Brandon Michael Garcia, CUA
La Porte, Texas 77571 | 832-859-7678 | brandon_garcia32@yahoo.com | LinkedIn
SUMMARY
I play a pivotal role in integrating business goals with user needs through hands-on involvement in wireframing, prototyping, user research, and more. I thrive in navigating complex challenges by meeting end-user needs through user-centered design.
SKILLS
Information Architecture
User Interface Design
Task Flows
User Research
User Persona/Profiling
Competitor Analysis
Problem Finder
Result-Oriented
Adaptable
Empathetic
WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Factors International, October 2021-Present
UX Specialist for Education Client
- Streamlined forms to increase conversion rates by enhancing the user experience through consolidating distinct forms into a single, comprehensive solution to cater to a diverse set of user groups.
- Conducted in-depth research to inform senior leadership of strategic enhancements for various website features to optimize user engagement and satisfaction.
UX Architect and Product Ops for Construction & Mining Client
- Provided project management oversight for machine displays to align product group, software, and UX/UI team.
- Contributor to improving gaps in the design system to ensure consistency across production machine standards.
- Designed high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes that aided in developing next-generation machines.
UX Designer for Financial Institution Client
- Crafted user flows, information architecture, user interface designs, and competitor research to enhance the user experience of the customer portal for senior leadershipUX Intern for ISO, Education, Biotechnology, & E-commerce Client
- Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and user personas to advocate for users in an executive review, and presented findings to senior leadership in multiple industries.
EDUCATION
University of Houston Clear Lake, Expected August 2023
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
San Jacinto Community College, December 2020
Associates of Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, General
CERTIFICATIONS
Rice University Bootcamp UX/UI Certificate, September 2021
Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst, June 2020
Human Factors International
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Miro
Figma
Adobe XD
Userlytics
InVision
Microsoft Office
UX Pin
Azure DevOps