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Vanolieska Mijares

UX Researcher

Philadelphia, PA, EST (GMT-5)

Open to opportunities

mvanolieska@gmail.com

About

UX researcher with a background in child development and early-stage product work. I focus on qualitative and survey-based research, insight synthesis, and translating findings into clear direction for design and product decisions. I bring strong listening skills, ethical awareness, and attention to context, constraints, and the broader user experience.

Experience

Jan 25

UX Researcher (Volunteer) at BanooMed

Remote

  • Led early-stage research planning for a women’s health platform serving immigrant and refugee communities
  • Conducted secondary research to understand the problem space, user context, and existing solutions
  • Created a primary research plan including research goals, participant criteria, interview guides, and survey considerations with attention to ethical and cultural factors
  • Supported questionnaire-based research by structuring surveys, collecting responses, and synthesizing findings into clear summaries
  • Collaborated with the founder and cross-functional team to clarify research readiness, constraints, and responsible research practices
Mar 25 – Now

UX Designer at Freelance

Remote

  • Conducted early-stage research to understand client goals, user needs, and content gaps prior to design decisions
  • Led content audits and competitive research to inform information architecture
  • Designed and iterated wireframes and prototypes based on stakeholder feedback and usability considerations
Oct 20 – Jul 25

Child Development Facilitator at Private Family Services

Philadelphia, PA

  • Observed behavior and routines to identify needs and inform environmental adjustments
  • Identified patterns over time and iterated daily structures based on outcomes
  • Worked in private home settings requiring discretion, ethical judgment, and independent decision-making

Education

Jan 25

Coursera / Google (Merit America)

Google UX Design Certificate

University of Buenos Aires

B.A. in Modern Languages in Spanish & English

Projects

Nov 25 – Dec 25

BanooHealthmvanolieska-byte.github.io/ux-case-studies/banoohealth.html

UX Research Case Study

Skills

UX Research

User interviewssurveysquestionnaire-based researchusability testingaccessibilityresearch planningpersonasaffinity diagramminginsight synthesisjourney mappingempathy mappingproblem framingcompetitive analysiscontent and experience audits

Collaboration

Stakeholder alignmentresearch documentationcross-functional collaborationpresenting insightsethical research practices

Tools

FigmaNotionGoogle WorkspaceGoogle Forms

Languages

Fluent in Spanish
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