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
Manhattan, NY
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
Neptune City, NJ
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
Ansermanuevo, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia
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
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
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