Lizbeth Martinez
Education
BS Interaction Design
Santa Monica College
June 2023
​
BA Studio Art: Graphic Design
Cal State University Long Beach
June 2012
Work
Learning Experience Coordinator
Next Shift Learning | Los Angeles, CA
June 2024 – August 2024
​
-
​Managed and supported the operations of key events, including Alumni Reunion, Partners Luncheon, and Scholar Sendoff
-
Assisted with the planning and execution of the Final Showcase Project and Event
-
Collaborated on the implementation of the Mentorship Program to foster meaningful connections
Snapchat Apprentice
Snap, Inc. | Santa Monica, CA
June 2023 – August 2023
​
-
Participated in an accelerated learning program to create compelling and story-driven decks for pitches to industry experts
-
Trained in crafting and presenting Marketing Teardowns, Competitor Analysis, and Customer Personas
-
Worked cross-functionally with designers and engineers to create a new feature presented to executives and a live audience of 200 attendees
​
UX Designer & Researcher
Student Registration Portal | Santa Monica College
February 2023 – June 2023
​
-
Revamped the SMC student registration portal, serving 30,000+ students, through collaboration with various departments to meet the June deadline
-
Partnered with lead UX Designer to create a series of Figma prototypes in order to effectively communicate design choices to developers
-
Formed a partnership with the heads of Admissions and Financial Aid Departments to ensure the redesign of the portal incorporated essential functions
Product Designer/Researcher
CicLAvia | Los Angeles
September 2022 – December 2022
​
-
Played a key role in creating an impactful physical product while elevating brand presence and driving a 25% increase in customer interactions
-
Performed interviews, conducted surveys, and synthesized qualitative and quantitative data to present to stakeholders
UX Researcher/Web Designer
Student Equity Center | Santa Monica College
March 2021 - May 2021
​
-
Performed interviews, conducted research, and synthesized findings to incorporate student perspectives and cater to their needs
-
Collaborated with designers, developers, and stakeholders to overhaul the current website, resulting in a 23% increase in user engagement
-
Conducted regular meetings with diverse departments to ensure project clarity and monitor progress
Business Account Manager
Silkman & Associates Acct. Corp. | Los Angeles, CA
December 2014 – January 2023
​
-
Maintained accurate accounting records for 10 clients including processing payables, receivables, employee payroll and bookkeeping
-
Examined financial records to verify accurate bookkeeping in adherence to company policies and procedures
-
Corresponded daily with clients and vendors regarding payments, billing and outstanding invoices
​
Transaction Coordinator
SilkRoad Realty, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA
December 2014 – January 2023
​
-
Coordinated and managed end-to-end real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with contract timelines and requirements
-
Facilitated communication between buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and escrow officers to ensure a seamless and timely closing process
-
Oversaw the preparation and submission of necessary documentation, such as purchase agreements, disclosures, and addendums
​
Program Director & Graphic Designer
No Limits for Deaf Children | Culver City, CA
October 2012 – November 2014
​
-
Worked with the executive director and operations director to strategize and execute fundraising events
-
Orchestrated the planning, development, and implementation of the educational program tailored for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
-
Produced visually compelling digital and print materials for promotional campaigns, events, and fundraising activities
Skills
User Journeys, Wireframes, User Research, Marketing, Branding, Project Management, Front-End Web Development, Branding, Packaging, Prototyping, Storyboarding, Affinity Mapping, User Testing, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, InVision, HTML/CSS, Spanish speaker, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Product Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Personas, Cross-team Collaboration
Awards
Best Commencement Module from Modo Labs
October 2023
Volunteer
UX Designer
Community School of the Arts Foundation
March 2024 – Present
​
-
Collaborate with other designers to visualize an intuitive dashboard for students, parents, and instructors
-
Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and conduct user research to understand the specific needs and preferences of the diverse community
-
Using Figma, I craft wireframes and prototypes that visualize the layout and functionality of the dashboard
-
Through iterative design and usability testing, I ensure that the dashboard meets the highest standards of accessibility, usability, and aesthetics
Organizations
AIGA Member
LA Women's Design Collective Member
IxD After Hours Board Member
HOA Board Member
Big Sunday Volunteer
​​