refine instructional strategies, resulting in tailored support for diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated classroom activities to improve educational achievement and support social-emotional development among students.
Market Development Representative
SEVEN STARLING
Rye
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Achieved 133% increase in practice leads within 2 months through strategic marketing initiatives.
- Cultivated partnerships with 40 OBGYN practices through targeted outreach and analytics-driven strategies.
- Ensured database accuracy and enhanced communication channels to facilitate efficient account management.
UX Designer
UX DESIGN TRAINING & PROJECTS (FREELANCE))
Rye
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Redesigned Danneale Bell Design website, driving 369% increase in site sessions and 164% growth in visitors.
- Conducted user research to identify user needs and preferences, informing design decisions.
- Completed 600-hour UX/UI certification, gaining expertise in design thinking and responsive application development.
Founder
BESPOKE ORGANIZING LLC
Long Island City
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Achieved annual sales revenue increase of 195% through targeted marketing strategies.
- Transformed residential and office spaces by optimizing layouts for functionality and inviting environments.
- Developed customized plans that maximized storage solutions and enhanced overall aesthetics.
Designer
PARIGI GROUP LTD.
New York
05.2009 - 12.2015
- Directed design and development of Puma and Reebok infant boys' collections, producing over 100 annual styles.
- Collaborated with merchandising, sales, and production teams to achieve project objectives and enhance brand growth.
- Engaged corporate partners to streamline brand usage and approval processes, reinforcing brand integrity.
Associate Designer
KIDS HEADQUARTERS
New York
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Collaborated with design team to conceive and launch Dereon girls collection for Beyoncé, increasing brand visibility and engagement.
- Conducted market research to inform design decisions for eight to ten annual collections, ensuring alignment with current market trends.
- Created technical sketches and specifications for production teams, streamlining communication and execution of design concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
FIT, State University of New York
New York, NY05-2006
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- UX/UI Design
- Color Theory
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Spacial Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Systems Thinking
- Workflow Mapping
- Usability Testing
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
Certification
- Level I Teaching Assistant Certificate, New York State Education Department, 2025
- Drata - HIPAA Training, 2023
- American Heart Association - Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR, 2025
- DesignLab - UX/UI Design Certificate, 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Clothing Bank Volunteer, The Sharing Shelf, Port Chester, NY, 02/01/25, Present
- Co-Leader, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Troop 2974, Mamaroneck, NY, 04/01/23, Present
- Class Parent, Rye Neck Union Free School District, PTSA, Mamaroneck, NY, 09/01/25, Present
- Fundraising Chair, PS 166Q Henry Gradstein Elementary School, PTA, Long Island City, NY, 09/01/21, 12/31/21
- Sewing Volunteer, Only Make Believe, New York, NY, 09/01/11, 05/31/16
Timeline
Teacher Aide
GREENACRES ELEMENTARY
09.2024 - 06.2025
Market Development Representative
SEVEN STARLING
10.2023 - 04.2024
UX Designer
UX DESIGN TRAINING & PROJECTS (FREELANCE))
12.2021 - 10.2023
Founder
BESPOKE ORGANIZING LLC
04.2017 - 12.2021
Designer
PARIGI GROUP LTD.
05.2009 - 12.2015
Associate Designer
KIDS HEADQUARTERS
05.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
FIT, State University of New York