Bri Cifaretto

Experience

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  Hugs & Bugs Club

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2021

  Marketing and enrollment: Develop and implement marketing strategies and materials to attract and enroll new students, including brochures, flyers, and online advertisements.Curriculum oversight: Oversee the development and implementation of class curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and meeting the needs of young children.Teacher training and support: Train and onboard new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management, curriculum implementation, and child development principles.Inventory management: Handle inventory management, including ordering and restocking materials, supplies, and equipment needed for daily operations.Professional development: Organize and facilitate curriculum workshops or training sessions for teachers to promote professional growth and knowledge sharing.Parent communication: Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, addressing concerns, providing progress updates, and ensuring open communication channels.Strategic planning: Collaborate with the founder to develop and implement strategic plans and goals for the center's growth and success.Continuous improvement: Stay updated on best practices, trends, and research in early childhood education to continually enhance program quality. Show less Nurturing Classroom Environment: Created a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that embodies the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach.Collaborative Curriculum Development: Collaborated with colleagues and children to co-construct the curriculum, based on the interests and inquiries of the children.Observation and Documentation: Observed and documented children's learning and development to inform curriculum planning and individualize instruction.Experiential Learning Facilitation: Facilitated hands-on, experiential learning experiences that fostered exploration, problem-solving, and creativity among children.Natural Material Engagement: Provided opportunities for children to engage with natural materials, artistic expression, and sensory experiences to enrich their learning.Documentation for Reflection: Incorporated documentation as a tool for reflection and communication, sharing children's learning journeys with parents and colleagues.Parent Collaboration: Collaborated with parents as partners in their child's education, maintaining open and frequent communication.Professional Development: Continuously sought professional development opportunities to deepen understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach and early childhood development, enhancing teaching practice. Show less

  • Early Childhood Center Manager

    May 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Early Childhood Educator

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2021
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  Self-employed

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Licensed Real Estate Agent

  Lead generation and client expansion: Utilize diverse channels to prospect and generate high-quality leads, effectively expanding the client base.Market research and analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to evaluate properties and market trends, accurately determining property values and recommending optimal pricing strategies to clients.Client collaboration and guidance: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and financial capabilities. Guide them in setting realistic expectations and goals aligned with current market conditions and their unique requirements.Negotiation expertise: Skillfully negotiate offers and contract terms on behalf of clients, ensuring favorable outcomes.Process coordination and communication: Coordinate property inspections, appraisals, and evaluations, ensuring a seamless process. Keep clients informed throughout, addressing inquiries promptly, providing updates, and proactively managing challenges for a positive client experience. Show less

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  Freelance

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  UX/UI Designer

  User Research: Conducted comprehensive user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gain deep insights into user needs, goals, and behaviors.Client Collaboration: Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to define project goals, target audience, and user requirements, ensuring alignment and understanding of project objectives.Design Tools Utilization: Utilized industry-standard design tools (e.g., Balsamiq, Figma) to create detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes, effectively communicating design concepts and user interactions.User-Centric Design: Developed user personas, user scenarios, and user journey maps to inform design decisions and align them with user needs, resulting in highly tailored and user-centric experiences.Usability Testing: Planned and conducted usability testing sessions to gather valuable user feedback, validate design choices, and identify areas for improvement, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.Design Principles Application: Applied principles of information architecture, interaction design, and visual design to create visually appealing and highly usable user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.Iteration and Refinement: Continuously iterated and refined designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and evolving project requirements, ensuring that the end product met and exceeded user expectations.Communication: Effectively communicated design concepts, decisions, and rationale to clients and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations, design documentation, and clear visual representations.Design Documentation: Utilized tools like Zeplin to provide detailed design documentation, including style guides, design specifications, and assets, ensuring accurate and streamlined implementation of the user interface. Show less

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  Chartreuse Studio

  Oct 2023 - now

  Founder | UX and Web Designer

  Founded and operate a solo UX agency: Established and currently manage a solo agency specializing in UX design, research, and Wix and Webflow website development.Comprehensive client services: Offer end-to-end services to clients, including innovative UX solutions tailored to their needs, user research, and intuitive, user-centered interface design.Expertise in Webflow and Wix development: Develop and maintain responsive websites using website builders, ensuring optimal user experiences across multiple platforms.Project management leadership: Manage the entire project lifecycle independently, from initial client consultation and requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.Sole responsibility for agency operations: Handle all aspects of agency operations, including project management, client communication, business development, and marketing, ensuring smooth functioning and growth of the business. Show less

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  Immer

  Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

  UX Designer

  - Established foundational UI designs and information architecture for a multi-user web app, promoting a user-centric approach for future development and brand consistency.- Streamlined the design process to align product features with company vision, enabling cross-team cohesion.- Developed interactive prototypes to support usability testing and design refinement.- Enhanced design consistency, resolved logic gaps, and managed updates with front-end teams through detailed documentation. Show less

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  KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  UX Design and Research Intern, Digital Marketing

  - Led a research-driven redesign of website information architecture, enhancing navigation and user experience.- Crafted UI for a new navigation system with wireframes and interactive prototypes.- Presented research-backed solutions to executives, securing project approval.-Collaborated with market intelligence to design surveys, gathering insights that informed intuitive design improvements.- Analyzed user behavior to guide website optimization and enhance workflows.-Integrated SEO and lead generation features, increasing user engagement and supporting growth.- Developed personas and conducted competitor analysis to align design with user needs and market insights.- Created a cultural web design best practices guide to improve relevance for international audiences.- Built pages in Adobe Experience Manager and developed wireframes to streamline updates and communication. Show less

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  Fingerpaint

  Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

  Web Production Artist

  - Designed and developed an interactive scrolling website using Wix for a pharmaceutical agency, boosting engagement with custom animations and layouts.- Partnered with Fingerpaint’s Director of Applied AI to shape a targeted user experience, refining content, UI, and interaction design to captivate the audience.- Crafted a brand narrative that resonated with users, enhancing strategic engagement.- Developed design concepts in Figma,presented to stakeholders, and integrated AI-generated visuals to align with the product theme.- Sketched and prototyped innovative layouts, translating them into an engaging, audience-focused web experience. Show less