User Experience Researcher

Summary

I bring a unique blend of expertise in human behavior and qualitative research skills to my role as a UX researcher. With a master's in human development and family science, I have a deep understanding of how people grow, learn, and relate throughout their lives. As a former couples and family therapist, I honed my skills in: active listening, identifying needs, analyzing complex interpersonal dynamics, and developing strategies to improve peoples experience. These skills have been invaluable when I transitioned 2 years ago to UX research. My background allows me to: conduct insightful user interviews and usability tests, identify subtle pain points and unspoken needs, design research protocols that engage participants, analyze qualitative data with an eye for human behavior patterns, and translate research findings into actionable design recommendations. I can bridge the gap between user needs and product design to support product and services experiences that resonate with people's wants and needs. My ability to understand and articulate human behavior in product and service development has made me an invaluable asset to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Expectations

I'm open to to roles that have any or all of the following opportunities: mentorship with more senior researchers, end-to-end research projects, strategic and/or tactical research projects, learning new skills on the job, mixed-methods research, research with youth, participatory research and co-design, product or service design, EdTech, children's media, mental health

Employment Preferences

Expected Base Salary

**,000 USD

Academic Degree

Experience

Skills

• Qualitative Research
• Research Coordination
• Contextual Inquiry
• Figma
• Analytical Skills
• Ux Research
• Oral Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Research Dissemination
• Literature Reviews
• Desk Research
• Research Design
• Ethnography
• Data Collection
• User Behavior
• Ethics
• Data Management