Jorge Darquea

Designing and affinity for users are my strong traits. I have always had a passion for anything tech but homed in on UX Design during 2023. I began with completing the Google UX Design course and received my certification. From there I completed an intensive 6-month long UX Design bootcamp at University of Central Florida. I am now running my own company and furthering my real-world experience. In addition, I also completed the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce certificate allowing me to intergate marketing considerations into my UX designs.

Resume

Work Experience

2024 - Present
Union City Designs
Founder & Lead UX/UI Designer

- As owner of a web design agency, I translate complex user requirements into seamless digital experiences using a user-centered design approach. I create functional and aesthetically pleasing interfaces, conduct usability testing, and iterate designs based on user feedback, ensuring high-quality solutions. Strong client relationships and continuous industry learning are key to my successful project delivery.

- I collaborate with clients to understand their goals and user needs, conducting thorough research and creating wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs. Managing projects effectively, I ensure alignment with client expectations and work closely with developers for accurate implementation. My commitment to usability and innovation drives the success of each project.

2019 - 2024
C&C Outdoors, INC
Customer Service Representative

- Provide essential support to multiple teams, ensuring cross team collaboration.

- Manage phone calls with professionalism and exceptional customer service, addressing user pain points empathetically.

- Dynamic and results-driven Social Media Manager with 2 years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive social media strategies. Adept at increasing brand awareness and engagement across multiple platforms.

Education

2024
University of Central Florida
UX/UI Design Boot Camp Certificate

- An intensive 24-week long bootcamp dedicated to UX Design. Skills learned consist of Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, User-Centric Design Research, Visual Prototyping, Wireframing, and User Interface devolopment.

2024
Coursera
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate

- A comprehensive 7-course series that equips learners with essential skills in digital marketing and e-commerce, covering SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and marketing analytics. The program also explores customer engagement strategies and e-commerce fundamentals, such as managing online stores and optimizing user experience for conversions.

2023
Coursera
Google UX Design Professional Certificate

- A 7-course series that focused on the foundations of User Experience Design, Wireframes, Low Fidelity Prototypes, Conducting User Research, and building High Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma.

2018
Union City High School
High School Degree

- Dedicated high school graduate with a strong foundation in computer networking, achieved through specialized Cisco courses. Demonstrates a solid understanding of networking concepts, hardware, and troubleshooting techniques. Prepared to apply technical skills in real-world IT environments.

Skills

Languages

- English, Spanish

UX/UI Skills

- User Research, Defining, Ideation, Information Architecture, Wireflows, Wireframing, Prototyping, Accessibility, User Testing, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Responsive Web Design.

Technical Skills

- Figma, FigJam, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Whimsical, Flowmapp, Otter AI, Google Analytics, Google Docs, Google Slides, Webflow, Shopify   

Digital Marketing Skills

- E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Managing online stores, Social media marketing, Email marketing, Search engine optimization, Google Analytics   

Soft Skills

- Empathy, Communcation, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Attention to detail, User Advocacy

Key Accomplishments

Social Media Manager

- 2.2 million views and over 10 thousand followers. I own a social media page that focuses on bringing new gaming information for people of all ages, I have full copyright for my videos.

Leader of Peer Group Communications

- I led a group of teens and created a supportive and motivating environment that allows teens to be themselves while also practicing important skills such as communication, public speaking and also leadership.

Completed STEM Program at Fairleigh Dickson University

- I completed a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program that consisted of various engineering projects.

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