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Yeshara Pryor

Yeshara Pryor

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

I am a detail-oriented UX/UI designer with diversified architectural drafting and design abilities and strong communication skills. A practitioner of user research with the ability to anticipate needs, actively listen, and create impactful solutions in fast-paced settings. 

Currently I am a Resource Librarian & Vendor Information Specialist, a materials and design product consultant, for Spec Simple. Projects range from building our website, administration projects as well as maintaining & organizing physical libraries for interior designers.

I served as an Architectural Intern, & In-House Custom Closet Design Intern at West Chin Architects where I efficiently managed and aided in schematic design development, construction drawings, CAD drafting, graphic design, while quickly learning specialized in-house closet 2D & 3D design programs and systems.


Employment 

Spec Simple Inc., Philadelphia, PA, US, Interiors Material Resource Librarian - Remote

Materials and Design Product Consultant who supports architectural & interior design firms across the east coast. Day to day includes providing product information to architects, designers, facility managers and furniture professionals at our clients' offices and on-line. Continued learning of the world of Architecture with product training of materials and an emphasis on sustainability. Meet with industry representatives, organize and refile library materials, & set up bi-weekly trade shows for designers.

Jan 2023 - current
 

Freelance, New York, NY, US, UX/ UI Design

Conducting user research, interviews, surveys and using research information to create customer journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes. Take a user-centered design approach & rapidly test and iterate designs that drives business metrics. Developing and maintaining detailed information architecture and design specifications.

May 2021 - Nov 2022
 

WCA - West Chin Architects & Interior Designers, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern, In-House Custom Closet Designer - Hybrid Remote

WCA is a full-service, multi-tiered architecture firm specializing in high-end interior design and home furnishings. Daily tasks included utilizing company specific in-house design software for custom interior closets, and millwork. Revised exterior & interior townhouse renovation constructing blueprints, schematic designs, & site surveys for clients. Redesign drawings according to markups and specifications, translate and convert hand drawings and sketches into CAD systems & finalizing presentation boards.

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
 

Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, New York, NY, US, Programs and Administrative Intern - Hybrid Remote

An advocate for landmark, zoning protections, alterations to landmarked & historic sites throughout Greenwich Village. Drafted emails, website copy, and proofread all publications for the Director of Programming and the executive team. Design work & materials creation of infographics and spreadsheets about monthly programming, and event coordination. Assisted director with nonprofit fundraising, advocacy projects, public outreach and educational public programs.

Jun 2018 - Dec 2019
 

WeWork, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern - On Site

A provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, headquartered in New York City. Responsibilities include being software trained for team collaborations to ensure the continuation of best practices, & cohesive workflow. Liaise with architects and engineers and create detailed designs with computer-aided design. Assisting clients for architectural managers in creating project proposals, as well as proper time management.

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
 

The Fractal Group, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern - On Site

A team member helping with research for projects from beginning until the developmental design stage.

Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
 

Griffin Architects, PC, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern - On Site

Aiding with drafting of plans and construction drawings, schematic design, site surveys with additional education in New York city building codes and regulations.

Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
 

AIA - Brooklyn Chapter, Brooklyn, NY, US, Coordinating Assistant - On Site

Assisted committees with tasks including managing a calendar of events, coordinating with the executive committee, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the chapter president and executive officers.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
 

Education 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2014 - current
 

General Assembly, New York, NY, US, UX/ UI Design

Conduct user research, interviews, surveys and using research information to create customer journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes. Taking a user-centered design approach & rapidly test and iterate designs that drives business metrics. Developing and maintaining detailed information architecture and design specifications.

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
 

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