Slide AMANDA SCHMUTZLER PRINCIPAL USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

ABOUT

As a detail oriented individual with a passion for excellence, I am adept at listening to client’s needs, then analyzing and implementing the best designed solution. While maintaining focus on business goals I never lose sight of designing a maximized user experience. I have a go-getter personality and thrive with any challenge, always in search for ways to improve. I observe the world through the lens of a designer, seeking opportunity for research and improvement whenever and wherever possible. I apply knowledge, research and experience into user centered design to enhance usability and overall user satisfaction.

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SKILLS

  • User Experience Design 95%
  • User Interface Design 85%
  • User Research 90%
  • Web / Software Usability 95%
  • Mobile / Tablet Usability 90%
  • HTML / CSS 30%
  • Figma / Sketch / InVision / Axure RP Pro 95%
  • Rapid Prototyping 95%
  • Accessibility 85%
  • Data Visualization 85%
  • Adobe Creative Suite 70%
  • Agile Methodologies 90%

PROCESS

  1. Plan

    Define user requirements and analyze competition

  2. Design

    Design wireframes, interaction sequence and navigation

  3. Prototype

    Create and test dynamic prototypes for usability

  4. Review

    Review designs with customers

  5. Repeat

    Iteration to refine design idea into a compelling recommendation

RESUME

  • Work
  • Walmart

    Principal UX Designer

    AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
  • Capital One

    Design Manager | Senior UX Designer

    Working to make the auto loan process an efficient and seamless experience by utilizing user centered design. I work closely with product management and engineering to research and validate problems or solutions, review designs, and look for ways to deliver impactful designs to improve the car buying process for all parties involved.

    MARCH 2020 - JULY 2022
  • Kaiser Permanente

    Senior User Experience Designer

    Contributed to improve the overall user experience for the medical industry. I worked closely with my product managers, developers and design team to create and build UI/UX comps and prototypes for web & mobile devices. I ensured everything was ADA compliant so that customers can access care anytime, anywhere.

    JANUARY 2018 - MARCH 2020
  • The Walt Disney Studios

    Senior User Experience Designer

    Worked on a team to transform user experience for Disney employees and “bring the magic inside.” Responsible for bringing the business strategy to life through enterprise product solutions. Defined UX strategy, platform specific designs, interactive prototypes, research and testing for the residuals payment system and the Disney music group content management system.

    January 2017 - January 2018
  • McGraw-Hill Education

    User Experience Designer

    Responsible for solving interface design problems, creating intuitive designs and enhancing user experience for all web-based products used in K-12, higher education, and consumer markets. Lead usability tests incorporated with rapid prototyping to validate concepts. Design lead who worked with product managers, UX managers, UX designers, researchers, and developers.

    November 2013 - December 2016
  • Extron Electronics

    Interaction Designer

    Defined software requirements, behaviors, and workflows for video appliance configuration software. Created interactive wireframes and conduct usability tests using the interactive wireframes.

    June 2011 - November 2013
  • User Centric, Inc.

    User Experience Analyst

    Pinpointed problems and gathered insights on how to mediate the complications of several different technological devices. Facilitated focus groups and conducted usability tests.

    MAY 2010 - AUGUST 2010
  • education
  • Master of Arts in Psychology

    California State University, Northridge

    Option: Human Factors

    2009 - 2011
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

    Califronia State University, Chico

    Minor: Child Development

    2005 - 2009

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