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Maribel Ortega

Bellevue,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Designer

Emmas
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Designed user interface to meet client specifications,
  • Created wireframes and prototypes as part of design process to facilitate clear communication of concepts between team members and clients alike.
  • Improved overall site aesthetics through use of high-quality graphics, typography choices, color schemes, and layout principles.
  • Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.

Graphic Designer

Garibos
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Resident Assistant

Colorado Mesa University
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Developed educational programs focusing on topics such as time management, study habits, and stress reduction techniques to promote academic success among residents.
  • Served as approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and stay current with best practices in higher education and student affairs.
  • Organized social events for residents to foster sense of community and belonging, resulting in increased resident retention.

Design Tutor

El Paso Community College
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Guided group projects that fostered teamwork skills while utilizing each student''s unique talents within realm of design work.
  • Organized extracurricular workshops and activities to expose students to various aspects of design industry.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2022

Skills

  • UI and UX Design
  • Layout Design
  • HTML and CSS Coding
  • Web Design
  • Responsive design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Academic Projects

Innovation & Design Projects


Husky Help -

  • Enhanced user experience by conducting thorough research and creating intuitive wireframes for digital products.
  • Identified and addressed usability issues through heuristic evaluations, leading to product refinements that better served user needs.
  • Designed engaging visuals optimized for various devices, enhancing overall user experience across platforms.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.


Tacoma Community House (Service center for immigrants, refugees). 

  • Developed a systematic approach to analyzing user behavior, aiding in the identification of key pain points and opportunities for improvement.
  • Increased overall usability of digital products by implementing data-driven design improvements based on user feedback.
  • Streamlined product design process through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of UX research findings.
  • Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
  • Created maps, models, and templates for diverse projects.
  • Leveraged WordPress to design and update websites, landing pages and other digital assets to support communication and marketing strategies

Timeline

Web Designer

Emmas
08.2022 - 12.2023

Graphic Designer

Garibos
01.2021 - 02.2021

Resident Assistant

Colorado Mesa University
06.2016 - 06.2017

Design Tutor

El Paso Community College
05.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Washington

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