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Leon Bassen

Newburgh
Leon Bassen

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“People ignore design that ignores people.”
Frank Chimero

Summary

User Experience Designer with a strong background in customer service and leadership, leveraging problem-solving, user research, and design thinking to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Passionate about designing user-centric solutions that drive engagement and efficiency. Strong communicator with a keen eye for detail and a focus on accessibility, usability, and business impact. Innovative UX/UI Designer with background in creating engaging, user-friendly interfaces for diverse platforms. Notable strengths include deep understanding of user-centric design principles, ability to translate complex concepts into simple visual ideas, and proficiency in using Figma for prototype development.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Headliner Bar and Grill
Hicksville

Manager
01.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations, staff scheduling, and customer experience optimization
  • Led process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and team efficiency
  • Oversaw financial transactions, inventory management, and vendor relations
  • Conducted staff training to improve communication, workflow, and service quality

Modern Irrigation
Farmingdale

Crew Supervisor
01.2016 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Led and trained installation teams to complete projects within timelines and standards
  • Managed logistics, scheduling, and task delegation for multiple crews
  • Created bid proposals and project documentation to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Maintained inventory control and fleet management for company equipment

Elliott Markowitz Designs
Patchogue

Client Manager
01.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Managed client relations, project timelines, and invoicing for design projects
  • Assisted in coordinating design projects and ensuring timely delivery of assets
  • Organized digital files and maintained clear project communication with clients

Education

DesignLab UX Academy

UX/UI Design Certification
02.2024

University Overview

Expected Completion

Nassau Community College

Associate of Science
01.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • UX/UI Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • Design Thinking
  • User Research
  • Interaction Design
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • Webflow
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership

Websites

Projects And Additional Work

Projects And Additional Work

Available upon request or via portfolio link above.

Ux Ui Design Experience

Ux Ui Design Experience
  • Eventflow, UX/UI Designer, Scheduling & Task Management App, Designed a scheduling and task management app for small business owners and contractors., Conducted user interviews, created wireframes, and developed high-fidelity prototypes., Improved user task completion time by 30% through a streamlined event-creation flow., Implemented user feedback through usability testing, refining the navigation and task management experience.
  • Audible, UX/UI Designer, Mobile App Feature Addition | Case Study Project | DesignLab UX Academy, Designed a 'Mark as Read' feature for Audible's mobile app to enhance user reading management., Ensured seamless integration with Audible's existing design system and functionality., Conducted heuristic evaluations and usability tests to refine the feature., Developed interactive prototypes in Figma for user testing and stakeholder presentation.
  • DYR, UX/UI Designer, Pet Adoption Website | Responsive Web Design Project, Designed a fully responsive pet adoption website to enhance user accessibility and engagement., Conducted user research and usability testing to optimize the adoption process., Created wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma., Focused on accessibility best practices to ensure an inclusive user experience.

Skills And Tools

Skills And Tools

Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Research, Interaction Design, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, Notion, Webflow, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic), Problem-solving, Collaboration, Communication, Project Management, Adaptability, Leadership

Certification

  • Designlab UX Academy Certification (Est. Completion date 2/2025)

References

References
References available upon request.

Software

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Sketch

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Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home option

Interests

Cooking

Camping

Being a Dad

Digital Art

Board Games & Puzzles

Travel & Cultural Studies

Reading

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