Summary
Highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in hospitality management and Asian languages, leveraging exceptional teamwork, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills into a successful UX Design freelance career. Proven ability to craft intuitive user interfaces, enhance visual design, and deliver impactful user experiences. Seeking to apply multifaceted expertise and passion for user-centric design to a tech company committed to global wellbeing.
Professional Experience
March 2025-Present
UX/UI Designer Associate
Join MomentumUK | London
- UX research, design, and prototyping of website features
- Cross-functional collaboration within a Scrum team
July 2024-Present
UX/UI Designer
Black Matter Cathedral Games | London
- Led design efforts for a board game startup, creating visual designs, user interfaces, and comprehensive design systems.
- Developed icons, assets, and user experiences for dynamic websites, ensuring cohesive game identity.
- Conducted user research and prototyped multiple projects, identifying key insights to refine game features.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma for seamless design execution and cross-team collaboration.
- Led usability testing and incorporated user feedback to continuously optimize the design and enhance user experience.
August 2021-July 2024
General Manager
Buns From Home | London
- Managed operations of a high-volume store, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Led, trained, and developed a team, enhancing productivity and performance.
- Optimized cross-functional collaboration and streamlined financial processes using industry-leading software.
- Utilized all-in-one software for business operations, driving efficiency and consistency.
March 2020-November 2021
Director, Brand Designer/UX Designer
TORII Restaurant | London
- Established a new restaurant business from the ground up, overseeing operations, financial planning, and business development.
- Led marketing strategy and brand identity, designing compelling visuals to enhance customer engagement.
- Designed and optimized UX/UI experiences for digital platforms, improving customer interaction and usability.
August 2014 - November 2020
Group Executive, Senior Management
Kanada-Ya & Machi-Ya Restaurant Group | London
- Managed 5 busy stores and an international opening.
- Managed over 50 people, training and developing teams daily.
- Spearheaded business operations related to health & safety and food safety regulations & menu development.
- Boosted stores' margin by 20% by changing production workflow & workload.
- Sourced, recruited, and onboarded top talent.