company candidate booklet uxdi 2_ aug2014 (1)bg
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TENWEEKS.ALL DAY.EVERYDAY.HTTP://GENERALASSEMB.LY
General Assembly Meet+Hire UX Designers Wednesday, August 27, 2014 GA LA Campus Lounge, 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica
BUILD YOUR TEAMA LITTLE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
UXDI is General Assembly’s UX Design Immersive track. Immersive means all day, every day, weekends and weeknights, for 10 weeks straight. Students with completely different backgrounds, all retrained as UX practitioners. Graduates are trained in a variety of skills including user research, prototyping, interaction design, information architecture, interface design & front end web development and they’re eager to put their new skills to work. HOW TO HIRE:
‣ Full-time: Make them a permanent member of the team. ‣ Contract Work: Hire them freelance, work out an agreement for a
capstone project or assemble a “contract to full time” arrangement.
‣ Apprentice Program: Enroll in our 12-week program and receive support from General Assembly as you hire, train and retain your talent. !
QUESTIONS?
Contact Company Outcomes Partnerships, Kat Yalung at [email protected]
HELLO, I’M:
ALBERTO ISHIDAI AM A MAKER, VISUAL STORYTELLER, AND CREATIVE THINKER, WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT TURNING IDEAS INTO MEANINGFUL PRODUCTS AND EXPERIENCES.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
I attended UCI, where I studied Sociology, Studio Art, and started my own small art business. Post graduation, I traveled, learned a new language, and found a way to combine my passions for understanding people and creativity, into a profession.
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoishida
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.albertoishidaux.com/
TWITTER https://twitter.com/AlbertoIshida
HELLO, I’M:
ALEX HUITINKI TRANSITIONED FROM CANVAS, PAINTS, AND BRUSHES TO PEOPLE, PIXELS, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. I'M A GRAPHIC/FINE ARTIST TURNED UX DESIGNER AIMING TO HELP SIMPLIFY THE PRODUCTS PEOPLE USE. *RELOCATING TO SAN DIEGO, CA*
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
As an artist and creator at the soul, I truly enjoy being a part of something larger than myself. Engineering simple and enjoyable experiences for others is where I belong.
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/pub/alex-huitink/92/690/487
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.UXLex.com
TWITTER https://twitter.com/alexhuitink
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
CAMILLE BURNEY AFTER COMPLETING MY SOCIOLOGY THESIS WHICH EXAMINED BEAUTY PERFORMANCE CHOICES AMONGST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN, MY PASSION FOR RESEARCH AND BEAUTY SOARED. THEREAFTER, I DOCUMENTED CONSUMER INSIGHTS FOR PEPSI AND PEDIGREE AS A RESEARCHER AT TBWA/CHIAT/DAY.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
After graduating with a degree in Sociology, there weren’t a lot of jobs available with my expertise. Joining the UX Immersive program enhanced my research skills and taught implementable design and technology skills I am confident companies will benefit from.
PHONE 404.576.4426
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.camilleburney.com
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillebu
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer User Researcher Something else! Ask me about it !!!
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
CHRISTOPHER DYKASI'M A LANGUAGE ENTHUSIAST, ETHNOGRAPHER, AND EDUCATOR AT HEART. I LOVE THINKING ABOUT SYSTEMS––WHAT THEY'RE COMPRISED OF, HOW THEY WORK, AND HOW THEY CAN BE BETTER. I TAKE THE BIG THINGS IN LIFE SERIOUSLY, BUT CAN ALWAYS HAVE A LAUGH.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
I recently graduated from UCLA with an MA in Applied Linguistics. I was accepted to PhD programs at Berkeley, UCLA, and UBC, but realized I wanted to design things, rather than just talk about them. That brought me to UX.
LINKEDIN http://tinyurl.com/chrisdykas
ALUMNI PROFILE alumni.generalassemb.ly/chrisdykas
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE www.chrisdykas.com
TWITTER http://twitter.com/thelanguagegame
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
CRYSTAL JACKSONI’M A UX/UI DESIGNER & STRATEGIST WITH A BACKGROUND IN ENTERTAINMENT AND RETAIL. I CARE ABOUT NURTURING A CO-CREATIVE TEAM DYNAMIC, BEING VERSATILE AND AGILE, AND MAKING DREAMS INTO REALITY. MY PERSONAL MOTTO? "LIFE IS SHORT. MAKE IT AWESOME."
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
From my past experience, I enjoy streamlining processes and communicating so that my team and our stakeholders were all working towards the same goals. I wanted to complete my UX knowledge and support my visual designs with research & data.
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/pub/crystal-jackson/11/89b/5b2
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.madeawesomely.com
TWITTER https://twitter.com/ckjackson
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer !
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
DERRICK LEEEMPATHIC LISTENER. PROACTIVE. APPETITE TO LEARN. THE ESSENTIAL TEAM INGREDIENT IS COMMUNICATION. I BELIEVE IN GRIT. “A QUITTER NEVER WINS-AND-A WINNER NEVER QUITS.” I'M ALSO CHEESY. "MY FAKE PLANTS DIED BECAUSE I DID NOT PRETEND TO WATER THEM."
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
In a previous life I was certified to land airplanes. My passion for human factors and safety has led me to user experience design. Now I focus that energy on creating human centered designs and delightful experiences on digital interfaces.
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/derricklee110/
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://dlee.me
TWITTER https://twitter.com/derricklee110
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time
HELLO, I’M:
DIANNE L CHEN I'M YOUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNER. THE CURIOUS RESEARCHER. THE EMPATHETIC, TIRELESS CREATOR. I CARE ABOUT MAKING EXPERIENCES THAT MATTER + MAKE SENSE TO PEOPLE. I THRIVE ON SYSTEMATICALLY BREAKING DOWN CHALLENGES AND CLEARLY BUILDING THE PIECES INTO SOLUTIONS. LET’S BUILD TOGETHER!
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
Graduating USC’s entrepreneurship program, I saw the opportunity for UX. I went into UXDI to gain a strong understanding of creating and validating products that people need AND want. Now I research and validate the WHY + WHAT + HOW.
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannelchen
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.diannelchen.com/
TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/diannelchen
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect Product Manager Something else! Ask me about it
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
ERIC SUNG
I'M A DIGITALLY INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL LOOKING TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN MY PASSIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE TECH WORLD. I AM VERY PRIVILEGED TO BE IN A FIELD WHERE I CAN CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES THAT PEOPLE WILL LOVE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
Through my experience, I've always been curiously passionate about why and how products and services create value for people. I was following the UX guidelines even before my discovery of the field. A simple Google search led me to GA.
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsungux/
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://ericsungux.com
TWITTER https://twitter.com/ericsungux
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
HECTOR CORREAHARDWORKING. ECCENTRIC. FRIENDLY. A FOODIE AND AVID INTERNET USER, MY SKILL RANGE FROM HIGHLY ANALYTICAL (ABSTRACT ALGEBRA, ANYONE?) TO HIGHLY CREATIVE (KANDISNKY MY FAV). BECAUSE I AM SKILLED IN THESE DISPARATE FIELDS, THE WORK I PRODUCE IS ENGAGING AND TRANSFORMATIVE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
The immersive program proved to be a perfect fit for my analytical and creative mind. User Experience crucially involves people and technology, where the Designer is tasked to find the best solution between the possible and the imaginary.
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=168804931
ALUMNI PROFILE alumni.generalassemb.ly/hector-correa
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.hectori.co
TWITTER http://twitter.com/hectoricorrea
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect Combo UX & Developer
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
HENRY TRUONG I'M AN EX-RECRUITER WHO TURNED UX/UI DESIGNER. I KNOW THAT'S STRANGE BUT IT PAIRS WELL- I PROMISE! I MAKE SURE USERS OF APPLICATIONS ARE COMFORTABLE AND GET TO THEIR END-RESULT WITH EASE. I CAN DO THIS POWERED BY COFFEE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
It was the only way for me to release my creative side and propel my passion in UX. I needed to learn industry standards, network with people of the same interest, and learn from the best.
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/vtruonghenry/
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://vtruonghenry.com
TWITTER https://twitter.com/HvTruong
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
JENNA ARNOSTMY PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AS DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS A UI DESIGNER HAS LED ME TO UX. I'M A SELFLESS DESIGNER WHO PUTS THE USER'S NEEDS FIRST WITH AN EMPATHETIC PERSPECTIVE AND STREAMLINED PROCESS.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
UX is the seamless combination of my two passions for understanding people and design. I enjoy learning about users and creating things that empower them.
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://jennaarnost.com
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaarnost/
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
JENNY LAII AM A UX/UI DESIGNER, WORLD TRAVELER AND PUZZLE ENTHUSIAST. I LOVE CREATING EMOTIONALLY DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCES WHETHER IT’S THROUGH DESIGNING A PRODUCT, PERFECTING A SEAMLESS DIGITAL INTERFACE OR HOSTING A DINNER PARTY.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
After traveling for three years, my experiences inspired me to do more with my design career. I wanted to combine my passion for visual aesthetics with my desire to help others.
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylaidesign/
EMAIL [email protected]
PHONE 917.635.7806
WEBSITE http://www.jennylaidesign.com
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
JESSICA LIMI AM CURIOUS ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR: UNDERSTANDING HOW PEOPLE DO WHAT THEY DO AND WHY. MY WORK IN SALES AND STUDY OF INTERIOR DESIGN HAS SHOWN ME HOW MUCH I ENJOY CREATING SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION THAT ENHANCE AN OVERALL EXPERIENCE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
Prior to GA, I was studying interior architecture. The common thread between UX and architecture is creating cohesive and enjoyable experiences. I am drawn to UX because of its focus on the end user and its more immediate application.
LINKEDIN http://tinyurl.com/jesslim
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://jesslim.com
TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/_jesslim
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect Product Manager
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
JOE CONTE
LIFELONG ADOPTER OF TECHNOLOGY. I LEARNED TO SPELL ON MY COMMODORE64 & SURF THE WEB ON 14K. I GREW UP WITH THE INTERNET AND INTUITIVELY UNDERSTAND SOFTWARE AND UX. I BELIEVE SOFTWARE MAKES US MORE HUMAN BY AUTOMATING THE MUNDANE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
Working with thousands of customers for a high growth SAAS startup gave me unique insight into the pain points users face as a result of poor UX/UI. I want people to feel empowered by software, not frustrated by it.
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-conte/5b/997/691/
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://joeconte.me
TWITTER http://twitter.com/joeconte
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Something else! Ask me about it
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
JORDAN KLEINI’M AN ENTREPRENEUR, USER EXPERIENCE AND VISUAL INTERFACE DESIGNER FROM SANTA MONICA, CA. I AM THE CO-FOUNDER OF ONLINE ART GALLERY, TAPPAN COLLECTIVE. I HAVE A DEGREE IN ART HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
As the co-founder of an e-commerce startup, I have been able to see how my design decisions directly influence user behavior. I am now inspired to take on new design challenges and create beautiful and simple user experiences.
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://jordanmollyklein.com
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jordan-klein/67/824/215/
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
HELLO, I’M:
PATRICK CHANI'M A “NOW” PERSON WHO TAKE THINGS AS THEY COME AND DISCOVER THE FUTURE ONE DAY AT A TIME. MY BACKGROUND IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND E-COMMERCE HAS SURPRISINGLY MOLDED ME INTO AN INDIVIDUAL THAT VALUES METHODICAL RESEARCH AND THE END-USER EXPERIENCE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
I was intrigued with UX and wanted to develop a solid foundation of UX skills as quickly as possible.
TWITTER https://twitter.com/chanishere149
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.patrickzchan.com
LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/pub/patrick-chan/2b/26b/125/
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer Interaction Designer Combo UX & Developer Product Manager
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
RACHEL GETMANI AM A TRAINED ANTHROPOLOGIST AND A UX DESIGNER. THEY’RE INTERTWINED BECAUSE WE BREATHE LIFE INTO OUR OBJECTS WITH THE STORIES WE TELL. I RESEARCH THE USER STORIES AND DESIGN ACCESSIBLE PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR EXPERIENCE.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
After learning about human centered-design, I saw UX as an opportunity to practice Anthropological theory. I studied cultural problems. Now I have the tools and resources to solve them.
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.rachelgetman.com/
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgetman
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect Something else! Ask me about it
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
RAFAEL DE LA CRUZUSER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER. COMEDIAN. MUSIC JUNKIE. A COOL GUY.
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
I wanted the ability to create and innovate all things amazing. I enjoy designing experiences for everyone to remember, I'm just that type of person to bring everyone together and share my vision of what an awesome experience is.
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://www.dlcuxdesign.co
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlcuxdesign
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer User Researcher Interaction Designer Information Architect Product Manager Something else! Ask me about it
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance Apprenticeship
HELLO, I’M:
STEPHEN MIRANDAUX DESIGNER AND STRATEGIST
WHY I DOVE INTO A UX IMMERSIVE:
It's the only way I do anything. I live for the biggest goals and the smallest details. I am passionate about inclusive, truth-seeking design.
TWITTER https://twitter.com/stephenmiranda
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE http://stephenmiranda.com
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-miranda/24/ab1/b6a
WITHIN THE FIELD OF UX, I’M SEEKING TO JOIN YOUR TEAM AS AN:
UX Designer UI Designer Interaction Designer Product Manager
OPPORTUNITIES I’M INTERESTED IN:
Full Time Contract/Freelance
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