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• 10+ years of UX Research experience, qualitative and quantitative methodologies (mixed methods). • Former Full-Time Senior UX Researcher at Meta, Siemens, Vivid Seats, Amazon, Time Warner Cable & Microsoft. • End-to-end: stakeholder elicitation, research design/planning, test design, discussion guides, mod guides, scripts, facilitation (moderating or interviewing), qualitative coding, data analysis, reporting and implementation. • Clinical grade UXR processes: former UX researcher for life-or-death mobile app/GUI validation studies; helping millions of patient and doctors use interfaces for dosing and injection protocols. • Recognized Industry Expert: UserTesting's, Insights Unlocked: Season 3, Episode 109 (re-cited in User Weekly) --- Attitudinal/Behavioral and Qual/Quant Methods: Interviews Moderated/Unmoderated Usability Test (In-Person & Remote) Concept Testing Multivariate & A/B Testing Competitive Analysis Heuristic Evaluation / Site Audit Card-sorting & Tree Tests 1st Click Tests 5-second Tests Ethnography Contextual Inquiry Diary Studies Focus Groups Click Stream Analysis Log Analysis Surveys Meta-Analysis --- ADVANCED APPROACHES: Sequential Exploratory/Explanatory Concurrent Exploratory/Explanatory --- Key Tools: UserTesting • Optimal Workshop • UserBrain • Userlytics • Dovetail • Qualtrics • Respondent[.]io --- Industries: SaaS, PaaS, Healthcare (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals), Finance and FinTech, Retail and E-commerce, Automotive and Transportation (including Aerospace), HR Tech (Human Resources), Education and E-Learning (Ed Tech), Media & Entertainment (Social Media), Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods and Services, and EdTech --- Products and Experiences : AI/ML Interfaces, Data Viz Interfaces, Enterprise Healthcare Systems, Pharma Interfaces, Healthcare Tools (Injection systems, IFUs, Sensors, Patches and Wearables, Medical Packaging), Check-out Funnels, Landing Pages, Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs), Skincare and Beauty Product Pages, Faucet & Decor Pages, Design & Dev Tool Interfaces, Bill of Materials, Engineering Systems, Remote and Mobile Automotive Interfaces, Chrome Plug-ins, Browser and Internet Windows, IT Chat Systems, Administrative Filing Systems, Account Setup Flows, EdTech Classroom and MooC Epics, Banking Flows, Airline Systems) --- Personas: Doctors, Patients, Nurses, Credit Card Consumers, Mobile Smartphone Account Holders, First-Time Contract Owners, Parents, Teens, Employees, Job Candidates, Jobseekers, Engineers, Developers, Machine Learning Scientists, AI Scientists, Information Workers, Knowledge Workers, Environmental Scientists, LLM Chat Users, Social Media Users, Shoppers, Events Attendees, Drivers and Car Owners, Multiple Screen Users, Young Adults (under 18), Streaming Platform Users, Tax & Accounting Software, Small Investment Apps, Dat Visualization Dashboard Analysts, Above the Wing and Below the Wing Airplane Personnel, ChatBot Users, Prompt Engineering, Wealth and Investment Managers, General Population / Mass Consumer and other various Technical Professions --- Qualitative Training: Summa Cum Laude Polymath/Political Science Graduate: Formal Mixed Methods Social Science Training in Psychology, Sociology, & Anthropology Quantitative Training: • PhD Level Predictive Analytics (ex: OLS Regression) via University of Illinois at Chicago • Advanced Data Analysis with Machine Learning & Python via University of Michigan

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Hi there! I am a passionate and creative Freelancer with a focus in video editing, social media management, and content creation. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional photographer, and 3 years of experience as a social media manager and creative assistant. I would love to help your business and brand not only succeed, but thrive while offering my various essential skills: - Video Editing (creating engaging short clips from long form videos, general video editing needs, with a proficiency in complex video editing software like Adobe Premiere and Da Vinci Resolve) - Social Media Management (creating and editing content, scheduled posting, organizing content schedules, replying to comments, UGC, creating captions and hashtags to optimize SEO, etc.) - Awareness of social media trends with a proven ability to apply them to a brand's target audience to increase engagement. I would love to connect with you to discuss how we could create impactful content that resonates with your audience and encourages engagement!

Good morning/afternoon/evening, Upwork clients! I have had the pleasure of being on Upwork since 2014. Want to work together? Here are my rates. HOURLY EDITING JOBS: $40 per hour to proofread (egregious errors only) (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $45 per hour for medium-level copyedit using AP Style, proofread (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $50 per hour for substantive editing, meticulous copyedit using AP style, fact-checking, rewrites as necessary (any level of writing, including beginners) WRITING PRICING BREAKDOWN: $40 per hour for minimal research, mandatory byline, general articles $50 per hour for investigative research articles, fact-checking, editing, mandatory byline ------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT SHAMONTIEL: I am a full-time freelancer with 21 years of journalism experience and editing experience (mainly AP Style), 24 years of administrative experience, 18 years of digital editing experience (including law firms and newsrooms), seven years in mid-level management roles in publishing, 27 years of social media experience, and completed approximately 258 interviews. Everyday tasks for me currently include editing (AP Style), fact-checking news copy, using project management software and Google Workspace, and keeping tabs on SEO trends. Outside of the financial and publishing industry, my volunteer leadership projects included being a two-year condo board president and treasurer, a five-time Toastmasters officer, and a yearlong host of a storytelling club. Ideal Client: My CliftonStrengths results are Achiever, Command, Executor and Influencer, meaning I excel in leadership positions with minimal supervision. I thrive in virtual work environments with clients who communicate well, give constructive feedback and encourage a work-life balance. My long-term clients are also quite fond of Upwork Messenger, Slack, Asana, Loom, Google Meet and DialPad. Does that describe you? I'd love to hear from you then.

Hello! I’m a versatile UX researcher, writer, and clinical research professional who helps businesses and organizations create experiences and content that truly connect with people. With a background in psychology and five years of clinical research leadership, I blend analytical rigor with creativity to deliver work that is both evidence-based and engaging. Whether you need UX research and writing, clinical research support, or specialized medical and content writing, I bring a deep understanding of human behavior, scientific methodology, and clear communication to every project. What I Offer UX Research & UX Writing → User interviews, usability testing, surveys, personas, journey mapping, and crafting user-centered copy. Clinical & Medical Writing → Protocols, literature reviews, research summaries, patient education, and proofreading for accuracy. Content Writing → Travel, lifestyle, and cultural content that is engaging, accurate, and tailored to your audience. Strengths Evidence-Based Approach: Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods (interviews, surveys, data analysis with SPSS/Excel). User & Reader Empathy: Psychology degree + research expertise = content and experiences that resonate on both rational and emotional levels. Clear Communication: Adept at distilling complex research findings into accessible, actionable insights and compelling narratives. Cross-Cultural Perspective: Extensive travel and research across The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East informs my ability to create culturally aware, engaging content. If you’re looking for a professional who can combine research-driven insights with engaging writing, I’d love to help. Let’s collaborate to bring clarity, connection, and impact to your next project.