A Multifaceted Journey

As a UX designer, my diverse background converges into a unique approach. My vocational skills bring practicality to design, while my sales and marketing experience adds insight into user behavior. Leadership from my management roles, combined with strategic thinking from entrepreneurship, guides my design decisions. Project management and procurement have taught me the value of process and efficiency. My teaching experience ensures my designs are not only functional but also tell a story and engage users.

This career is more than a job; it's a journey of continuous learning and adaptation. Each experience has shaped me into a UX designer who crafts with both mind and heart, viewing every user interaction as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

In a journey that spans from the eclectic streets of Birmingham, UK, to the lively avenues of Ho Chi Minh City, and touches the unique charm of Reykjavik, my professional path has been as diverse and dynamic as these cities themselves. This isn't just a linear career trajectory; it's a rich mosaic of experiences, each chapter building upon the last, laying a robust foundation for my venture into the world of user experience design.

• Vocational Skills My journey started with ten years of vocational work, a period where I sharpened my practical skills and cultivated a profound respect for hands-on problem-solving. This early mastery of tools and techniques set the stage for my enduring commitment to excellence and innovation.
• Sales & Marketing Moving from the hands-on realm of vocational service, I stepped into the world of sales and marketing. In this phase, I didn't just learn but excelled in the art of persuasion, the intricacies of market analysis, and the nuances of nurturing customer relationships. This period was more than a mere job; it was an invaluable opportunity to delve into understanding the human psyche, a skill that would later become crucial in creating user experiences that deeply connect on a personal level.
• Management With the expansion of my ambitions came a broadening of my professional roles. Entering the realm of commercial management, I skillfully balanced numbers, strategizing, and guiding businesses towards their goals. This phase honed my business acumen, imparting valuable lessons on striking the right balance between meeting user needs and achieving business objectives.
• Entrepreneurship Captured by the entrepreneurial spirit, I embarked on a journey as an owner-director. In this role, I experienced the convergence of vision and reality, watching as dreams materialized into tangible successes and my leadership abilities were polished. The insights gained during this time were significant, instilling in me a comprehensive understanding of building something from scratch. Armed with this rich experience, I moved to Vietnam, taking on roles in project management and procurement. This period was marked by adaptation and growth, learning about new cultures and markets, and applying a lifetime's worth of skills to fresh challenges.
• Teaching During this phase, the foundations for teaching were laid, as mentoring evolved into a natural extension of my skill set.

"Blending Diverse Experiences: My Journey as a Holistic UX Designer”