Esther Abadi

About

Agile UX designer and researcher with expertise in lean methodologies, MVP design, and rapid prototyping. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end user-centered solutions that align with business goals and boost KPIs. Adept in collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments to create scalable, intuitive designs. Key accomplishments include addressing critical usability issues, increasing user satisfaction, and achieving high stakeholder approval. Experienced in human-centered design, design thinking, and utilizing tools like Figma, Balsamiq, and Canva. Passionate about lifelong learning and fostering inclusive, user-friendly experiences.

Experience

• UX Designer · CareerCoachingPro2025-01-01 –

  • Facilitate Agile/Scrum stand-ups, boosting sprint velocity by 20% through 100% team participation. • Prioritize backlog tasks using a difficulty vs. importance matrix, optimizing workflow and reducing project bottlenecks by 25%. • Author detailed Agile user stories, strengthening cross-functional clarity and contributing to a 15% increase in sprint completion rates. • Collaborate in Wix, Figma, and Mural, streamlining communication and reducing design iteration time by 22%. • Build a scalable design system in Figma, accelerating design production by 50% and reducing inconsistencies across assets. • Standardize UI elements in Wix, enhancing brand consistency and improving user experience and brand confidence by 25%.

• Math Instructor · Linn-Benton Community College2010-09-01 –

  • Communicate effectively through public speaking and one-on-one interactions, in person and virtually, to present complex concepts clearly, ensuring student success. • Iterate on course materials and instructional methods continuously, based on student feedback and assessment data, synthesizing insights to enhance student engagement, performance, and overall course satisfaction. • Provide personalized, empathetic, constructive, and empowering feedback and ongoing support to students, fostering a supportive learning environment. • Demonstrate strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail by balancing multiple courses, meeting strict deadlines, and managing project schedules, resulting in improved student performance and course completion rates. • Uphold student privacy and adhere to educational policies regarding data and assessment, creating a trusting and secure environment. • Apply accessibility standards to ensure equitable access to learning resources for all students.

• UX Strategist - Curriculum Design · Linn-Benton Community College2024-07-01 – 2025-02-01

  • Executed design thinking to redesign digital learning materials, elevating comprehension by 50% and reducing attrition by 30%. • Reduced student queries by 75% through contextual inquiries and data-driven design decisions that addressed pain points in online learning environments. • Co-led a team of fellow faculty to implement human-centered design principles, prioritizing inclusivity and flexibility, enabling broader student engagement. • Applied user-centered principles inspired by Dr. Jo Boaler’s research to redesign educational experiences, fostering adaptability and inclusivity. • Emphasized iterative feedback, treating mistakes as data points for improvement, aligning with UX best practices of continuous testing and refinement.

• Lead Instructional Assistant-STEM · Linn-Benton Community College2009-09-01 – 2017-08-01

  • Brought student concerns and struggles to curriculum strategists, advocating for changes to improve the student experience • Managed team dynamics, schedules, and implementation of best practices during interactions with students, leading to a 25% increase in student satisfaction. • Observed students completing challenging assignments and engaged in inquiry-based instruction, noting common pain points, internalizing thought processes, and adjusting content delivery to increase student success

• Portfolio Review Facilitator · UX Wizards2024-04-01 – 2025-01-01

  • Coordinated and facilitated portfolio review sessions, enabling designers and researchers to exchange feedback and refine the presentation of their work. • Provided constructive and actionable feedback to help peers iterate on their designs. • Maintained engagement with participants through resource sharing and collaborative coworking sessions, fostering ongoing motivation and growth. • Moderated sessions on short notice when colleagues are unavailable or scheduling conflicts arise, ensuring participant support and maintaining consistent meetings.

• UI Consultant - University of California, Santa Barbara · Shooro LLC2024-04-01 – 2025-01-01

  • Collaborated closely with developers, providing strategic UI guidance, leveraging Gestalt principles, typography, and color theory to redesign research websites for UCSB professors, resulting in a 30% increase in user comprehension and engagement.

• User Experience Designer · Shooro LLC2022-04-01 – 2025-01-01
• Lead UX Researcher - Accidental Solutions · Shooro LLC2024-02-01 – 2024-03-01

  • Led lean, generative, mixed method research for a web certification platform, uncovering 3 key navigation pain points through user interviews (5) and surveys (n=15). • Delivered a robust persona informed by affinity mapping, leading to actionable insights for the cross-functional team, all in a 2 week sprint. • Advocated for addressing the top user pain point from research, but adapted when the team prioritized a secondary issue.

• UX Researcher - Alare · Shooro LLC2023-09-01 – 2024-01-01

  • Participated in-depth proto-persona development and conducted comprehensive stakeholder interviews to drive user-centered design solutions, fostering strong collaboration (Miro) and ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Delivered a high-fidelity proto-persona in Canva, achieving 100% stakeholder approval and ensuring brand consistency.

• UX/UI Designer - Real Properties Web App · Shooro LLC2023-09-01 – 2023-12-01

  • Designed a responsive web app for real estate investors, optimizing usability across mobile, tablet, and desktop, boosting engagement by 35%. • Created user flows and task analyses to map key interactions, developed wireframes in Balsamiq and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring seamless navigation. • Established consistency with a 12-column grid system and refined visuals using mood boards for consistent branding and enhanced aesthetics. • Delivered a comprehensive style guide and a scalable design system, reducing developer handoff time by 25% and streamlining future iterations across devices.

Education

• Cornell CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA, Physics
• CareerFoundryCertificate, UX Research and Design

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