PRODUCT DESIGNER | UX/UI
themikeyvazquez@gmail.com
Orlando, Florida
linkedin.com/in/mikeyvazquez/ mikeyvazquez.com
TOOLS
• HTML
• CSS
• Figma
• Sketch
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Jira
• InVision
• Notion
• Whimsical
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH | Fluent
SPANISH | Proficient
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
As an experienced design veteran, I have led and supported product teams in developing effective digital products for various clients. My passion for usercentered design has resulted in successful projects that solve complex business problems. I am highly skilled product designer who specializes in creating humancentric design strategies, and I enjoy exploring new places and spending time with my loved ones in my free time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Very Big Things | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 2020 – 2022
Award-winning digital product development for web, mobile, VR, and AR devices
▪ Designed mobile-app, web platform, & simulation products for 10+ clients in Web3, SaaS, edtech, healthcare, travel, cyber security, & recruiting spaces with team of 12+ PMs, Account Managers, Developers, & Designers
▪ Collaborated with key stakeholders, including client execs and product teams to conceive, develop, and implement UI/UX goals for products, including research & development, journey mapping, testing, & ideation
▪ Utilized qualitative and quantitative analysis to make data-driven transformations in user stories, block frames, wireframes, and digital products; anticipated future trends in industry to drive further design iteration.
▪ Created user stories, user testing, surveys, and architecture using UX best practices optimize user experience + journey, including Ryder, Dan Marino Foundation, Seekr, Cryptoys, Brevity, and Trecco
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCT DESIGNER
Crystal Clear Digital Marketing | Orlando, Florida | 2014 – 2020
Digital marketing, branding, and web platform design for elective medical clients.
▪ Managed 50+ artists & traffic personnel; oversaw project quality, timelines, & budget allocation w/ 91% client -satisfaction rate; established website development department to increase project work by 280% in 18th months.
▪ Nurtured external relationships with 3D artists, video + content creators, writers, illustrators, freelancers, and technical specialists to supplement company talent, to accelerate production with minimal revision needed.
▪ Collaborated with key stakeholders, including client execs and product teams to conceive, develop, and implement UI/UX goals for products, including research & development, journey mapping, testing, & ideation
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Tokyo Media Group | Miami, Florida | 2011 – 2014
• Facilitated client-facing proposals, project execution, & deliverables; piloted all content, operational, & backend development; managed team of 20 visual Designers, Developers, & Production Assistants