Resume

Ruby Rios

Email: hello@rubyrios.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-rios/

Work Experience

Western Digital | UX Designer

Aug. 2020 – Present • Irvine, CA

• Developed high-fidelity prototypes, mockups, site maps, process flows, and journey maps, significantly enhancing user experience and satisfaction.

• Conducted comprehensive usability testing, competitor analysis, and customer analysis, leading to data-driven design decisions.

• Analyzed user feedback and activity, resulting in iterative improvements to user interfaces.

• Facilitated cross-functional discussions to convey design concepts and user experiences, fostering collaboration with development teams and product managers.

• Ensured seamless integration of UX designs with development teams and conducted rigorous quality assurance (QA) to maintain high standards in deliverables.

• Created detailed specifications, documentation, style guides, and pattern libraries for consistent design implementation.

SEED | Co-founder and CCO

Feb. 2019 – Apr. 2021 • Los Angeles, CA

• Directed all aspects of branding, marketing, user experience design, and product development, establishing a strong brand presence.

• Presented sustainable tech innovations at prestigious conferences, including Anita B Innovation CO-Lab and Adelante Mujer Latina.

• Led the development of SMART manufacturing strategies, optimizing operations and increasing efficiency.

Technovation | UI Designer

Oct. 2017 – July 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

• Spearheaded user research, strategy, UI design, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, enhancing user engagement.

• Conducted quality assurance testing to ensure usability and functionality, resulting in high user satisfaction.

• Collaborated with development teams on front-end projects, enhancing organizational branding through impactful presentation slide decks and campaign graphics.

Comisión Femenil | Co-Publicity Executive Board Member

May 2016 – May 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

• Lead rebranding and marketing efforts to uphold the organization’s mission and values.

• Support the production of the annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference.

Home & Community Inc. | Arduino Workshop Designer

Jan. 2016 – May 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

• Facilitated Arduino workshops for rural farmers, enabling them to create automated watering systems and boost agricultural productivity.

DIY Girls | Lead Designer

Dec. 2013 – Oct. 2016 • Pacoima, CA

• Directed creative initiatives for all branding and digital projects, achieving innovative and impactful outcomes.

• Conducted user research and prototyped maker activities, fostering creativity and engagement among participants.

• Collaborated with internal teams to generate ideas for future projects, driving continuous innovation.

Maker Camp | Design Fellow

Aug. 2014 • Berlin, Germany

• Collaborated with international designers and engineers to develop a mobile makerspace from a shipping container, showcasing innovation and design thinking.

• Created detailed 3D renderings (CAD) of the makerspace environment, enhancing visualization and planning.

Black Design Associates | Product Design Developer

Jan. 2014 – Jul. 2014 • Torrance, CA

• Designed and developed software and hardware prototypes for fabrication and launch, driving successful product development.

Bestway Inflatables | Design Intern

Jul. 2013 – Sep. 2013 • Shanghai, China

• Engaged in market research, ideation, field research, product development, and manufacturing processes, contributing to product innovation.

Skills

Toolkit

Figma, XD, Axure, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Jira, Confluence, Trello, Invision Design System Manager, Notion, Slack, and other essential tools.

Design

Product Design (UI/UX), Web Design, Webflow Development, App Design, Visual Design, Prototyping, Branding, Design Systems, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, Usability Testing, QA, SEO.

Development

HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Flexbox, Tailwind, WordPress, AEM, Oracle Service Cloud, Hybris, Squarespace, JavaScript, Git, GitHub, QTest.

Education

Front End Development Course

2019 • Los Angeles, CA

General Assembly

Front End Development Bootcamp

2014 • Pacoima, CA

Sabio

BFA in Toy Design and Sustainability

2014 • Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design


Public Speaking

Anita B Innovation Co-Lab

SEED was selected to speak and showcase in the Innovation CO-LAB will launch in Los Angeles, CA. The focus is on women of color (WOC) and will also highlight WOC founders and entrepreneurs. Click here to view more.

Adelante Mujer Latina

Speaking to high school girls from my North East San Fernando Valley community my journey outside of high school, through college and beyond

CMC Makership Program Panel

Sharing with students my entrepreneurial journey at LACI and my efforts to design environmentally sustainable technologies for SEED that are based off the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Anita B Innovation CO-LAB

Adelante Mujer Latina

CMC Makership Program Panel