I am a research and user experience professional with a strong background in behavioral science and mixed-methods research. I have a passion for conducting online research and literature reviews and have experience in study design, data collection and analysis, and translating findings into clear reports and visual representations of data. Additionally, I have training in creating interactive prototypes based on research insights that facilitate product and service improvements. My interests include learning about human behavioral research, deep diving into research literature, reading science fiction, and playing music. :)

Marisa McNamee

I am a research and user experience professional with a strong background in behavioral science and mixed-methods research. I have a passion for conducting online research and literature reviews and have experience in study design, data collection and analysis, and translating findings into clear reports and visual representations of data. Additionally, I have training in creating interactive prototypes based on research insights that facilitate product and service improvements. My interests include learning about human behavioral research, deep diving into research literature, reading science fiction, and playing music. :)

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I am a research and user experience professional with a strong background in behavioral science and mixed-methods research. I have a passion for conducting online research and literature reviews and have experience in study design, data collection and analysis, and translating findings into clear reports and visual representations of data. Additionally, I have training in creating interactive prototypes based on research insights that facilitate product and service improvements.

My interests include learning about human behavioral research, deep diving into research literature, reading science fiction, and playing music. :)

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Work Experience

Undergraduate Research Fellow – U-A CRE at CSU Fullerton
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Planned and implemented quantitative studies on pest and pollinator populations; collected and analyzed ecological data to identify sustainability trends; documented findings and assisted with qualitative data collection in apiary.
Barista / Customer Service at Kaylani Coffee
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Prepared coffee drinks, nitrogen ice cream, and shaved ice while delivering customer service and ensuring a positive café experience.
Sales Associate at Sally Beauty Supply
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Facilitated sales and used color theory to assist customers with at-home hair treatments; maintained store inventory reports and daily employee paperwork.
Sales Associate / Shipping Manager at Romantic Boutique
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed logistics and customer relations for an e-commerce retailer; oversaw inventory and order fulfillment while operating customer service in storefront.

Education

Master of Arts in Evolutionary Anthropology at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Religious Studies minor) at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
UX/UI Research & Design Certificates at UC Irvine
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

UX/UI Research Certificate Series (Interface, Visual, Web Design, Design Thinking)
January 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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