Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness.
— JM Barrie
Hi, I’m Kristi and I’m a UX Designer with a background as a teacher. I have lots of experience meeting people where they are and helping them find creative solutions to meet the expected outcomes. 
My experience in working in an environment that juggles a lot of personalities and needs has taught me to stay focused and organized without losing sight of the people I work with. 
I’m excited to work on a team that seeks out user-based, simple, and accessible solutions. 
I am seeking full-time or contract work preferably remote. I am a dual citizen of the US and Spain. Global citizenship has always been an intrinsic part of my life. 
Outside work, I love spending time with my family and dog. I love finding the beauty and wonder of ordinary things and bringing this sense of awe to the mundane.

Profile

UX/UI designer with a background in education. Experienced in making complicated concepts accessible and understandable. Adept at being an empathetic listener and solution seeker.
Juggled multiple personality types and needs.
Stayed focused and organized. 
Never lost sight of the people at the heart of my job.

Skills

User Research
Information Architecture
Personas
Journey maps
Usability Testing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Figma

Education


UX Design Certification
Feb 2022-Current
CareerFoundry

Bachelor Degree
University of Northern Colorado, USA
Spanish/Bilingual Education
Teacher 2002-2021 USA, Spain, and The Netherlands

Creatively designed and implemented lesson plans with K-12 grades to ensure student success.


Effectively communicated goals and strategies between all stakeholders - students, admin, and parents to ensure students achieved their academic goals.


Students and parents felt supported, valued, and motivated throughout the academic year and passed all courses.


Experience


Volunteer Experience

Hand in Hand Refugee Program (the Netherlands)

Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families (USA)

Mudra Dance Studio (USA)

Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation (Vietnam)