Maressa Ariel Pinzini
Human Factors Specialist, UX Designer and Researcher
PERSONAL PROFILE
I’m a passionate UX Designer and Researcher who specializes in creating highly functional, aesthetically pleasing, and intuitive digital interfaces for organizations that value social impact. I aim to design products that amplify the outcomes and goals of clients, who want to use technology to inspire change.
SKILLS
Tools: Sketch, Figma, Marvel, AdobeXD, Google Analytics, Miro, Trello, Microsoft Office, InVision, Photoshop
Research: Surveys, User Interviews, Storyboards, Affinity Maps, User Personas, Empathy Maps, Heuristic Evaluations, Competitor Anaylsis, User Testing, Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis
Design: Wireframes, User Flows, Prototypes, Sketches, Information Architecture, Style Guides, Design Systems, Mobile/Web Interface Design
Collaboration: Detail-oriented, Flexible, Self-Starter, Strong Communicator
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Solves predefined problems by combining Agile principles and Design Thinking skills that prioritize user needs and aligns development with company goals.
• Exhibits flexibility, open- mindedness, collaboration and excellent communication skills at Scrum and stakeholder meetings.
• Utilizes empathy, compassion, curiousity, and creative problem solving, establishing a user-centric approach to all projects.
EDUCATION
Springboard | Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2020 UI/UX Design Career Track, Certificate
• Women in Tech Scholarship
San Jose State University | Sep. 2012 - Sep. 2015 TESOL, Master of Arts
University of South Florida | Jan. 2009 - May 2009 Public Health Generalist, Graduates Certificate
University of South Florida | Aug. 2004 - May 2008 Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science
• Athletic Scholarship, Magma Cum Laude, Dean’s List
EXPERIENCE
Ben Allegretti Consulting, Inc. - Remote
UX/Human Factors Specialist / May 2022 - Feb 2025
• Collaborated with government staff, developers, and healthcare professionals to support daily activities.
• Synthesized and communicated research findings and insights to inform actionable decisions to different stakeholders to improve the health outcomes of Veterans.
• Produced reports, recommendations, training materials, standard operating procedure documents and deliverables based on data analysis, research findings, and insights.
• Assisted with document development, editing, tracking, and management to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Bold Insight - Remote
UX/Human Factors Consultant / Aug 2021 - May 2022
• Conducted summative and formative usability tests for various high-profile customers/companies.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to uncover insights, identify unmet needs, and provide alternative solutions.
Freelance - Remote
UX Designer and Researcher / Nov 2020 - Feb 2023
• Collaborated with clients, other designers, and developers to create successful websites and mobile designs for establishing superior user experiences.
• Executed wireframes, design systems, and style guides to unify the design process throughout platforms.
• Evaluated website usability and structure, by examining the informational architecture of existing platforms, conducting user research, and determing user needs.