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Shonquille 

About Me

My curiosity and will to accomplish my goals have shaped me. I've always had a passion for learning and understanding different perspectives. My background is in psychology, having years of experience in effectively communicating with others and understanding their needs, behavioral thinking, and open-mindedness while providing support and care for individuals with mental health and behavioral problems. I've also had a passion for research. Being that I'm new to UX research I want to focus on user experience. I'm empowered by new challenges which provide an innovative solution and also give me the drive to improve my skills. 

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I live in Wilsonville, Oregon, 26 minutes outside Portland. I earned my bachelor's in sociology from Minnesota State University-Mankato, where I participated in collegiate sport. After undergrad, I went on to earn my Master in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. When I am not working as a Behavioral Therapist at a juvenile correctional facility, I enjoy reading and brushing up on my photoshop skills. 

Education

UX/UI Certification, 2021

University of Oregon

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Masters of Psychology, 2020

Grand Canyon University 

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Bachelors of Science, 2015

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Word of Wisdom

" Never stop learning because life never stops teaching"

Through every design, there is research. I want to be a part of something that will benefit humanity. We can use scientific research not influenced by personal feelings or opinions but with creativity and empathy and not based on personal feelings, tastes, or thoughts. We do this by using innovative thinking.

 

I use my skill to collaborate and communicate with team members and stakeholders to produce the best products for users. 

Approach to UX Research 

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Empathy

It is about becoming aware of what other people feel and sharing their emotions. It serves as a way to link yourself and another person together. 

Teamwork

Collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal 

Iteration

The need to constantly refine and improve our designs in order for them to continue to create the best value for our users.

Tools

  • Adobe XD

  • Figma Invision 

  • Miro

  • Wix

  • Microsoft

Soft Skills

  • Writing

  • Patience

  • Emapthy 

  • Team Player

  • Tenacity

  • Good Listner

Design

  • UX Research

  • Interviewing 

  • Empathy Map

  • Wireframing

  • Prototyping

  • Surveys

  • Site Mapping

  • Personas Building

  • Usability Testing

  • Story Boarding

  • Style Tile 

Methods

  • Design Thinking Process

  • A/B Testing

  • Case Studies

  • Cognitive Walkthrough

  • Competitor Analysis

  • Usability Studies

  • User Interviews 

  • Observation

  • User Journey Map

my toolkit so far includes, but is not limited to:

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