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Frank Barka

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Frank Barka

Summary

Dynamic UX Designer with a robust foundation in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility best practices, developed through an intensive UX Design program. A decade of experience in customer service and administrative support has cultivated strong transferable skills in problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration. Committed to empathy, organization, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring design solutions align seamlessly with user needs and business objectives. Actively seeking an entry-level UX Designer position to leverage technical proficiency and a human-centered approach in crafting impactful digital experiences.

Professional with focus on financial markets, adept at analyzing trends and executing trades with precision. Strong skills in financial analysis, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability to market shifts, and delivering consistent results. Reliable team member with keen eye for detail and commitment to achieving success in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Next Wave Innovations

Independent Day Trader & Algorithmic Strategy Developer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed and deployed custom cBot algorithms for the cTrader platform, optimizing strategies across crypto, forex, and equity indices including SPX500
  • Applied technical analysis, backtesting, and real-time diagnostics to refine bot performance and reduce drawdown
  • Integrated adaptive logic and risk management protocols to navigate volatile market conditions
  • Continuously iterated strategies based on market behavior, performance metrics, and trading psychology principles
  • Developed diagnostic workflows to monitor execution quality, slippage, and trade frequency across multiple brokers
  • Remote
  • Collaborated with fellow traders for sharing insights and refining strategies, enhancing collective success rates.
  • Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, mitigating potential risks and penalties associated with noncompliance.

Aries WFH Platform

Customer Service Specialist
08.2024 - 10.2025

Job overview

  • Provided expert client support across platforms including Schwab, Salesforce, and Wealthbox, ensuring seamless interactions and issue resolution
  • Applied project management skills to enhance business consulting and customer service success strategies
  • Maintained high-quality service standards through proactive problem-solving and efficient communication
  • Remote
  • Developed rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
  • Assisted new employees with training, sharing best practices for handling difficult situations and achieving positive outcomes.

Corazon Concierge

Administrative Assistant
03.2021 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitated professional communication between healthcare providers and clients' families, ensuring clarity around service offerings and maintaining trust through timely, empathetic follow-ups
  • Digitized and organized physical contact records by transferring them into Google Workspace contacts, improving accessibility, searchability, and long-term data management
  • Designed and implemented an intuitive physical and digital filing system, improving document accessibility and office efficiency by 30%
  • Assisted 12 caretakers in preparing detailed client case notes and reports, documenting client care to strengthen cross-functional communication and decision-making processes, ensuring continuity of care
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Rocky Mountain Pest Control

Lead Technician
09.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted thorough inspections of the home or office space while implementing strategic treatment plans, reducing infestations in residential and commercial properties
  • Provided expert consultations on pest prevention strategies, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention
  • Safely removed hazardous insect nests and sealed entry points, contributing to a 25% decline in repeat infestations
  • Maintained inventory of pest control products and equipment, ensuring seamless service delivery
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Santa Fe Valet

Executive Shop Manager
03.2018 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Led daily retail operations, including inventory management and staff supervision, maintaining a high-performance team
  • Resolved customer concerns with professionalism, improving client retention and satisfaction scores
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a secure shopping environment
  • Assisted with staff training of 25 initiatives, increasing operational efficiency and employee engagement
  • Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.

Education

Merit America
Remote, US

Google UX Design Professional Certificate from UX/UI Design
09.2025

University Overview

Merit America, Virtual

Los Lunas High School
Los Lunas, NM

High School Diploma
05-2007

Skills

  • Skilled in using Figma for UI/UX design
  • Skilled in utilizing Google Drive tools effectively
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma user experience design
  • Conceptual sketch development
  • Skilled in using InVision for prototyping
  • Skilled in utilizing Visily AI
  • Facilitating design sprints
  • Target audience development
  • Hypothesis testing and problem identification
  • Interactive wireframe development
  • User-centered prototyping
  • User experience research methodologies
  • Empathy-driven design mapping
  • Customer journey analysis
  • HMW and Crazy Eights methodologies
  • Competitive auditing proficiency
  • Development of user flows
  • Conceptual design skills
  • Graphic design expertise
  • Application of gestalt principles
  • Develop user-friendly layouts
  • Data organization
  • Experience in designing systems
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Strong written communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic issue analysis
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Customer-oriented perspective
  • Financial analysis
  • Analyzing market trends for trading strategies
  • Rapid decision analysis
  • Emotional resilience
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Trading strategies
  • Quick decision making
  • Emotional control

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Designed a new workflow to improve overall query performance.

Certification

  • Volunteer Firefighter For Manzano Vista Fire Department 2007-04 - 2012-05
  • Basic Life Support and First Aid & AED 2023-05 exp. 2028-05

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist

Aries WFH Platform
08.2024 - 10.2025

Independent Day Trader & Algorithmic Strategy Developer

Next Wave Innovations
01.2023 - Current

Lead Technician

Rocky Mountain Pest Control
09.2022 - 03.2023

Administrative Assistant

Corazon Concierge
03.2021 - 05.2024

Executive Shop Manager

Santa Fe Valet
03.2018 - 04.2021

Merit America

Google UX Design Professional Certificate from UX/UI Design

Los Lunas High School

High School Diploma
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeInternshipPart TimeGig Work

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Software

Figma

Visilyai

Bubble

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

Excel

Zapier / Make (Integromat)

Airtable

CTrader / cBots

TradingView

HubSpot, Mailchimp, Klaviyo

HTML/CSS for Email

Notion / Obsidian

Canva / Pitch

Interests

Designing ethical, trust-centered digital experiences

Building scalable systems for public health and community resilience

Advocating for culturally humble, safety-centered outreach

Branding and visual storytelling for impact ventures

Prototyping operational documentation for grants and stakeholder engagement

Algorithmic trading and diagnostics for SPX500 and other indices

Co-creating visionary web apps with trauma-informed UX and accessibility-first logic

Translating complex systems into intuitive, stakeholder-friendly tools

Frank Barka
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