A. Plotnik
UX & Design Consultant
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Los AngelesMember since October 2, 2026
upsellingvisual merchandisingNew York Food Handler's License
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About
Dependable and detail-oriented, with hands-on experience across retail, hospitality, and property/operations management. Adept at juggling multiple responsibilities and staying steady in fast-paced, service-driven environments.
Experience
UX & Design Consultant - Beezul Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
(2026-04)
- Provide ongoing user experience testing and design consultation for an early-stage app from an artist's and end-user perspective
- Evaluate usability, visual design, and user flows, delivering structured feedback to guide product decisions
- Collaborate directly with the founding developer on iterative design improvements
Animal Sanctuary & Property Manager - Private Employer - San Bernardino, CA
(2025-03 - 2025-08)
- Managed day-to-day operations of a multi-building animal sanctuary, including animals with specialized care needs and animals boarded through an affiliated dog training business
- Oversaw landscaping, groundskeeping, and extensive property renovations across the site
- Coordinated feeding, care routines, and facility upkeep independently with minimal supervision
- Managed household and meal operations alongside sanctuary responsibilities
Retail Associate - Pâtisserie E. Ladurée - Beverly Hills, CA
(2023-08 - 2024-04)
- Provided personalized recommendations on fine pastries and gourmet products in a fast-paced retail and cafe environment
- Managed cash register operations, transactions, and customer inquiries professionally
- Maintained visual merchandising, cleanliness, gift presentation, and upscale store standards
- Contributed to sales targets through product upselling and promotion of seasonal specials
- Assisted with special events, in-store promotions, and gift order management
Assistant Instructor - Sur La Table - New York, NY
- Assisted professional chefs in delivering hands-on cooking classes to the public
- Guided students through complex recipes and proper technique
- Maintained an organized, safe, and efficient class environment
Education
Associate of Arts - Communication Design - Pratt Institute (2016 - 2018)
Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design - Pratt Institute (2018 - 2020)
Skills
UX & Design Consultant
