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Xavier Santana

Florida based UX/UI Designer

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Winter Garden, United States
Studied UX/UI Design at University of Central Florida
Studied CNC Machining at Valencia College
Studied Creative Writing at Florida State University
Joined March 21, 2022

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English
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Experience
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University of Central Florida UX/UI Bootcamp
May 2021 – Nov 2021
UX/UI Student
● Executed Human/User Centric Design and Agile development methodologies. ● Handled user interviews with research subjects over Zoom. ● Designed and wireframed 2 mobile apps, including one Augmented Reality app, and 4 websites in Figma. ● Conducted 3 full UX/UI case studies. ● Wrote articles on UI design, visual design, and other UX/UI topics for UXZone.io.
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Cues, Inc
Jul 2018 – Aug 2020
Orlando, FL
Pre-set saw operator
● Maintained inventory of machine tooling and developed guidance for consistent installation of tools in holders. ● Improved department efficiency by 30% in first 3 months by offloading and centralizing tasks performed by existing machine shop personnel. ● Highlighted engineering drawings and instruction documentation for revision due to incorrect formatting, outdated information, or suboptimal process results. ● Developed technical training document for standardized tool setting procedure, utilizing standard machining field vocabulary.
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Freelance
Jul 2014 – Jan 2018
Editor
● Analyzed and revised copy to improve legibility and clarity of business and technical content for clients. ● Adhered to all style/formatting guides and required vocabulary for target audiences. ● Independently acquired understanding of Unreal Engine 3 development tools via software documentation to create technical training document for Firaxis XCOM 2 Software Development Kit audio component. ● Maintained strict client confidentiality at all times.
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WhatCulture.com
Jan 2013 – Jun 2014
Staff Writer
● Wrote articles on pop culture related topics including film, television, and video games. ● Acquired, edited, and sourced images for articles. ● Uploaded completed articles through WordPress content management systems.
Education
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University of Central Florida
May 2021 – Nov 2021
Technical Certificate, UX/UI Design
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Valencia College
Jan 2018 – Jun 2018
Technical Certificate, CNC Machining
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Florida State University
Aug 2009 – May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing