01 SKILLS
MY PROFESSIONAL UX RESEARCH TOOLBOX
I'm
Mary
(Bungum)
Bloodworth
UX Research&
Design
MB
I have always been a curious, analytical thinker. I started my career as a successful business development professional. However, there was always a tickle in the back of my mind while I worked- how could the product, service, and process I'd been working with be optimized for the user? The day I crossed paths with the field of User Experience was the day my professional aspirations changed course. I completed my Masters in Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University in August 2017. However, that tickle in my mind hasn't left- how can I apply what I have learned about technology design to new and exciting projects? I have a strong grasp of the human-centered design process and have practiced user experience research in both industry and academic contexts. Along with my strong user experience research skill set, I also am proficient in professional and technical writing and have authored several peer-reviewed publications. I thrive in dynamic teams and posses strong organizational skills that have led to consistent leadership and mentoring roles. I am enthusiastic team player and clear communicator that is also well versed in public speaking. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or interest in my academic publications or professional portfolio samples!
02 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
Please feel free to walk through a small selection of my recent work showcasing my UX research & UX design skill set.
03 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
St. Mary of the Woods College- 2010
Bachelor of Science: Equine Business Management
Minor: Equine Science
GPA: 3.91/4.0
Summa Cum Laude
January 2016 - August 2017
Office Manager
Account and budget management- Quickbooks Enterprise
Manage customer billing and vendor relations
Generate sales and business reports
July 2015 - December 2015
Business Development
Gained partnerships with national tourist attractions- Skydeck Chicago
Designed and implemented company-wide referral program
Assigned to revamp and format sales division presentation materials
September 2013 - April 2014
Staffing Consultant
Business development and personnel recruiting- Manufacturing and Logistics
Completed Randstad University Training certifications
In first 10 weeks- Prospected and qualified 150 customers
Landed 2 new clients while still in Randstad University Training
May 2018- August 2018
UX Research (Contract)
Directed, scoped, and presented a UX Discovery Research Project
Moderation of qualitative research interviews
Creation of interview moderation guides and protocol
Observations and note-taking on qualitative studies- Validately
Unmoderated usability test development and creation- UserZoom
Screener development and creation
Participant recruitment- Respondent
May 2016- August 2016
UX Research Associate- Intern
Moderation of qualitative research interviews
Observations and note-taking on qualitative studies
Optimal Workshop- Reframer
Experience cutting, editing, and creating qualitative research videos
Experience with Tobii eye tracking technology
Survey development and creation
Participant recruitment
May 2014 - July 2015
Field Sales Representative
Sales, fitting, and service of fine French saddles for horse and rider
Top Producer, Volume and Margin, May Training Class 2014
140% Increase in new sponsorship contracts since new territory launch
Chosen to mentor and train new hires, 2015
CONTACT
I'm impossibly friendly, I promise! Feel free to contact me via the pretty purple contact box or at mbungum88@gmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from you!