Thank You Lindsay:-)
Lindsay, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to review my resume and offer your assistance in my job search. In the past, I would usually find new opportunities within a few days or at most a week.
I had no trouble receiving interview invitations and it all seemed to flow smoothly. But lately, something has changed. It’s taking what feels like an eternity to even secure an interview or get a response beyond a generic rejection or worse, being completely ignored.
It’s disheartening to submit a resume and never hear back again. To help you understand the challenges I’m facing, I’ve created a brief video that explains it all more effectively than just putting it into words.
This journey has been incredibly difficult for me and I truly appreciate your support.
All love,
Rob & Candice
Lindsay, I have a knack for presenting myself impeccably. Not only do I ensure that I am well-groomed, but I also meticulously set up the perfect lighting, background, and attire for any video interview. And when it comes to in-person interviews, I go the extra mile to make sure every detail is flawless. PLEASE EXCUSE MY HAGGERED LOOK IN THIS MESSAGE 🙂
Resume Variations (non-AI enhanced)
Below are the most recent resumes. They are basically the same, however the targeting and key words have been modified to be more specific for a particular role.
I wrote these and they have evolved over the course of the last decade.
Award Winning Executive Level UX Design Strategist Creative Director
Targeted at a SR level Design Manager / VP/ Director level. This has not been enhanced via AI.
Resume Variations (AI enhanced)
Below are the most recent resumes. They are basically the same, however the targeting and key words have been modified to be more specific for a particular role. I went ahead and took a leap and ran these through ChatGTP. I have been trying to see (a/b testing) which ones might organically “hook” an opportunity. Thus far, no difference.
Chief Design Officer / Global Design Authority
Targeted at C-Level Chief Design Officer, Chief Creative Officer, Chief Product Officer.
This was targeted at PayPal and I did run it through and modify it with ChatGTP.
Executive Level Director of Product Design, Platforms & UX Design Strategist
Targeted for a product design role at CNN. Product design is basically leading new digital (web/social/ecom etc) initiatives
Award Winning SR/Lead UX Designer/Strategist
Targeted at UX visual design opportunities. Hands on. I am excedingly “good” at hands on design as I am sure you can imagine.
Who I’ve made happy
I have had extraordinary opportunities to work with exciting teams in many different business vertices, from consumer goods, action sports, financial services, health and insurance products to entertainment and transportation. This has enabled me the opportunity to gain experience from highly creative projects driven by excellence. Projects people are passionate about, projects which offer more rewards than just a paycheck, projects that drive results.
I am devoted to developing great solutions by contributing to collaborative environments which enhance people’s lives and help a company’s bottom line.
What I can do for you
User Experience
UX is the process of enhancing user satisfaction with a product by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction with the product.
Stakeholder Interviews
Making interactions engaging and purposeful is essential to a great user experience. Interviewing key stakeholders in a project, both internal and external, to gather insights about their goals. It helps prioritize features and define key performance indicators (KPIs).
Prototyping
I create interactive draft version of a product that allows “us” to explore “our” ideas and show the intention behind a feature or the overall design concept to users before investing time and money into development.
User Personas
A user persona is a fictional representation of “our ideal customer.” A persona is generally based on user research and incorporates the needs, goals, and observed behavior patterns of your target audience. It’s a piece of the UX design puzzle I have years of experience in.
Journey Mapping
I develop detailed diagrams that explore the multiple (sometimes invisible) steps taken by consumers as they engage with a service. The process enables myself or other design team members to frame the consumer’s motivations and needs in each step of the journey, creating design solutions that are appropriate for each.
Interaction design
Interaction design, often abbreviated as IxD, is “the practice of designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services.” I approach design in a way in which UX/IxD complement and support each other, to achieve refined results.
Web Design
I’m a digital native and I’ve been designing for the web for two decades. I’ve worked on notable web properties, garnered awards and a true pioneer developing some of the very 1st online commerce systems.
Mobile Design
We live in a mobile world. Some would say a mobile first world. I’ve been developing native iOS and Android apps since the very 1st SDK releases and I am a responsive design expert.
Branding, Brand ID
Driving customer loyalty and engagement with the right brand strategy and design is common place. The consumer expects it and companies stay competitive with refined design that supports brand messages. I have outstanding visual design skills which translate to beautiful brand ID across digital, print, social and broadcast channels.
Technical Skills
UX Design Strategy
Full Stack Engineer
Design Direction
Branding / Corp ID
Information Architecture
Interactive Prototyping
Lo/Hi-Fidelity Wireframing
Mobile / Responsive Design
Enterprise Commerce
Transactional System Design
FinTech / FOREX
UX Design Methods
Service Blueprints
Journey Maps / Ecosystem Maps
Competitive Audits
Value Propositions
Stakeholders Interviews
KPIs / A/B & Usability Testing
Brainstorming / Prototypes
Moodboards / Storyboards
User Flows / Task Analysis
Heuristic Analysis
Sitemaps / Wireframes
Features Roadmap
Personas
Use Cases / Scenarios
Design Toolkit
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe PhotoShop
Sketch / Craft / Zeplin
InVision / Flinto / Principle
Axure / Basecamp / Trello
Figma
Git / Jira / Confulence / Monday.com
Final Cut Pro / Logic Pro / Motion
DeVinci Resolve
After Effects
LightRoom
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Priemer
Adobe Media Incoder
Topaz Sharpen AI
Topaz Gigapixel AI
Topaz DeNoise AI
Development Toolkit
Bootstrap/Angular JS / React
HTML / CSS: Sass/Less
JavaScript / JQuery
Git / Jira / ConFuence
Coda / PineGrow / Transmit / Nova / VI/ Home Brew / Terminal
PHP MyAdmin/ MySQL / MSSQL
WordPress
Expression Engine
Docker
WebFlow
AWS / AWS Lightsail
AWS EC2
Route 53
Webflow
Mac OS / iOS / TVOS / Watch OS
Ubuntu/ Kali Linux/ Windows/ Windows Server
ChatGTP
Personal Skills
Artistic
Creative
Leadership
Vision
Collaboration
Patience
Kindness
Empathy
Joyful
Patient
Sprited
Thoughtful
Strategic
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