Dorien Rodriguez
LinkedIn Profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dori-rodriguez-a8bb901b6/

Miami, FL | 786-556-3952 | dori.rodriguez.jobs@gmail.com

I am a UI/UX Researcher and Designer with a background in technical recruiting, community building, and event design. I bring a unique blend of skills in user-centered design, qualitative research, and strategic thinking, shaped by my experience in organizing community events, analyzing user needs, and creating engaging digital experiences. My expertise in crafting meaningful user experiences is complemented by a deep commitment to fostering inclusive, diverse spaces through thoughtful design. I am now seeking to leverage my strong research and design foundation to create user-centric solutions that inspire and innovate.

Work Experience:

  • CardinalTalent

    Technical Recruiter & Head of Talent Acquisition March 2022 – Present | Remote

  • ●  UX/UI Focus: Enhanced recruitment portals and collaborated with product teams to improve candidate experience through user-friendly application flows and effective design solutions.

  • ●  Led end-to-end recruiting processes, identifying candidate pain points and implementing user-centric approaches to optimize the overall experience.

  • ●  Designed and executed business development strategies, using data and user feedback to inform improvements in recruitment and client engagement platforms.

  • ●  Full Cycle Recruitment

    Soiree Mia LLC

Community-Based Artist & Event Designer September 2022 – Present | Miami, FL

  • ●  Developed immersive experiences through user-centered event design, ensuring that space layouts, sound design, and visuals fostered connections among diverse communities.

  • ●  UX Approach: Applied user research methodologies to gather feedback from attendees, refining programming, venue layouts, and interactive installations based on insights.

  • ●  Utilized design principles to create compelling flyers, social media graphics, and interactive art installations that visually engaged audiences.

  • ●  Designed tailored event floor plans, optimizing user flow and enhancing interpersonal interactions through thoughtful spatial design.

    Stanford University, BEAM Career Services

    Career Catalyst Professional
    October 2019 – December 2021     | Stanford, CA

  • ●  Developed and managed career events, leveraging user feedback to enhance event structure and content delivery.

  • ●  Utilized visual design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create digital content, ensuring intuitive and accessible interfaces for event marketing materials.

  • ●  Conducted user interviews and stakeholder analysis to identify participant needs, translating insights into actionable design improvements.

    Fellowship Experience:

    ●  Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship

    • ○  Explored the environmental racism perpetuated by fast fashion through river

      pollution and exploitative labor practices.

      ○  Apprenticed with local seamstresses to help develop their skills in garment

      construction and sewing.

    ●  Arts + Justice Cohort

    • ○  Conducted interviews with QTPOC to understand their experiences with fashion and clothing.

      ○  Designed and created a one-of-a-kind gender-affirming garment for a QTPOC in the community.

    ●  Fashion X & Data Fashion Fellowship

    Learned to transform interview data into analyzable formats using NVIVO for thematic analysis, with a focus on need-finding and oral history interviews.

● Habibie Center - Indonesia - FSI Global Policy Fellow (October 2018 - January 2019)

○  Researched the history of textiles and fashion from pre-colonial times to global capitalism.

○  Tracked dialogues and trends in preparation for the Indonesian Presidential Election.

2019 Senegalese Presidential Election - Jane Stanford Global Fellow

●  Leveraged skills in graphic design, digital art, and illustration to create custom infographics and characters that were more inclusive and representative of the Senegalese people than the existing illustrations available on the sites.

●  Assisted in content creation and communication with USAID, producing professional newsletters, infographics, images, and videos.

●  Created a short documentary that highlighted the role of youth in the 2019 Senegalese Presidential Election.

Education