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Mars Anderson

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Aspiring UX/UI Designer leveraging a decade of customer service expertise and three years of technical support experience to contribute to Product Development. Proficient in Figma, adept at conducting comprehensive user research, and skilled in crafting digital wireframes. Recognized for automating over 1,000 tasks through Zapier, resulting in a daily reduction of more than 8 hours in manual data management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Analyst

Oaksterdam University
02.2023 - Current
  • Monitor, track, and assess the utilization of data collection systems to facilitate meaningful systems development, implementation, and reporting.
  • Implemented systems automation to efficiently manage and enhance data collection, participant profiles, and reporting requisites.
  • Offer process enhancements and strategic suggestions while considering UX constraints.
  • Maintain high service standards by overseeing quality control.

Product Support Specialist

Oaksterdam University
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Pioneered support standards and operational procedures, refining processes with technical documentation, visual guides, customer journeys, SOPs, and streamlined workflows.
  • Expanded and sustained current academic partnerships, driving a surge of over 200 student registrations for installment and ISA contracts.
  • Revamped automation and workflows to efficiently gather crucial data and pain points for front-end admissions processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in ticketing system, fostering cross-functional collaboration with product and operations teams.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Sociology And Anthropology

Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
2019

Skills

  • CX Strategies
  • Automation
  • Usability Testing Methods
  • Qualitative Research
  • Process Improvement
  • Figma
  • Zendesk
  • Zapier
  • Asana

Volunteer Experience

Audience Insights & Research 

The Field Museum | 2019 - 2020 


Utilized Topic Testing and Card Sorting methods to collect and evaluate data for designing the information architecture of the Wild Color Exhibit. Systematically engaged visitors for survey participation, adhering to research guidelines, and documented observational data.

Certification

2021-2022

CareerFoundry

UX Immersion Program with UI Specialization


LinkedIn

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Timeline

Operations Analyst

Oaksterdam University
02.2023 - Current

Product Support Specialist

Oaksterdam University
08.2021 - 02.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Sociology And Anthropology

Harold Washington College
Mars Anderson