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Armando Allasia

Armando Allasia

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Accomplished creative designer with front-end development experience supporting engagement with customers. Practiced expert in media, design, communication and frameworks. Passionate about implementing scalable solutions. Efficient problem solver with skills in teamwork and delivering projects on time.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UX/UI Designer

Freelacer
09.2022 - Current
  • Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
  • Converted abstract ideas and requirements into user personas and storyboards.
  • Conducted live user testing of components and functionality to evaluate effectiveness of designs and enhancements.
  • Worked with design teams, project managers and business analysts to create intuitive and easy-to-use software.
  • Devised site maps and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies and end-user feedback.
  • Operated in global development environment, working across multiple time zones and cultures.
  • Designed elevated and brand-right creative to achieve marketing and merchant objectives.
  • Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.
  • Collaborated with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
  • Recommended design changes and iterative updates to IT manager.

Poker Room Shift Manager

MGM Springfield
03.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated staff schedules, rotations and breaks.
  • Addressed customer behavior or complaints head-on to maintain smooth and professional operations.
  • Interpreted and enforced rules for gameplay and betting limits.
  • Maintained customer loyalty to casino with expert and immediate handling of complaints.
  • Checked on staff regularly and adjusted workflows, assignments and schedules to stay ahead of expected demand.
  • Monitored gaming operations continuously to check on dealers and players.
  • Helped market casino to target groups to bring in business and sustain continued profits.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new gambling floor workers.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Myself
09.2008 - Current
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Used the ADOBE suite to create images and layouts.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.

Table Games Supervisor

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Interacted with guests to promote positive atmosphere by greeting with friendly tone and wishing good luck.
  • Watched closely to catch errors and notified surveillance of irregularities.
  • Trained employees in procedures, compliance standards and strategies for accomplishing objectives.
  • Monitored chips purchases, table inventories and player win ratios.
  • Met coverage demands by moving dealers around and reorganizing strategies based on current needs.

Poker Room Shift Manager

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
02.2017 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated staff schedules, rotations and breaks.
  • Addressed customer behavior or complaints head-on to maintain smooth and professional operations.
  • Interpreted and enforced rules for gameplay and betting limits.
  • Maintained customer loyalty to casino with expert and immediate handling of complaints.
  • Checked on staff regularly and adjusted workflows, assignments and schedules to stay ahead of expected demand.
  • Monitored gaming operations continuously to check on dealers and players.
  • Helped market casino to target groups to bring in business and sustain continued profits.
  • Oversaw money banks for tables and coordinated paperwork for transfers.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new gambling floor workers.
  • Monitored expenses, budgets and accounts to identify discrepancies.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

UX Designer Certificate - UX Design

Coursera
Web
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Academy of Fine Arts
Frosinone, IT
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Computer Institute of Technology
Isola Del Liri, IT
07.2003

Skills

  • Usability and Accessibility
  • UX Architecture
  • User Experience Testing
  • Wireframing and Prototype Design
  • User research
  • Information architecture
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Responsive design
  • Interaction design
  • Figma proficiency
  • User-centered design
  • Wireframing

Certification

  • UX/UI design, Coursera - Certificate

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

UX/UI Designer

Freelacer
09.2022 - Current

Poker Room Shift Manager

MGM Springfield
03.2022 - Current

Table Games Supervisor

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
01.2021 - 01.2022

Poker Room Shift Manager

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
02.2017 - 04.2020

Freelance Graphic Designer

Myself
09.2008 - Current

UX Designer Certificate - UX Design

Coursera

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Academy of Fine Arts

High School Diploma -

Computer Institute of Technology

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