1. Meet + Hire: A Designer Hiring Fair
UX Designers, User Researchers, UI Designers
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2015
General Assembly @ 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica
UX DESIGNERS
& USER
RESEARCHERS
MEET GENERAL
ASSEMBLY’S
GENERALASSEMB.LY/TALENT
2.
3. WHAT IS UXDI
UXDI means UX Design Immersive.
To us, immersive means all day, every day for 10 weeks
straight. Our designers are early to mid career
professionals from diverse backgrounds making
career changes into UX Design roles.
WHAT OUR DESIGNERS DO
Our UX designers are experienced in user research,
persona development, competitive/comparative
analysis, business case scenarios, user flows,
information architecture, interaction design,
wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, iterative
design and lean methodologies.
HOW YOU CAN ATTRACT TALENT
‣ List Your Company: profiles.generalassemb.ly/
employer/start
‣ Post your Job: profiles.generalassemb.ly/jobs
‣ Shop Talent: profiles.generalassemb.ly/profiles
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET UX DESIGNERS & DEVELOPERS
Host a company tour, participate in mock interviews,
join us for an afternoon of portfolio reviews.
Kat Yalung at kat@ga.co for more info.
HIRE YOUR NEXT
UX DESIGNER
4. ALYSE
GILBERT
AS A UX/UI DESIGNER, I STRIVE TO DEEPLY UNDERSTAND MY USERS
NEEDS/CHALLENGES, AND FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
SESSIONS TO ALLEVIATE PAIN-POINTS AND DRIVE SOLUTIONS. THE
ULTIMATE GOAL: TO DESIGN PRODUCTS THAT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO
THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR DAILY LIVES, UNCOVER NEW
PERSPECTIVES, AND DELIVER TANGIBLE IMPACT.
UX Design & Strategy
User Interface Design
Product Design
Rapid Prototyping
Wireframing
Market Research
Information Architecture
Scrum & Agile Methodology
User Testing
Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative
Suite, Marvel
Full Time Hire
Freelance
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/alyse-gilbert
PORTFOLIO alysegilbert.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/alysegilbert
EMAIL alysegilbert@gmail.com
5. CAITLIN
ADLER
I AM A UX DESIGNER WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SOLVING
USABILITY CHALLENGES THROUGH A USER-CENTERED DESIGN
PROCESS. MY PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN KITCHENS AND AS A
BUSINESS OWNER HAVE TAUGHT ME TO THINK QUICKLY ON MY
FEET, WORK IN HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS, OVERSEE PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT AND BE EXTREMELY DETAILED AND ORGANIZED.
User Centered Design
Prototyping
User Research
Wireframing
User Interface Design
Visual Design
Product Development
Creative Strategy
Product Management
Balsamiq, Axure, Invision, Sketch
Full Time Hire
Freelance
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/caitlin-adler
PORTFOLIO caitlinadler.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/caitlinadler
EMAIL adler.caitlin@gmail.com
6. ELIZE
TODD
I AM LOOKING TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE A
COMMUNITY THROUGH DESIGN WITHIN A VISIONARY COMPANY. I
CAME TO THE FIELD OF UX DESIGN BECAUSE OF MY ROLES WHICH
FOCUSED ON CONSUMER EXPERIENCE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND
MANAGING TEAMS. I LEARNED THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE
WELL-DESIGNED INTERNAL PROCESSES TO SUCCEED IN A TEAM.
UX Strategy
UX Design
UX Research
Artist
Voice Over
Storytelling
Videography
Improv/Comedy
Management
Customer Relations
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/elizetodd
PORTFOLIO elizetodd.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/elizetodd
EMAIL weezytodd@gmail.com
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
7. EVANGELINE
HSIAO
AS A UX DESIGNER, I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING AT THE
INTERSECTION OF RESEARCH AND DESIGN. MY UX PHILOSOPHY
STEMS FROM UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE THROUGH RESEARCH AND
CRAFTING DESIGNS THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS. A WELL-DESIGNED
PRODUCT MUST CYCLE THROUGH ITERATIONS AND USER TESTING IN
ORDER TO TRULY TAILOR TO THE USER'S NEEDS.
User Research
Testing
Prototyping
Sketching
Wireframing
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Strategy
Agile Methodologies
Information Architecture
Full Time Hire
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/evangeline-hsiao
PORTFOLIO evangelinehsiao.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/evangelinehsiao
EMAIL evangeline.hsiao@gmail.com
8. GRETA
HARRISON
I’M A UX DESIGNER AND FORMER ENTREPRENEUR WITH A
BACKGROUND IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND 6+ YEARS WORKING IN
FAST-PACED START-UP ENVIRONMENTS. I THINK DIGITAL PRODUCTS
SHOULD BE INTUITIVE, AND I USE UX TECHNIQUES TO OPTIMIZE
USER EXPERIENCES AND SATISFY BUSINESS GOALS.
UX Design and Strategy
Rapid Prototyping
Information Architecture
HTML / CSS
Product Design
Wireframing
Market Research
User Interface Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch, Axure, Marvel, Invision,
Proto.io, POP, Principle
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/greta-harrison
PORTFOLIO www.greta.works
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/gretarrison
EMAIL gretarrison@gmail.com
9. KATRINA
DARGEL
I’M A STRATEGIST INFORMED BY MY CURIOSITY FOR HUMAN
CENTERED DESIGN, EASE OF USE, VIABILITY, AND USER INTERFACE.
ABLE TO ADAPT TO NEW ENVIRONMENTS, AND COLLABORATE, I
HAVE A KNACK FOR BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN MY TEAM. I’M
ADEPT AT COMMUNICATING VERBALLY AND VISUALLY THROUGHOUT
ALL PARTS OF THE DESIGN PROCESS.
User Centered Design
Interface Design
User Research
Content Strategy
Sketch & Invision
Prototyping
Visual Design
Usability Testing
Collaboration
Wireframing & Iterations
Content Strategy
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/katrinadargel
PORTFOLIO katrinadargel.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/katrinadargel
EMAIL katrinadargel@gmail.com
10. KELSEY
KLEMME
I AM A UX DESIGNER THAT ADVOCATES FOR THE USER. I'M A
MOTIVATED PERSON WITH STRONG SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION,
RESEARCH, ANALYZING DATA, CRAFTING NARRATIVES, “KILLING MY
DARLINGS” FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND I PRESENT
ALL MY FINDINGS IN A CONFIDENT MANNER TO STAKEHOLDERS
THROUGH USER-TESTED PROTOTYPES.
User Interface Design
User Research
Client Relationships
Rapid Prototyping
Persona Creation
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
After Effects, Premiere)
Agile Project Management
Presentations
Public Speaking
Branding and Style Guides
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/kelsey-klemme
PORTFOLIO kelseyklem.me
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/kelseyklemme
EMAIL KelseyKlemme@gmail.com
11. LAUREN
BLACK
UX/UI Design
Visual Design
Information Architecture
Brand Strategy + Brand Identity
Content Strategy
Lean UX + Agile Methods
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch, Invision, Axure
Balsamiq, Omnigraffle
Rapid Prototyping
Product Management
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/laurenblack
PORTFOLIO lrnblk.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/lrnblk
EMAIL loladotblack@gmail.com
ALL FACETS OF MY BACKGROUND CONVERGE IN MY UX PROCESS.
ALL I DO, EVERYTHING I'VE DONE - HAS BEEN FOR PEOPLE. "USERS"
IS SO STERILE: IT'S WHITE GLOVES, LAB RATS, AND SPACES DEVOID
OF LIVED EXPERIENCES. I CREATE, DESIGN, AND STRATEGIZE FOR
PEOPLE. FROM END TO END, I STRIVE TO CRAFT TRULY SATISFYING,
EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES.
12. MICHAEL
RAGLAND
I AM A UX DESIGNER WITH A GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING OF USERS,
RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY. I SPEAK THREE LANGUAGES AND
HAVE WORKED WITH TEAMS ON THREE CONTINENTS. THIS HAS
HONED MY ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS
ACROSS MULTIPLE CULTURAL DIVIDES AND HOW USERS IN
DIFFERENT COUNTRIES INTERPRET THE SAME EXPERIENCE.
User Research
User Interface Design
Prototyping
Wireframing
Usability Testing
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Omnigraffle
Sketch
HTML / CSS
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/michael-ragland
PORTFOLIO michaelragland.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/michaelragland
EMAIL mjragland@gmail.com
13. MICHAEL
TSENG
MY PASSION FOR BEAUTIFUL FUNCTIONAL UX ALONG WITH MY
BACKGROUND IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES ALLOW ME
TO UNDERSTAND BUSINESS GOALS FROM THE STAKEHOLDER'S
PERSPECTIVE WHILE ENSURING USER NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES
ARE MET. LET'S WORK TOGETHER AND MAKE NICE THINGS.
UX Design
User Interface Design
Creative Problem Solving
Axure
Balsamic
Sketch
Illustrator
Invision
Prototyping
User Research
Full Time Hire
Freelance
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/michaeltseng
PORTFOLIO mtsengux.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/mtsengux
EMAIL mtseng206@gmail.com
14. MINA
REBECCA
I AM A LEADER, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR, STORY TELLER AND
PROBLEM SOLVER. WITH A BACKGROUND IN ONLINE MARKETING, I
HAVE BECOME AN EXPERT IN UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF A
USER. MY GOAL IS TO BECOME A FUTURE INNOVATOR IN THE WORLD
OF UX THROUGH USER-CENTERED DESIGN.
Sketching
Information Architecture
User Research
Copywriting
Wireframing
Marketing
Omnigraffle
Invision
Research
Agile Methodologies
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/minarebecca
PORTFOLIO minarebecca.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/minarebecca
EMAIL MinaRebecca@gmail.com
15. TIFFANY
KOH
I AM A UX DESIGNER WITH A BACKGROUND IN URBAN/REGIONAL
DESIGN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DESIGN. I HAVE A PASSION FOR
FOR COMBATING COMPLICATED TECHNOLOGY WITH STRATEGY AND
CREATIVITY. I’M AN ADVOCATE OF INTUITIVE, MINIMAL, AND EASY
TO USE THINGS THAT LOOK NICE.
UX Design
User Research
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Visual Design
Sketch
Axure
Invision
HTML/CSS (working knowledge)
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
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HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/tiffanykoh
PORTFOLIO tiffanyux.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/tiffanykristi
EMAIL passthatchanel@gmail.com
16. VICKI
KIM
I AM A UX DESIGNER BASED IN ORANGE COUNTY/LOS ANGELES
WITH A PASSION FOR BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN. I LOVE
APPROACHING NEW PROBLEMS AND LEARNING HOW TO ADDRESS
THEM WITH EQUAL PARTS CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION. I
BELIEVE IN IMPLEMENTING ANY AND ALL NECESSARY UX
STRATEGIES AND DIGGING IN MY HEELS TO GET THE WORK DONE.
User Research
Prototyping
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Axure
Client Relationships
HTML / CSS
Marketing
Team Management
User Interface Design
I’D LIKE TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS:MY TOP SKILLS ARE:
30
HELLO, I’M:
Full Time Hire
Freelance
Apprentice or Intern
GA PROFILE profiles.generalassemb.ly/vkim
PORTFOLIO vjkim.com
LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/victoriakim
EMAIL kim.victoriaj@gmail.com
