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María Gracia Granara

@maragraciagranara

Business strategist with expertise in user-centered design and innovation.

Peru
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities to lead impactful projects and teams in innovative environments.

I'm a professional specialized in designing experiences with a strategic focus, boasting over 5 years of experience leading innovation, research, and digital product improvement initiatives across sectors like banking, consumer goods, and insurance. My expertise lies in transforming insights into viable, desirable, and profitable business opportunities.

My experience combines data analysis, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and user-centered design, directly contributing to the growth of digital products and platforms. I seek to lead teams and projects that create real impact in people's lives and business indicators.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

YA
Current

Senior Business Designer

Yape

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Led the research and design of new value propositions, including monetization models for micro-businesses and product development under a Neobank and Superapp approach. Defined roadmaps and features to increase user retention and profitability, contributing to a significant financial gain.

AL

Design Researcher

Alicorp

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years)

Improved and created new functionalities for a digital tool used by Alicorp's sales force. Led research for a sustainable loyalty plan and developed two products, including a smart scale for small shops to capture sell-out data.

RS

UX Specialist

Rimac Seguros

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Applied UX Research methodologies, including user interviews, to generate user personas for various digital products. Managed content for web flows, telemarketing portals, and renewal processes using Content Manager (CMS) and Bot maker.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UM

University of Marconi

Diplomado en Liderazgo, Leadership

2022 - 2022

Completed a diploma program in leadership, focusing on key principles and practices for effective leadership in various contexts. The program provided insights into strategic decision-making and team management.

UA

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

Bachiller en Comunicación y Periodismo, Communication and Journalism

2012 - 2017

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Journalism, graduating in the top tenth percentile of the class. The curriculum covered various aspects of communication, media, and journalistic practices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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