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NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Ella

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My Approach:
Narrative-Driven Insight

I don’t just collect user data — I build stories that reveal meaning, momentum, and missed opportunities.

My work is rooted in narrative analysis, a method that goes beyond isolated pain points or feature requests. I connect feedback across time, channels, and journey stages to surface patterns, tensions, and inflection points.

These stories help teams see:

  • What the customer is trying to achieve

  • Where experience breaks down

  • Why certain improvements matter now

  • How each insight fits into the bigger picture

I create living documentation — libraries, maps, and frameworks — that allow teams to explore not just what we know, but how everything connects.

 

This enables more informed decisions, more aligned teams, and more impactful solutions.

It’s a way of working that turns insights into narratives with direction, not just documentation.

Successes Enabled by Narrative Analysis

  • Reframed Ongoing Projects Through a Cohesive Story
    Helped product teams see how fragmented initiatives t are actually parts of a larger, user-driven experience goal.
    This framing encouraged continuity in development and better long-term planning.

  • Uncovered Hidden Friction by Connecting Dots Across Touchpoints
    Identified pain points not visible in isolated feedback, such as the disorientation caused by one touch point in the journey to another By connecting this to broader issues like navigation, loading friction, and filter persistence, I helped clarify the full impact of the experience gap.

  • Made CX Insights Easier to Act On
    Instead of one-off reports, I created structured libraries organized by journey stage, pain type, and use case — making it easier for POs to find what matters and take action quickly. The narrative structure helped teams understand not just the insight, but its context and urgency.

  • Supported Strategic Prioritization with Meaningful Storytelling
    Influenced roadmap conversations by presenting insights as clear user stories, grounded in real goals and emotions — not just complaints. This storytelling helped decision-makers feel the “why now,” leading to more user-centered prioritization.

  • Helped Cross-Functional Alignment Through Shared Understanding
    My narrative frameworks created a common language between CX, Product, and Marketing. By linking technical or strategic decisions back to the lived experience of users, I made it easier for everyone to rally around the same purpose.

  • Unified Teams Around a Shared Vision Through Narrative Framing
    Crafted the customer brand promise from scratch, grounding it in real user motivations and emotional moments. This became a unifying generative story that helped all teams — Product, Marketing, Support, and CX — align their OKRs and prioritize initiatives under a single, emotionally resonant direction. It helped teams see how their local decisions contribute to a larger, meaningful customer journey, creating a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE

Interdisciplinary experience

As a marketing director turned UX designer freelancer, I bring a holistic perspective on complex business issues and management skills gained from my experience in both fields.

Expertise in research

Experienced in conducting quantitative & qualitative user research, including focus groups, surveys, literature analysis & usability studies. Proficient in obtaining actionable insights from the research process.

Project management skills

I have experience creating project roadmaps, managing timelines, and defining project scopes. I have managed client projects independently and I collaborate with stakeholders to strategize solutions and solve complex issues.

Adaptability and flexibility

I am Experienced in working on diverse projects with varying budgets across different industries, allowing for quick adaptation and flexible thinking in changing environments.

EXPERIENCES FROM THE PAST
  • Facilitated remote and in-person focus groups to identify needs for a team collaboration tool.

  • Conducted usability studies on simulators for construction equipment operation.

  • Conducted literary analysis research on gamification in health management applications.

  • Led the redesign of e-commerce sites in the construction equipment, therapeutic games, and medical equipment industries.

  • Designed a complex biological system from concept to completion, including complex biological use flows.

  • Conducted onboarding usability research using prototype testing.

  • Collaborated with psychological researchers on a chronic disease-tracking tool.

  • Created a usability testing plan for a tool to build strategic business plans.

  • Interviewed school principals and teachers for the design of a national purchasing platform for educational institutions.

  • Conducted interviews and surveys of organizational employees to identify needs and pain points for a redesign of the Salesforce platform.

NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Ella

I'm a passionate researcher and user advocate, skilled in creating effective research plans and translating findings into actionable recommendations. With experience in leading design and development teams, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy cultivating relationships with stakeholders.

 

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EXPERIENCE

UX Designer
Self-employed, 7/2022 - Present

I'm a full-time freelance UX designer with experience in financial, marketing, healthcare, biotech, e-learning, and e-commerce. I lead complex design projects, utilizing research methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I specialize in information architecture, prototyping, UX best practices, and concept development to high-fidelity specifications.

UX Designer - Pitangoux

2020 - 2022

I led UX processes for the agency's clients, including concept development, strategy, sketching, wireframing, prototyping, and conducting structured research to investigate user needs and competitor products. I led extensive research projects and conducted user testing to inform design decisions.

Freelance Marketing and UX Consultant

2019 - 2020

I provided expert marketing and research consulting, investigating user behavior and needs to empower clients to make data-driven decisions. I improved solutions by providing UX/UI guidance.

Marketing Manager - Analyst

2017 - 2021 

Developed a B2C and B2B plan for three subsidiaries, lead the design of a marketing website and online service portals and created new digital assets for rebranding and digital transformation.

Marketing Manager - Top Alpha

2014 - 2017

Created an impactful marketing strategy, set goals, and established timeframes leading to improved conversion rates.

WHAT ELSE...
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I'm flattered :)
CONSTANT​ LEARNER​
Instead of exercising my biceps or triceps, I get excited by stretching my 'brain muscles' through deep thinking and research. This introspection allows me to digest complex information and ideas before effectively communicating them to others.
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PROBLEM SOLVER
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When something doesn't work as intended, I see it as an opportunity to analyze the symptoms, identify the problem, and find a solution. Perhaps even restoring it to its former glory...
OPTIMIST
I have a positive spirit, generously giving praise, grateful for people and circumstances, and always finding the positive in every situation. In my opinion, this is key to motivating people and mitigating conflicts.
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STORYTELLER
I have a passion for communication. To me, presentation and communication are paramount. Even if you have the best idea or concept, the way you present it makes all the difference.
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