Top Talent like Michelle are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michelle Roman

UX Designer
UI Designer
Product Designer
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US
UI/UX Design
User Personas
User Flows
Journey Mapping
Usability Testing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Presentation Design
Research
Collaboration
Project Management
Information Architecture
Strategic Planning
Heuristic Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Human-centered design
Problem Solving
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Experienced User Experience Designer | Master of Education | Product Designer
Bilingual educator and marketing expert turned UX Designer. I bring a natural curiosity for people and solving problems - while balancing organizations' business goals. I approach design through an understanding of market trends and where technology and creativity are evolving. My end designs combine seamless interfaces with tangible and measurable outputs to build stronger product experiences.

Projects

Yelp Case Study

Yelp wants to expand their offerings to be the go-to place for travelers planning their trips. They would like to have a feature that allows users to create itineraries for their travels, as well as a record of their actual experiences.See More

Ilana

Emerging black fashion designers need a platform that provides brand exposure and networking opportunities with other designers because they need support establishing a sustainable business.See More

Activ8

A mobile app where people can easily access activism opportunities and make meaningful impacts within their means.

Work History

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Web Designer and Developer (Freelance)

WOTR EnterpriseMar 2024 - Mar 2024 • 1 mo-Website Design and Development: Developed responsive client websites with Wix, focusing on cross-device compatibility and user-friendly design. Enhanced engagement through interactive elements and visual design optimization. -SEO Optimization and Online Visibility: Boosted organic traffic and search rankings through targeted SEO strategies, keyword optimization, and content creation. Analyzed performance metrics with Google Analytics to guide improvements. -Website Maintenance and Performance Monitoring: Ensured website reliability and speed, addressing UX/UI issues and performing regular updates and A/B testing. Improved user experience and conversion rates through ongoing optimization.
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Product Designer

La Mer-Design Software Mastery: Expert in Adobe Photoshop for image editing and graphic creation; skilled in Adobe InDesign for layout and typography, ensuring brand consistency. -Multimedia Content Creation: Crafted digital assets for email, web, and social media, blending compelling imagery and copy to boost engagement across mobile and desktop. -Cross-Platform Design: Implemented responsive design for optimal user experience on all devices, enhancing brand visibility and interaction across digital channels.
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User Experience Designer

IlanaNov 2022 - Dec 2022 • 2 mosBlack Luxury Fashion Community: Focused on the designer community by reducing drop-off rates and increasing engagement. -UX Research & Analysis: Executed competitive, comparative, and heuristic analyses to identify and implement key user experience improvements. -Figma Design Enhancements: Leveraged Figma to enhance the landing page with an accessible community feature, intuitive onboarding, interactive photo grids, and direct social media links. Refined the membership portal to boost user engagement and interest. -Executive Presentation: Developed and delivered a detailed research presentation and Figma prototype, showcasing proposed UX enhancements to the CEO.
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User Experience Designer Student

General AssemblySep 2022 - Dec 2022 • 4 mos-Completed 480+ hours of expert-led instruction and hands-on learning of user research, user personas, user flows, wireframes to prototypes, usability testing, synthesis, competitive and comparative analysis, design navigation and systems, and more including the industry's most in-demand technologies. -Monitored emerging UX design trends and practices for useful techniques and cutting-edge developments suitable for integration into future projects. -Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking. -Applied both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continuously improve end-user experiences. -Presented UX designs and solutions to senior staff, explaining user-centric design decisions.
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5th Grade Dual Language Teacher

New York City Department of EducationSep 2018 - Sep 2022 • 4 yrs 1 mo-Successfully led a diverse classroom of 20-30 fifth-grade students annually through an immersive dual-language curriculum encompassing Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning, and Technology, taught in both English and Spanish, promoting linguistic fluency and cultural competence. -Exceptional Literacy Advancement: Consistently achieved remarkable student progress, with each student advancing by three or more reading levels annually as measured by the Fountas & Pinnell system, a strategic approach to literacy instruction. -Social Development Strategist: Implemented and upheld comprehensive behavioral standards that significantly enhanced class morale, self-esteem, and life skills, emphasizing healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and sustained positive interactions, thereby nurturing a supportive and collaborative classroom environment. -Engagement and Interaction Specialist: Cultivated a dynamic learning atmosphere by fostering engaging, respectful, and positive interactions among students, thereby promoting an inclusive classroom culture that values diversity and encourages active participation and mutual respect.
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Bank Teller

TDOct 2016 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 10 mos-Provides exceptional Customer service by meeting all Customer demands as they relate to relatively straightforward inquiries, with the support of more experienced personnel. -Processes regular Teller transactions for Customers including servicing Customer accounts, accepting loan payments, accepting safe deposit box payments, processing sales of gift cards, cashing checks, verify currency, balancing cash drawer, night deposits, correct discrepancies and make necessary adjustments. -Balance Automated Teller machines (ATMs) and Teller Cash Dispensers (TCDs)/ Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs) as necessary. -Adheres to safe deposit box procedures/ operations and guidelines. -Establishes and solidifies Customer relationships by providing legendary Customer Service based on Guiding Principles, CWI, Think SMART and WOW! Shop criteria. -Educates and engages Customers in conversations regarding their current and future financial needs and educates Customers about Bank products and services. -Preparation and development of the Stores Sales Plan. Recognizing referral opportunities and initiating. Show less
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Pre-School Teacher

Learn and Grow AcademySep 2015 - Jun 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mos-Curriculum Innovator: Demonstrated expertise in developing engaging and inclusive lesson plans for preschoolers (ages 2-5), nurturing intellectual growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning across a broad range of subjects. -Holistic Child Development Advocate: Deeply committed to fostering each child's comprehensive development—intellectually, emotionally, and socially—via dynamic and personalized educational approaches. -Afterschool Program Director: Established track record in overseeing and elevating afterschool programs, delivering a secure, stimulating, and cohesive environment that reassures parents and delights children. -Community Engagement Leader: Exceptionally skilled at forging meaningful connections with parents, colleagues, and community stakeholders, enhancing a culture of collaboration and collective focus on student welfare and achievement.

Education

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General Assembly

UXDI, User Experience Design Immersive2022
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Hunter College

Master of Education - MEd, Bilingual and Multilingual Education2018 - 2020
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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services2012 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Experienced User Experience Designer | Master of Education | Product Designer
Bilingual educator and marketing expert turned UX Designer. I bring a natural curiosity for people and solving problems - while balancing organizations' business goals. I approach design through an understanding of market trends and where technology and creativity are evolving. My end designs combine seamless interfaces with tangible and measurable outputs to build stronger product experiences.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Michelle are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michelle Roman

UX Designer
UI Designer
Product Designer
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US
UI/UX Design
User Personas
User Flows
Journey Mapping
Usability Testing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Presentation Design
Research
Collaboration
Project Management
Information Architecture
Strategic Planning
Heuristic Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Human-centered design
Problem Solving
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

Yelp Case Study

Yelp wants to expand their offerings to be the go-to place for travelers planning their trips. They would like to have a feature that allows users to create itineraries for their travels, as well as a record of their actual experiences.

Ilana

Emerging black fashion designers need a platform that provides brand exposure and networking opportunities with other designers because they need support establishing a sustainable business.

Activ8

A mobile app where people can easily access activism opportunities and make meaningful impacts within their means.

Work History

W

Web Designer and Developer (Freelance)

WOTR EnterpriseMar 2024 - Mar 2024 • 1 mo-Website Design and Development: Developed responsive client websites with Wix, focusing on cross-device compatibility and user-friendly design. Enhanced engagement through interactive elements and visual design optimization. -SEO Optimization and Online Visibility: Boosted organic traffic and search rankings through targeted SEO strategies, keyword optimization, and content creation. Analyzed performance metrics with Google Analytics to guide improvements. -Website Maintenance and Performance Monitoring: Ensured website reliability and speed, addressing UX/UI issues and performing regular updates and A/B testing. Improved user experience and conversion rates through ongoing optimization.
L

Product Designer

La Mer-Design Software Mastery: Expert in Adobe Photoshop for image editing and graphic creation; skilled in Adobe InDesign for layout and typography, ensuring brand consistency. -Multimedia Content Creation: Crafted digital assets for email, web, and social media, blending compelling imagery and copy to boost engagement across mobile and desktop. -Cross-Platform Design: Implemented responsive design for optimal user experience on all devices, enhancing brand visibility and interaction across digital channels.
I

User Experience Designer

IlanaNov 2022 - Dec 2022 • 2 mosBlack Luxury Fashion Community: Focused on the designer community by reducing drop-off rates and increasing engagement. -UX Research & Analysis: Executed competitive, comparative, and heuristic analyses to identify and implement key user experience improvements. -Figma Design Enhancements: Leveraged Figma to enhance the landing page with an accessible community feature, intuitive onboarding, interactive photo grids, and direct social media links. Refined the membership portal to boost user engagement and interest. -Executive Presentation: Developed and delivered a detailed research presentation and Figma prototype, showcasing proposed UX enhancements to the CEO.
G

User Experience Designer Student

General AssemblySep 2022 - Dec 2022 • 4 mos-Completed 480+ hours of expert-led instruction and hands-on learning of user research, user personas, user flows, wireframes to prototypes, usability testing, synthesis, competitive and comparative analysis, design navigation and systems, and more including the industry's most in-demand technologies. -Monitored emerging UX design trends and practices for useful techniques and cutting-edge developments suitable for integration into future projects. -Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking. -Applied both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continuously improve end-user experiences. -Presented UX designs and solutions to senior staff, explaining user-centric design decisions.
N

5th Grade Dual Language Teacher

New York City Department of EducationSep 2018 - Sep 2022 • 4 yrs 1 mo-Successfully led a diverse classroom of 20-30 fifth-grade students annually through an immersive dual-language curriculum encompassing Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning, and Technology, taught in both English and Spanish, promoting linguistic fluency and cultural competence. -Exceptional Literacy Advancement: Consistently achieved remarkable student progress, with each student advancing by three or more reading levels annually as measured by the Fountas & Pinnell system, a strategic approach to literacy instruction. -Social Development Strategist: Implemented and upheld comprehensive behavioral standards that significantly enhanced class morale, self-esteem, and life skills, emphasizing healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and sustained positive interactions, thereby nurturing a supportive and collaborative classroom environment. -Engagement and Interaction Specialist: Cultivated a dynamic learning atmosphere by fostering engaging, respectful, and positive interactions among students, thereby promoting an inclusive classroom culture that values diversity and encourages active participation and mutual respect.
T

Bank Teller

TDOct 2016 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 10 mos-Provides exceptional Customer service by meeting all Customer demands as they relate to relatively straightforward inquiries, with the support of more experienced personnel. -Processes regular Teller transactions for Customers including servicing Customer accounts, accepting loan payments, accepting safe deposit box payments, processing sales of gift cards, cashing checks, verify currency, balancing cash drawer, night deposits, correct discrepancies and make necessary adjustments. -Balance Automated Teller machines (ATMs) and Teller Cash Dispensers (TCDs)/ Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs) as necessary. -Adheres to safe deposit box procedures/ operations and guidelines. -Establishes and solidifies Customer relationships by providing legendary Customer Service based on Guiding Principles, CWI, Think SMART and WOW! Shop criteria. -Educates and engages Customers in conversations regarding their current and future financial needs and educates Customers about Bank products and services. -Preparation and development of the Stores Sales Plan. Recognizing referral opportunities and initiating. Show less
L

Pre-School Teacher

Learn and Grow AcademySep 2015 - Jun 2018 • 2 yrs 10 mos-Curriculum Innovator: Demonstrated expertise in developing engaging and inclusive lesson plans for preschoolers (ages 2-5), nurturing intellectual growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning across a broad range of subjects. -Holistic Child Development Advocate: Deeply committed to fostering each child's comprehensive development—intellectually, emotionally, and socially—via dynamic and personalized educational approaches. -Afterschool Program Director: Established track record in overseeing and elevating afterschool programs, delivering a secure, stimulating, and cohesive environment that reassures parents and delights children. -Community Engagement Leader: Exceptionally skilled at forging meaningful connections with parents, colleagues, and community stakeholders, enhancing a culture of collaboration and collective focus on student welfare and achievement.

Education

G

General Assembly

UXDI, User Experience Design Immersive2022
H

Hunter College

Master of Education - MEd, Bilingual and Multilingual Education2018 - 2020
W

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services2012 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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