Overview
Work History
Education
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Technical Summary
Certification
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MICO BARGO

Hercules,CA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Designer

Ford Motor Company
05.2021 - Current

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

  • Developed and implemented an image generator app, resulting in 30% increase in productivity
  • Define design strategy and craft visions for products and experiences
  • Plan, execute, analyze, and synthesize user research to understand user needs, evaluate usability, and assess the value and impact of various solutions
  • Apply both qualitative research methodologies, including in-depth interviews, co-creation, and concept evaluation
  • Perform usability testing and collaborate design thinking workshops, including leading sessions and engaging with users and stakeholders


Quality Analytics

  • Increase the number of users by 40% reaching 20 more global markets
  • Improve application performance to 5-10x in user queries using SQL db
  • Develop consistent, advanced data visualizations to establish and grow product brands
  • Create prototypes, wireframes, sketches, journey maps, and other digital tools to improve product experiences and simplify complex problems
  • Advocate for modernization of the design infrastructure using libraries like Angular Materials, Bootstrap, AG-Grid, Plotly, E-charts, and PrimeNG
  • Lead end-to-end product design processes, and contribute to Data Science practice with human-centered approach to treat data as a rich and flexible ground for design across all Global Data Insights and Analytics portfolio
  • Communicate with business stakeholders, product managers, data scientists, engineers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces

UX Designer

Freelance
07.2020 - 07.2022

Home Relief

  • Led a team of 4 UX designers to translate information architecture, navigation, and process flows into an easy-to-use solution
  • Produced design mockups and prototypes to develop a mobile app that helps local displaced fire victims find a temporary home

Medline.io

  • Created high-fidelity mockups for a website that connects medical supplies to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Conducted a run-through of current prototype to create a list of improvements for next iteration

RBN XFactor

  • Redesign webpage that will enhance user experiences and improve site interactions

Producer

Gap Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Spearheaded the implementation of North America email build content process on Movable Ink platform, resulting in cost-savings of over 94k and improved change management workflow across all cross-functional teams
  • Partnered with members of all functional teams – Creative, Marketing, Product Managers, and Digital Operations to drive operational excellence
  • Managed standardized processes and best practices from initiation to completion in partnership with SMEs, including project scope, documentation, creative reviews, build process, QA, deadlines, and launch
  • Applied both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continuously improve end-user experiences
  • Owned production of page content such as visuals and text copy to meet project specifications
  • Resolved site and email obstacles through testing and iteration, prioritizing development methods to detect user pain points, recommending design changes and iterative updates
  • Managed creative development and production of daily personalized email content and weekly site refreshes for US & Canada markets

Digital Strategist

Genentech
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Increased web presence by 20% by analyzing web traffic metrics using Google Analytics, and suggested solutions to identify user behavioral patterns and trends in data
  • Developed marketing campaigns and messaging to promote Genentech as a great place to work and communicate its unique culture
  • Created and scheduled content, visual designs and periodic updates to company website using Google Sites, Adobe Photoshop, Canva and MailChimp to strengthen user engagement and increase online exposure
  • Developed and collaborated in creation of project definition, strategy creation, and accountability of key talent brand marketing strategies, and innovation projects
  • Completed full redesigns of existing site pages to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings

Education

Bachelor of Science -

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA

Technical Summary

UX/UI Design: User Interviews, Competitive Analysis, Surveys, Heuristic Evaluation, Personas, User Flows, Storyboarding, Wireframes, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Journey Maps, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Information Architecture

Tools: Figma, Sketch, InVision, Miro, UserZoom, Optimal Sort, UserTesting, Figjam

Programming: HTML, CSS

Certification

  • Front-End Web Development, Codify Academy

Volunteer & Community Service

  • UX Wizard
  • Covid Accelerator UX Designer
  • Bolivia Church Outreach Program Team Leader
  • Philadelphia UC Green
  • Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Program

Timeline

Product Designer

Ford Motor Company
05.2021 - Current

UX Designer

Freelance
07.2020 - 07.2022

Producer

Gap Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2020

Digital Strategist

Genentech
02.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science -

California State University, East Bay
MICO BARGO