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Jake Howery

San Jose

Summary

Results-driven UX Academy graduate with a foundation in client relations and a passion for creating user-centered solutions. Proven ability to gather user requirements, develop design concepts, and collaborate across teams. Seeking to apply skills in user research, wireframing, and prototyping to contribute to a dynamic UX design role.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent / Administrator

Interior Door Replacement Company
Santa Clara, CA
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed vendor relations, negotiated pricing, and ensured timely delivery of materials.
  • Developed new filing and organization practices to streamline paperwork processes.
  • Provided customer service for inbound and outbound calls, and scheduled appointments.

Design Consultant

CB2
San Jose, USA
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences, translating client visions into design concepts.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and furniture recommendations, considering client budget considerations.
  • Built and maintained client relations, ensuring the accuracy of orders, and providing ongoing communication.

Customer Consultant

Crate & Barrel Furniture
San Jose, USA
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships, promptly addressing, and resolving customer concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support, and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Sales Consultant

Z Gallerie
06.2014 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Sales Consultant
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing and follow-up support.
  • Sales Consultant

Education

UX Design - UX Design

Design Lab Academy
New York, NY
04-2025

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
05-2009

Skills

  • Figma/Figjam
  • UX/UI Design
  • Web Design (Squarespace)
  • Branding
  • Communication
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • User research
  • Wireframing techniques
  • Prototyping software

Hobbies and Interests

  • Interior Design
  • Festivals/Concerts
  • Outdoors
  • Cooking
  • Social Media

Timeline

Purchasing Agent / Administrator

Interior Door Replacement Company
04.2023 - 07.2024

Design Consultant

CB2
03.2022 - 02.2024

Customer Consultant

Crate & Barrel Furniture
02.2020 - 02.2022

Sales Consultant

Z Gallerie
06.2014 - 02.2020

UX Design - UX Design

Design Lab Academy

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

San Jose City College

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