gio montoya

Developed and delivered engaging virtual training programs on UX/UI design principles and tools. Mentored learners through one-on-one coaching and group projects, fostering a collaborative environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement effective training strategies, leveraging industry best practices.

Developed and delivered engaging and interactive virtual training programs on UX/UI design principles and tools. Mentored learners through one-on-one coaching and group projects, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective training strategies.

Championed user-centered design principles and led user research frameworks to deeply understand user needs. Translated insights into intuitive digital experiences and collaborated closely with developers to convert Figma designs into responsive applications. Communicated design rationale and strategic recommendations to stakeholders, driving product innovation and agile backlog prioritization.

Responsible for drafting and designing layouts for National Geographic TV content. Also designed layouts for the National Geographic online store. Contributed visual design expertise to both broadcast and e-commerce platforms.

Drafted and designed layouts for the NATGEO TV and online store. Applied visual design principles to create compelling layouts. Supported the visual needs of both broadcast and e-commerce platforms.

Worked in an interdisciplinary group focused on producing videotaping and designing layouts for interactive presentations. Executed layouts for digital products, including public kiosks. Collaborated within the team on various multimedia projects.

Worked in an interdisciplinary group to produce videotaping, designing, and executing layouts for interactive presentations and digital products like public kiosks. Collaborated within a team environment to deliver project requirements. Applied design principles to create engaging interactive experiences.

Worked with the Human Factors and Industrial Design Departments on designing and developing interactive devices. Focused on mobile device prototyping and design, utilizing tools such as Flash Action Script and the Adobe Suite. Applied coding skills in the design and development process.

Worked with Human Factors and Industrial Design Departments designing and developing interactive devices. Focused on mobile device prototyping and design using different tools such as Flash Action Script and Adobe Suite. Utilized coding skills in the design process.

Developed and delivered engaging and effective one-on-one and group training sessions on graphic and motion design for Apple corporate clients. Designed and developed comprehensive training materials, including instructional videos and interactive exercises. Mentored and coached learners to help them develop their skills and achieve their learning goals.

Researched, sketched, and ideated visual language for implementation in internal Apple Apps. Contributed visual design ideas that were adopted as the visual language for new hires' training materials. Explored and designed solutions by sketching ideas to develop a design system for logical consistency across devices.

Researched, sketched, and ideated visual language to implement in internal Apple Apps. Contributed visual design ideas that were implemented as a visual language in the digital version of new hires' training. Developed a design system through sketching and exploration solutions to maintain a logical consistency across multimodal artifacts.

Served as an online instructor, conducting live sessions, managing forums, and assessing students for associate's and bachelor's degrees. Taught 4-week online design courses covering 2D Animation, Web Design, UX/UI, and Color Theory. Organized weekly virtual meetings with fellow professors to enhance grading and course strategies.

Served as an online instructor, conducting live sessions, managing forums, and assessing students. Taught 4-week design courses in 2D Animation, Web Design, UX/UI, and Color Theory for associate’s and bachelor’s students. Organized weekly virtual meetings with professors to improve grading and course strategies.

Developed diverse digital products including websites, apps, and instructional material from scratch for the University. Iterated for product improvement through various deliverables and user research methods such as Agile and Human-Centered Design practices. Utilized tools like Figma, Storybook, and Figjam to deliver artifacts and conduct brainstorming sessions, implementing accessibility based o

Developed and delivered comprehensive, fast-paced UX design training programs for 20+ participants. Taught a wide range of UX topics, including Design Thinking, UX Research, UI/UX Design, and Accessibility. Mentored learners through hands-on projects using industry-standard tools such as Figma, Miro, and Invision.

Developed and delivered comprehensive, fast-paced UX design training programs covering Design Thinking, UX Research, and UI/UX Design for over 20 participants. Mentored learners through hands-on projects, leveraging industry-standard tools such as Figma, Miro, and Invision. Implemented effective learning strategies including weekly assessments and one-on-one meetings, achieving high learner satisf

Developed and delivered engaging one-on-one and group training sessions on graphic and motion design for Apple corporate clients. Designed comprehensive training materials including instructional videos, handouts, and interactive exercises. Mentored and coached learners to develop their skills and contributed to the development of Apple's training curriculum.

Developed diverse digital products from scratch for the University, such as websites, apps, and instructional material. Iterated for product improvement through user research methods and techniques such as Agile and focus on HCD practices. Implemented accessibility based on Accessibility Standards WCAG/ADA/508.

Led stakeholder workshops, conducted user research, and defined User-Centered Design goals for IRS website and apps. Collaborated with the UX team to implement an Agile framework and prepared/conducted usability tests using Figma, Adobe Xd, Maze, and User Testing. Worked closely with developers to build designs and create reusable design systems, supporting WCAG/ADA accessibility principles.

Led stakeholder workshops, conducted user research, and defined User-Centered Design goals and principles for IRS website and apps. Collaborated with the UX team to plan and implement an Agile framework using two-week Sprints. Prepared and conducted usability tests using Figma and Adobe Xd, providing recommendations based on testing results.

Activities and societies: 2016 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Design and Development Division Outstanding Practice Award Recipient for open ABE ServiceMOOC. Recognized as part of the design and facilitation team.

Completed a Master of Arts degree focusing on Interactive and User Experience design. Studied principles and practices in interactive design, user research, and digital product development.