Teaching Experience
Hi, I’m
Yury Morales
UI UX Designer Researcher
New York,New York
Summary
I am a dedicated and ambitious UX/UI Researcher & Designer with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. My objective is to continually advance my UX career by gaining valuable experience and expanding my knowledge and skills. During my recent experience at General Assembly, I collaborated closely with technical leads, engineers, and designers, and developed dynamic client-side web applications across various business domains. Additionally, I possess expertise in creating web models and prototypes, these skills enable me to visualize and communicate design ideas effectively. I am now seeking new opportunities to contribute my skills and passion to an organization that values user-centered design and is committed to creating exceptional digital experiences.
Overview
10
6
Designer / Freelancer
3
FOH BOH Restaurant Experience
Work History
General AssemblyNew York, NY
UX/UI Designer Researcher
01.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Generated UX concepts such as tasks analysis, storyboards and use cases to accelerate user flow.
- Worked with technical leads, engineers and designers to develop dynamic client-side web applications across various areas of business.
- Reviewed solutions to verify alignment with customer objectives, organization guidelines and benchmarks and industry best practices.
- Redesigned and implemented complete web applications to meet web and industry standards.
- Created web models or prototypes using physical, interface, logical and data models.
Avenues: The World SchoolNew York, NY
Teacher
09.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Boston Public Schools, BPSBoston, MA
ABA Paraprofessional
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Worked along side two other teachers in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) classroom. It was a classroom of 6 children, ages 4-5. All children had different levels of Autism and/or special needs.
- Worked individually and in small groups with the children based on their level of academics, math, reading, and social skills.
- Incorporated lots of sign language and visual learning templates to communicate with the children.
Boys and Girls ClubChelsea, MA
Art Teacher
02.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Full time Art Director of an after school program. Created curriculum, projects, and collaborations for the Boys and Girls club. Children were ages 6-18 years of age.
- Managed budget and supplies of the art room. Had two assistants in the room, managed their schedules and tasks to maintain the art room.
- Children worked in rotations of 20-30 minute intervals. Art projects were created within that time frame.
- Did a collaboration with Museum of Fine Arts and displayed children's' art work in the museum. Did a Neiman Marcus collaboration and children painted murals for sale donations during the holidays.
- Lots of team work was done at the club with other directors to create family events and kid friendly events.
TD GardenBoston, MA
Line/Prep Cook
11.2011 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Worked for TD Garden food service. Supplied food for Game Day Press Buffet Room, Season Pass Holders Full Service Restaurant and Private Events at the Garden.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service. Trained colleagues on knife skills and techniques for a smoother working environment.
- Communicated with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and specific intolerances.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate. Served many private events at the Garden. Worked as a team to plate hundreds of meals with vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Dockside Bar & GrillChelsea, MA
Line/Prep Cook
11.2011 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep during the day. Worked open to early dinner shifts prepping and cooking for all stations. Oven pizzas, making varieties of sandwiches and salads on the cold station. As well as prepping and working grill station with burgers, steaks, seafood and fry station. Serviced private party and work events.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
MIJA Cantina & RestaurantBoston, MA
FOH BOH
06.2011 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Internship, worked FOH and BOH stations.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Education
General AssemblyNew York, NY
Certificate from User Experience Design
04.2023
University Overview
- Completed UXD Immersive Course
- User Research and Testing
- Interactive and Visual Design (Figma)
- Documentation, Wireframes and Prototypes
- Presentation and Reports to Design Team
- Solo, Group and Client work projects
University of Massachusetts - BostonBoston, MA
Bachelor of Arts from Art
05.2017
Le Cordon BleuCambridge, MA
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
10.2011
Skills
- Figma, Visual & Interactive Design
- Prototyping & Wireframing
- User Researching & Testing
- Creative Ideation
- Planning & Organizing
- Conflict Resolution
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
UX/UI Designer Researcher
General Assembly
01.2023 - 04.2023
Teacher
Avenues: The World School
09.2021 - 12.2022
ABA Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools, BPS
09.2020 - 08.2021
Art Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
02.2018 - 08.2020
Line/Prep Cook
TD Garden
11.2011 - 11.2013
Line/Prep Cook
Dockside Bar & Grill
11.2011 - 11.2013
FOH BOH
MIJA Cantina & Restaurant
06.2011 - 11.2011
General Assembly
Certificate from User Experience Design
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Bachelor of Arts from Art
Le Cordon Bleu
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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