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Western, MA
nllopez@outlook.com
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Nathan Lopez, UX Designer

Experienced and forward-thinking UX Designer with over a decade of expertise in crafting user-centric, delightful, and inclusive products and services for diverse clients.

Work Experience

Dec 2022 - Current

Checkwriters, UX Designer

Dec 2022 - Current
  • Upheld UX resources and repository to ensure up-to-date and easily accessible design assets.
  • Managed the UX project tracker to facilitate organized and efficient project workflow.
  • Spearheaded user research efforts, conducting usability studies, surveys, and presentations.
  • Maintained the design system guide, ensuring consistency and alignment with established design principles.
  • Executed the role of a User Experience Designer, leading brainstorming sessions and crafting both lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes.
  • Conducted design walkthroughs with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Contributed to the development of product requirement documentation, providing valuable insights from a user experience perspective.
  • Proactively stayed abreast of the latest features in tools to enhance the development handoff experience and streamline the UX workflow.
  • Analyzed analytics data, translating insights into actionable items to optimize user experiences and inform design decisions.
Mar 2016 - Nov 2022

Big Voodoo Interactive Inc., Web & UX Designer

Mar 2016 - Nov 2022
  • Worked on developing brand directions for our clients
  • Built mobile-first website wireframes and launched client websites
  • Handled design deliverables and provided insights during workflow meetings
  • Maintained design wikis, templates, and file organization while paying close attention to detail to quickly respond to user changes
  • Assessed long-term clients websites for user experience improvements and implemented UX changes while demonstrating superior problem-solving ability to boost traffic by 75%
Mar 2016 - Nov 2022

Sherloq®, UI/UX Designer

Mar 2016 - Nov 2022
  • Collaborated on UI/UX app improvement updates
  • Created presentations for product meetings
  • Assisted with the design and launch of the app website
  • Handled brand design for the app, website, and social media while developing innovative ideas to grow customer satisfaction by 95%
  • Launched app website utilizing solid time management and prioritization to improve customer reach
Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

Classic Worldwide Productions , Graphic Designer

Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
  • Handled graphic design tasks such as photo retouching and banner ads
  • Designed and maintained websites UI updates
  • Assisted with offsite and on-location shoots, including lighting setup, cable management, and client services
  • Worked as a studio camera and teleprompter operator on live news broadcasts and sports interviews
  • Served as an assistant video editor for documentaries, sports events, and weddings.
Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

Restored Church of God, Graphic Designer

Jun 2010 - Nov 2014
  • Managed all digital media needs as a graphic designer for Media Productions at the Restored Church of God
  • Created graphic visuals for over 100 weekly 30-minute television programs, as well as for the annual 60-minute feature "Behind the Work"
  • Handled onsite and offsite filming for church functions including weekly services, college graduation, campus construction videos, campus tours, and youth camps
  • Assisted with storyboard creation, photography, and branding for television productions.
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

Relocated, Self Employed Contractor

Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

Relocated back to Massachusetts from Ohio. Ubered during this brief work gap while applying to new companies.

Education

2024 - 2024

Google, Data Analytics Professional Certificate

2024 - 2024

Skills

Digital
Logos Typography Social Media Branding Google Ads Photo Retouching Presentations Magazine Ads PDF Optimization
Web Design
Responsive Design HTML Site Optimization Mobile First Accessibility Audits
UX
Empathy Maps Persona Maps Competitive Audits Prototyping Wireframes Product Requirements User Research Design System Guides Stakeholder Meetings UX Repository and Project Tracker UI Design
Print Design
Ads Billboards Brochures Banners T-shirts Letterheads Stationery Items Key Art
Editing
Video Editing .gifs Storyboards Teleprompter Camera Operator Studio Setup Lighting Tutorials
Software
Adobe CC Figma Sketch Invision Adobe XD Zeplin Dropbox Slack Microsoft Teams Basecamp Asana Marvel
Soft Skills
Template Creation File Organization Wikis & Research English & Spanish