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Hello, my name is Alyssa and I am a video editor and a photographer. As a video editor I have experience creating engaging and polished visual packages for many different clients, including Adobe, Google Cloud, Cisco, Anthropic, RH and Patreon. I have done narrative, documentary and commercial work and have spent most of my career assistant editing for marketing agencies, by which I have learned every aspect of the post-production process, from media management to final delivery. In addition to video editing, I have experience with color correction, motion graphics and social media marketing. As a freelance photographer I run my own photography business. I am a photo editor, sell my work at art fairs, and I am currently building my portrait portfolio. I am interested in hiring clients for portraits, lifestyle and product photography. I shoot digital and 35mm film. I'd love to work with you!

I build in Wix & Studio, including site redesigns and migrations. I create persuasive landing pages and high-functionality sites. I will: ✅ plan user experience, design landing pages, and build lead generators ✅ write copy, calls to action, and blog posts ✅ implement a personalized SEO strategy for your audience and goals ✅ provide video tutorials to help you manage your website on your own I respond to 100% of job invitations.

OVERVIEW Many teams know something isn't working in their product — but they're missing either the evidence to explain why or the design solution to fix it. That's where I come in. I'm a Senior UX Design & Research Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping product teams move from ambiguous problems to confident, evidence-based decisions and shipped design solutions. I work across the full spectrum — quantitative and qualitative research through end-to-end product design in Figma — so you get one senior partner who can diagnose the problem and design the fix, rather than handing off insights for someone else to interpret. What I help clients with: End-to-end UX/UI design: user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI, prototyping, developer handoff Design systems and scalable Figma component libraries Quantitative UX research: task success, completion rates, error analysis, survey design Usability testing (moderated & unmoderated), tree testing, card sorting Research synthesis and insight storytelling with prioritized, actionable recommendations AI-powered product design: designing AI-driven features (copilots, intelligent search, conversational interfaces) and using AI tools to accelerate research synthesis and design exploration — without sacrificing rigor How I work: I typically start with quantitative signals — analytics, survey data, task metrics — to spot patterns, then layer in qualitative research to understand the "why" behind user behavior. Every recommendation is grounded in evidence, not opinion. I've led research and design initiatives for organizations including Berry Appleman & Leiden, Visa, Silicon Valley Bank, MetLife, Teladoc Health, Caterpillar, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — working closely with product, design, engineering, data science, and compliance teams in complex, regulated environments. Whom I work best with: SaaS and digital product teams FinTech, health-tech, and other regulated industries Startups preparing to scale Teams building AI-powered features who need both research rigor and design execution Teams that need clear, defensible UX work — not just opinions If you need research and design that drives decisions, not just decks, I'd be happy to help.

I am an experienced marketer & content creator located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have decades of experience as a marketing professional, primarily in consumer marketing roles for a wide variety of business categories, including financial, real estate, automotive, entertainment, and consumer technology. I am also a skilled and experienced professional writer, photographer, and drone pilot. I am currently specializing in the wine & hospitality industries, with referencable clients for each. I know markets. I know business. I understand messaging strategy and how to execute it. If you need an overarching content strategy, or just one piece of content, I can help you. I am a creative pro who learns fast, works hard, and keeps the overhead low.

As a social media manager and designer, I specialize in creating strategies that amplify brand presence and engage audiences. With expertise in content creation, community engagement, and analytics, I craft compelling social media campaigns that drive results. Proficient in graphic design and video production, I ensure all content is visually appealing and brand-consistent. My work has significantly increased brand visibility and engagement, earning industry recognition for innovative design and successful campaigns. As a dedicated professional specializing in scheduling and assistance, I excel in managing complex calendars, coordinating appointments, and ensuring smooth daily operations. My attention to detail and strong organizational skills enable me to efficiently handle multiple tasks, from arranging meetings and travel plans to providing comprehensive administrative support. With a focus on enhancing productivity and streamlining processes, I am committed to supporting teams and executives to achieve their goals.

Photography is my true passion and I'm constantly chasing the perfect image. I am a commercial photographer based in San Francisco with over 25 years of shooting experience. I am currently represented by OMA Creative (omacreative.com) I am always striving to find the perfect balance of creativity and technical success. My greatest strength is working conceptually with an all star production crew. I thrive on delivering impactful images that make people say "damn, that's so cool!" My focus is in product, still life, and portraiture. Here is a short list of clients I've had the pleasure of working with: Harley-Davidson Inarcart Under Amour The North Face Hidden Valley Ranch Old Navy Reebok 19 Crimes Wine Silver Oak Winery Levi's Walmart WIRED Clorox Coyuchi Ariat International Curology Google Upwork