Karen Lorena Calderon Quesada
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
Multidisciplinary designer combining a strong foundation in graphic design with emerging expertise in UX/UI and AI-assisted creativity. Currently developing research and workshops on eye tracking, motion tracking, and user-centered design as a Graduate Assistant at NYIT. Driven to design meaningful, technology-powered experiences that connect people and ideas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant – Department of Design
New York Institute of Technology - NY New York
09.2025 - Current
Assist design faculty with research and projects on AI, motion tracking, and digital media. Preparing a workshop on eye tracking and analytic pipelines for UX research
Administrative Assistant
Flexcraft
04.2022 - 01.2023
Scheduled meetings, organized files, assisted HR with onboarding and training records, managed ADP entries, and supported Finance with accounts payable data in IQMS
Retail Store Manager
Miscellanea Kadu's
09.2008 - 01.2020
Managed daily store operations, trained staff, maintained inventory, and provided customer service to improve satisfaction and meet sales goals.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Instituto Zahir
11.2016 - 02.2017
Designed and taught English lessons for mixed-level learners, led interactive speaking activities, assessed student progress, and fostered cultural awareness and communication skills.
Education
Master of Arts - UX/UI Design And Development
New York Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY01-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Quindio
Armenia, Quindio, Colombia05-2018
Certificate - Computer Hardware And OS Technician
Compucar System Plus LTDA
Cartago, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia06-2011
Skills
- UX/UI Design: Wireframing, prototyping, user interface design, usability testing, design systems, responsive design
- User Research: Interviews, surveys, journey mapping, personas, usability analysis, data interpretation
- Design Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Bridge)
- Interactive Design & Development: Unity (basic 3D and interface integration), interactive storytelling
- AI-Enhanced Design Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Claude, Base44, 11Labs, Flow, Lovable
- Creative & Technical Skills: Visual communication, color theory, typography, layout design, branding, accessibility principles
- Soft Skills: Collaboration, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Assistant – Department of Design
New York Institute of Technology - NY New York
09.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Flexcraft
04.2022 - 01.2023
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Instituto Zahir
11.2016 - 02.2017
Retail Store Manager
Miscellanea Kadu's
09.2008 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - UX/UI Design And Development
New York Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Brookdale Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Quindio
Certificate - Computer Hardware And OS Technician
Compucar System Plus LTDA