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Senior Product Designer
July 22 - now
WORK EXPERIENCE
CreateFlo.
Led product design, shaping the entire user experience.
Collaborated with the founder to choose effective design concepts.
Defined key features based on problem-solving effectiveness.
Designed wireframes for structural visualization.
Developed and tested prototypes for concept validation.
Created a detailed user flow and UI design.
Prepared clear design specifications for the development phase.
UX Generalist, Brand Manager
-
May 20 - July 22
Kelsey Leslie Design
Designed and built company website and wholesale furniture application.
Worked with Wireframes and Storyboards, then transferred to Figma and Framer
UX Generalist, Brand Manager
-
May 19 - May 20
National
Designed and built the company website (Webflow).
Designed all digital and print content including logo, letterhead templates, and document headings (Adobe).
Developed company brand with user research and market analysis.
Project Manager, Web Designer
-
May 18 - Oct 19
Eastwood Development
Designed and facilitated the design process for all aspects of community planning, including infrastructure, elevation, and community planning.
Scheduled and managed all city permits.
Managed executive design approval meetings that determined all design details for the community.
Graphic Design Intern
-
Aug 05 - May 07
Arizona State University
Created a marketing brand and identity on social media. Created an
expansion plan and operations workflow, succeeded with a gain of over
400k new followers throughout a variety of platforms.
Sr Home Lending Advisor
Oct 21 - Current
-
Chase
VA Lending Certified • Led a team of 12 bankers, using servant leadership and scrum methodology to drive individual growth. Managed sales at Chase Mega Branch, ranked 7th nationally for lending volume. • Facilitated connections between mortgage clients and financial advisors, generating $34M in new assets under management in under a year.
Sr. Wealth Management Lending Advisor
Oct 17 - Oct 21
-
Bank of America / Merrill Lynch
Analyzed complex financial data and provided financial alternatives and solutions.
Provided individual client solutions that resulted in retaining 22 million in assets with the firm.
Demonstrated success in prospecting, lead generation, closing business, and consistently meeting/exceeding production goals.
Established a network of referral business including real estate, finance professionals, and other centers of influence.
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I'm confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
Jeremy Schuman
@JeremySchumann
"Chris has a natural talent for UX/UI design and transforming complex challenges into smooth, user-friendly experiences. He’s sharp with an incredible attention to detail and commitment to simplifying users’s experiences that would make him an incredible asset for any product or design team.”
Lead, Global Marketing, Strategy & Creative
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
Senior Product Designer
July 22 - now
Senior Product Designer
July 22 - now
Arizona State University
University of California, Irvine
Graphic Designer
Certifications -
User Experiance Design Thinking
Interface Design
Visual Design
Web Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
CreateFlo.
Led product design, shaping the entire user experience.
Collaborated with the founder to choose effective design concepts.
Defined key features based on problem-solving effectiveness.
Designed wireframes for structural visualization.
Developed and tested prototypes for concept validation.
Created a detailed user flow and UI design.
Prepared clear design specifications for the development phase.
UX Generalist, Brand Manager
-
May 20 - July 22
Kelsey Leslie Design
Designed and built company website and wholesale furniture application.
Worked with Wireframes and Storyboards, then transferred to Figma and Framer
UX Generalist, Brand Manager
-
May 19 - May 20
National
Designed and built the company website (Webflow).
Designed all digital and print content including logo, letterhead templates, and document headings (Adobe).
Developed company brand with user research and market analysis.
Project Manager, Web Designer
-
May 18 - Oct 19
Eastwood Development
Designed and facilitated the design process for all aspects of community planning, including infrastructure, elevation, and community planning.
Scheduled and managed all city permits.
Managed executive design approval meetings that determined all design details for the community.
Graphic Design Intern
-
Aug 05 - May 07
Arizona State University
Created a marketing brand and identity on social media. Created an expansion plan and operations workflow, succeeded with a gain of over 400k new
followers throughout a variety of platforms.
Sr Home Lending Advisor
Oct 21 - Current
-
Chase
VA Lending Certified • Led a team of 12 bankers, using servant leadership and scrum methodology to drive individual growth. • Managed sales at Chase Mega Branch, ranked 7th nationally for lending volume. Facilitated connections between mortgage clients and financial advisors, generating $34M in new assets under management in under a year.
Sr. Lending Advisor
- Oct 21 - Current
Bank of America / Merrill Lynch
Analyzed complex financial data and provided financial alternatives and solutions.
Provided individual client solutions that resulted in retaining 22 million in assets with the firm.
Demonstrated success in prospecting, lead generation, closing business, and consistently meeting/exceeding production goals.
Established a network of referral business including real estate, finance professionals, and other centers of influence.
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I'm confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
Jeremy Schuman
@JeremySchumann
"Chris has a natural talent for UX/UI design and transforming complex challenges into smooth, user-friendly experiences. He’s sharp with an incredible attention to detail and commitment to simplifying users’s experiences that would make him an incredible asset for any product or design team.”
Lead, Global Marketing, Strategy & Creative
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
Jeremy Schuman
@JeremySchumann
"Chris has a natural talent for UX/UI design and transforming complex challenges into smooth, user-friendly experiences. He’s sharp with an incredible attention to detail and commitment to simplifying users’s experiences that would make him an incredible asset for any product or design team.”
Lead, Global Marketing, Strategy & Creative
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I'm confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
Jeremy Schuman
@JeremySchumann
"Chris has a natural talent for UX/UI design and transforming complex challenges into smooth, user-friendly experiences. He’s sharp with an incredible attention to detail and commitment to simplifying users’s experiences that would make him an incredible asset for any product or design team.”
Lead, Global Marketing, Strategy & Creative
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
Kelsey Leslie
@kelseylesliedesigns
"Chris Pasanella is an exceptionally skilled UX designer and web developer, with a rare talent for turning visions into real, working solutions. He tackled all the challenges that came up when creating my website and app, always finding smart ways to fix problems without going over budget. Hiring Chris for your project is a step towards high-quality, professional results without the hassle."Senior Interior Designer, Lennar Homes
Owner of Kelsey Leslie Design
Nick Pond
@nickthepond
"Chris expertise and management in the design and prototyping phase were pivotal in bringing the vision of freetime app to life. His adeptness in overseeing the journey from initial design to preparing it for development demonstrated a blend of creativity and technical precision that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any intricate design and development endeavor; his proficiency ensures not just delivery, but excellence."
Founder, freetime.
Brent Douglas
@BDouglas
"Chris delivered a fantastic website quickly and within budget. Its design is great and user-friendly. I highly recommend Chris for any web design and build projects."
President of National Shotcrete
Ryan Davidson
@ryancdavidson
"Chris you were among the strongest students I've ever taught. I confident you'll end up on your feet somewhere doing what you want to do."
Associate Director, Product at Dreamhaven
Professor of UX Design, UCI
DESIGN SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Front End Product Design
User Research & Testing
User & Task Flows
Storyboarding & Wireframing
Prototyping
Web Design
Branding & Identity
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Design Hiring and Development
Team Culture Leader
Mentor, Educator
TOOLS
Figma, Sketch, Framer, Keynote,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Visual Studio Code,
Optimizley,
Qualaroo, Typeform,
Usertesting.com
HTML/CSS/SASS/BEM
Unity, Blender
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Webflow
Design Theory - BA
University of California, Irvine
Certifications -
User Experience Design Thinking
Interface Design
Visual Design
CreateFlo.
Senior Product Designer - July 22 - now
Led product design, shaping the entire user experience.
Collaborated with the founder to choose effective design concepts.
Defined key features based on problem-solving effectiveness.
Designed wireframes for structural visualization.
Developed and tested prototypes for concept validation.
Created a detailed user flow and UI design.
Prepared clear design specifications for the development phase.
Kelsey Leslie Design
UX Generalist, Brand Manage - May 20 - July 22
Designed and built company website and wholesale furniture application.
Worked with Wireframes and Storyboards, then transferred to Figma and Framer
National Shotcrete
UX Generalist, Brand Manager - May 19 - May 20
Designed and built the company website (Webflow).
Designed all digital and print content including logo, letterhead templates, and document headings (Adobe).
Developed company brand with user research and market analysis.
Eastwood Development
Project Manager, Web Designer - May 18 - Oct 19
Designed and facilitated the design process for all aspects of community planning, including infrastructure, elevation, and community planning.
Scheduled and managed all city permits.
Managed executive design approval meetings that determined all design details for the community.
Arizona State University
Graphic Design Intern - Aug 05 - May 07
Created a marketing brand and identity on social media. Created an
expansion plan and operations workflow, succeeded with a gain of over
400k new followers throughout a variety of platforms.
Chase
Sr. Home Lending Advisor - Oct 21 - Current
VA Lending Certified • Led a team of 12 bankers, using servant leadership and scrum methodology to drive individual growth. • Managed sales at Chase Mega Branch, ranked 7th nationally for lending volume. • Facilitated connections between mortgage clients and financial advisors, generating $34M in new assets under management in under a year.
Bank of America / Merrill Lynch
Sr. Wealth Management Lending Advisor - Oct 17 - Oct 21
Analyzed complex financial data and provided financial alternatives and solutions.
Provided individual client solutions that resulted in retaining 22 million in assets with the firm.
Demonstrated success in prospecting, lead generation, closing business, and consistently meeting/exceeding production goals.
Established a network of referral business including real estate, finance professionals, and other centers of influence.
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