Carmela Rebancos

Experience

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  Hartnell College

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Chemistry Supplemental Instructor/General Tutor

  Planned and conducted group and private tutoring sessionsPromoted learning to students in the mastery of General ChemistryAssisted students with homework, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks in subjects such as Math, English, and ScienceProvided students with positive and constructive feedback

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  ProteinSimple

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  Research And Development Intern

  • Carried out protein analysis experiments using automated western blot technology• Compared data between automated western blot method and traditional western blot method• Presented experiment data results weekly to the lab project team• Organized company publication information for the company website

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  UC Davis Medical Center

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Shadowed patient interview and behavioral assessments• Greeted patients into the lab and assisted with EEG setup for study• Converted patient data into a clinical research database• Organized physical patient information and files• Conducted appointment follow-ups and arranges transportation help for patients

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  TRAUMA & STRESS RECOVERY CENTER

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Psychological Technician
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  Interim, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Counselor II

  • Provided client centered and culturally appropriate counseling and psycho-educational skills building in individual and group settings• Assisted clients with self-administration of medication • Facilitated individual and group meetings, supported clients with practicing strategies for good mental health wellness• Helped clients learn independent living skills• Provided clients with linkage to other agencies and services, i.e. psychiatrists, primary care physicians, homeless and housing providers, and social security and other benefits• Utilized Avatar medical records system database Show less

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  Teknova

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  QC Lab Associate I

  • Performed pH, conductivity, osmolality, and conductivity analysis, as well as bacterial growth performance assays as required for products• Inspected and tested incoming products for adherence to quality specifications• Reviews and maintains accurate, complete, and legible laboratory records• Developed and maintained SOPs critical to the QC incoming testing process• Independently troubleshot equipment and assay problems• Utilized aseptic technique while working with a variety of microorganisms and growth media Show less

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  Spontit

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

  User Experience Design Intern

  • Presented prototypes and design ideas to the company CEO and helped inform product decisions• Identified UX issues by heading user interviews, supervising usability tests for mobile applications, and leading the development of sitemaps, wireframes, production of low fidelity, and prototypes.• Developed user research strategies and project goals and joined user data by creating personas and affinity maps while reinforcing relationships with the CEO.

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  North American Hardcourt Bike Polo Association

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  UX Researcher

  • Conducted a competitive analysis to identify and leverage strengths and weaknesses of three sport websites to support players comprehend organization objectives and deliver resources needed to begin playing the sport.• Assessed user needs and pain points by hosting interviews of eight new bike polo players and gathering qualitative data as well as reviewing competitive challenges and troubles.

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  UXPA Los Angeles (UXPALA)

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Associate UX Designer

  • Implemented competitive analysis on 10 company websites by noticing several strengths and vulnerabilities to brand, and supervised company stand-up meetings to identify blockers and enhance agile team performance.• Evaluated goals completion and project performance by collaborating with project management team along with completing multiple design sprints by aiding in design decisions for the UXPALA website.• Assembled insights of the UX hiring processes for an upcoming UXPALA careerresource/transition book by leading in-depth interviews with UX professionals. Show less

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  UnevictIA

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  UX Designer

  • Successfully designed and launched UnevictIA’s first website that hosts eviction data access of the state of Iowa as a contract designer.• Led workshops with key stakeholders to develop a research plan, which included competitive analysis, and building proto-personas.• Facilitated competitive analysis on three company websites, to determine their strengths and vulnerabilities and to properly recognize the resources required to properly display eviction data.• Developed a design system, including components, colors, and fonts. Show less

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  Teradata

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Digital UI/UX Designer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Junior UX/UI Designer

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023