Zane Alexander
UX Designer
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About
I am a seasoned Project Manager turned Product Designer, with a passion for excellent UX and UI design. With a year of experience in UX Design, I have honed my skills in both design and research, delivering compelling digital experiences. My background in architecture and project management allows me to approach design challenges with a unique perspective, ensuring that both form and function are considered in every solution.
As a UX Designer, I have worked on both industry design projects and freelance projects — conducting research, preparing mockups and prototypes, and iterating on design artifacts to ensure the best possible user experience. As a UX researcher, I have served as the voice of the customer — using empathy mapping, user flows, and customer journeys to understand user needs and synthesize background research.
In my previous roles as an Architectural Designer and Project Manager, I have delivered on tight schedules, saving over $27 million in expected costs, and built strong stakeholder relationships on medical, academic, and tech projects. I have a strong background in information design, delivering extensive specifications and rapid prototyping to reduce costs and improve usability.
Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite/XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Miro, Milanote
Skills: Project Management, Drawing, CAD, Wireframes, User Interviews, Customer Flows, Interaction Design, Responsive + Adaptive Design, Storyboarding, Personas, User Stories, Prototyping, Numeracy, Stakeholder + Cross-Functional Team Presentations, Analytic + Creative Problem Solving
Experience
UX Designer, Contract
Innota Technologies, Seattle, WA
April 2023 - June 2023
● Led revolutionary redesign of company's product, leveraging exceptional UX and design skills to spearhead collaborative development of a cutting-edge web-based app, redefining note-taking for students.
● Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in producing high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and UI elements, while employing iterative design methodologies to consistently refine and optimize the user experience.
Project Manager, Full-Time
Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles, CA
October 2018 - December 2021
● Exemplified outstanding time management skills by consistently delivering on tight schedules, resulting in significant cost savings exceeding $27 million
● Cultivated and nurtured strong stakeholder relationships across medical, academic, and tech projects, fostering effective collaboration and ensuring project success
Project Manager, Full-Time
MAKE Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
April 2018 - October 2018
● Orchestrated the consolidation of diverse elements into an efficient icon materials library, which has since become an integral asset utilized by the firm
● Created elegant and innovative client solutions that addressed the specific requirements of the Consumer Products Manufacturing sector, showcasing a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and industry expertise.
Project Manager, Full-Time
NMDA, Los Angeles, CA
December 2016 - April 2018
● Implemented a systematic and methodical approach to organize project team workflow, leveraging collaborative tools to enhance efficiency and foster seamless teamwork.
● Leveraged rapid prototyping as a valuable tool to expedite testing cycles, achieve cost efficiencies, and enhance overall usability, leading to iterative refinements and optimized design outcomes.
Education
Bootcamp, Springboard UX Design
● Consistently delivered outstanding products with exceptional UX/UI, meticulously adhering to industry best practices and drawing invaluable insights from my mentor, Lea Skrinjar, a highly experienced Product Strategy Consultant and Founder of Pax6 Design Consultancy.
● Elevated to a commendable status, my developed project was recognized as an exemplary showcase of outstanding UX/UI design, exemplifying meticulous adherence to industry best practices, and actively chosen by the school to highlight its excellence.
M.A. Architecture, Southern California Institute of Architecture
● Teaching Assistant & Design Lead at Xefirotarch supervised by Director of School
B.A. Visual Design, Brown University
● Grant Recipient, Merit Scholarship, Honors Thesis Project, Visual Design Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design Studios
● Award winner for Digital Constructs exhibition
