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Grant York

Grant York

UX Designer
Austin,TX

Personal Portfolio

https://diveportfolioyork.framer.website/

Quote

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
Steve Jobs

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level UX design position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Qualified for this position based on UX Design Schooling at Austin Community College.

Furthermore, Qualified based on the skills acquired at past jobs. Experienced public speaker and leader from time at the Southwest Community Center. Knows how to work in a team setting through endeavors at the Mundy Companies. Effective communication is at the heart of who I am and everything I have studied up to today. Lastly, able to effectively learn new skills and procedures based on the diverse fields worked in the past.

Work History

Ux Design Consultant

Student
01.2022 - Current

Conducted research to identify and evaluate user problems. Collaborated with cross-functional team to conceptualize and refine problem solutions by analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends and recommend improvements. Then evaluated project feasibility based on material, equipment, and labor expenses. Finally, used Figma to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.

Delivery Courier

Ramen Tatsuya
01.2022 - Current

Utilized proper communication with all team members and ensured every detail of orders was correct. In this endeavor, Learned the value of getting a task done right the first time.

Public Speaker

South-West Community Center
08.2020 - 01.2022

Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches. Then implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining. Finally, Presented information to groups of 100+ people.

Contractor

York Construction
12.2017 - 08.2020

Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Consulted with customers to assess further needs and proposed optimal solutions. In response, helped Implement changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands. Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs and kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.

DDDA Contractor

Mundy Companies
04.2018 - 06.2019

Worked with a team of 5-10 in the dangerous process of creating adipic acid and loading it into train cars. Managed product quality assurance.

Behavior Specialist

Dog School of Austin
08.2017 - 11.2017

Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems. Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities, and aptitude for training.

Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals. Then instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward. Finally, Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.

Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff

CUSTOMER SERVICE

JC PENNY'S
11.2012 - 02.2015

Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty, and took ownership of customer issues by following problems through to resolution. Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers. Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality service goals.

Lifeguard

VISD AQUATICS CENTER
06.2011 - 08.2015

Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns, attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner. And educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.

Skills

    • Information Architecture
    • Interviews
    • Jobs to Be Done
    • Stakeholder Map
    • Personal Personas
    • Customer Journey Map
      • Storytelling
      • Brainstorming
      • Prototyping
      • Creating Lo-Fi, Mid-Fi, and High-Fi Wireframes
      • HTML
      • CSS

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Ux / Ui Design

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
06.2025

No Degree - Communications

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
2018

No Degree - Basics

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
2016

High School Diploma -

VICTORIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Victoria, TX
06.2014

Timeline

Ux Design Consultant

Student
01.2022 - Current

Delivery Courier

Ramen Tatsuya
01.2022 - Current

Public Speaker

South-West Community Center
08.2020 - 01.2022

DDDA Contractor

Mundy Companies
04.2018 - 06.2019

Contractor

York Construction
12.2017 - 08.2020

Behavior Specialist

Dog School of Austin
08.2017 - 11.2017

CUSTOMER SERVICE

JC PENNY'S
11.2012 - 02.2015

Lifeguard

VISD AQUATICS CENTER
06.2011 - 08.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Ux / Ui Design

Austin Community College

No Degree - Communications

Oklahoma Christian University

No Degree - Basics

Victoria College

High School Diploma -

VICTORIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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