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Brandon Takahashi

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Dynamic and motivated human factors graduate prepared to offer a solid foundation in analytical thinking and client-focused problem-solving, ready to learn and grow in user interface/user experience environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply data analysis and project management skills. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and strategic planning skills in UI/UX Designer role.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Brand Character Facilitator & Performer

The Walt Disney Company
08.2014 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  • Administer training on employee business ethics and codes of conduct.
  • Utilize human-centered design in training to support usability and functionality of wearable costume elements.
  • Crosstrain existing employees to maximize performance and operational needs.

Web Accessibility Consultant

California State University Chancellor’s Office
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Operated accessibility evaluations on new CSU System web interface.
  • Verified the website’s user interface meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Standards.
  • Created reports with interface recommendations for designers to improve website accessibility design.
  • Experienced in usability/accessibility programs: JAWS screen reader, WAVE, ANDI, Colour Contrast Analyzer

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Taco Bell Corporate, Yum! Brands
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed the food quality assurance lab for all quality control testing.
  • Optimized workflows for testing used in the chemical analysis of food ingredients.
  • Mediated testing standardization with suppliers to improve quality control procedures.
  • Navigated product development process of new menu items with cross-functional teams.

Education

Master of Science - Human Factors Psychology

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2014

Skills

  • User Experience Research
  • Project Management
  • Usability and Accessibility
  • Task Analysis
  • Expert Organizational Skills
  • Expert Interpersonal Skills
  • Python

Research Experience

Center for Usability in Design & Accessibility

Long Beach, CA · 2022-2024

  • Conducted laboratory-setting usability test studies with adult participants.
  • Transcribed audio recordings to text format, reviewed, & edited existing transcriptions.


Stress & Technology Applied Research Lab

Long Beach, CA · 2022-2024

  • Facilitated usability and user experience testing on consumer products.
  • Trained student researchers on observational research and data processing/analysis.
  • Generated design recommendations to developers for improvements in usability/user experience.

Website

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-k-takahashi/

Timeline

Web Accessibility Consultant

California State University Chancellor’s Office
11.2023 - 08.2024

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Taco Bell Corporate, Yum! Brands
03.2019 - 07.2022

Corporate Brand Character Facilitator & Performer

The Walt Disney Company
08.2014 - Current

Master of Science - Human Factors Psychology

California State University - Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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