Erica Bermejo

About Erica Bermejo

As a Product Designer, I am results-oriented, highly skilled, and adaptable. What sets me apart is my background in education and extensive travel experiences that have enriched my global perspective. I have a strong appreciation for cultural diversity, and this informs my design approach, providing a unique perspective.During my time living in China and exploring Southeast Asia on my own, I gained invaluable insights into different ways of life and developed a passion for creating inclusive designs that resonate with diverse audiences. This experience ignited a strong desire in me to create solutions that are inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. I am driven to promote inclusivity, break cultural barriers and apply user-centered design principles in my work.Transitioning from the education field to UX, I leverage my instructional design expertise to craft engaging learning experiences that go beyond surface-level aesthetics. By seamlessly blending my educational background with UX methodologies, I create products that empower users, foster learning, and embrace inclusivity.Collaborating with tech startups and established organizations, I relish the opportunity to create user-friendly designs that not only enhance the customer experience but also drive remarkable business growth. Equipped with a diverse skill set and a passion for user-centric design, I leverage my expertise to dive deep into research, explore uncharted territories, and push the boundaries to uncover transformative insights that inform innovative solutions.As I continue to grow in my career, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my multidisciplinary background, user-centric design expertise, and anthropological insights to create impactful solutions. If you\'re looking for a Product Designer with a wide range of skills, a love for coffee, and the ability to effortlessly combine global perspectives, educational expertise, and UX design, let\'s connect! Skills: Accessibility • Affinity diagramming • Analytical skills • Creative ideation • Communication • Data design • Empathy mapping • Human-Centered Design • Information architecture • Journey mapping • Mobile application design • Mockups • Prototyping • Personas • Product design • Sketching • Storyboarding • Design systems • Usability testing • User flows • User interviews • User surveys • UI Design • UX Research • Wireframing Tools: Figma • Marvel • Miro • InVision • User Interviews • Pencil + Paper

Experience

1. Ux Designer

   College Thriver Education

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Contributed to the overall product strategy and decision-making at College Thriver, a cloud-based platform offering personalized college guidance for minorities- Delivered clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities, aligning with the mission of setting students on a path of educational success - Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate product needs and opportunities into compelling design solutions, aligning with the company\'s mission of setting students on a path of educational success. Resulting in a 50% increase in user satisfaction with app content- Created user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals, guiding students in their college planning process- Regularly conducted usability testing sessions to gather user feedback, iteratively improving the interface and driving measurable increases in user engagement and satisfaction

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Cultural Anthropology and International Studies

• Springboard

  UI/UX Design Certification