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BROOKE OKAMURA

I’m a Product and UI/UX Designer with a background in Media Studies, Digital Arts, and Digital Media Management, specializing in thoughtful, community-centered digital experiences. I’ve built multiple case studies, designed tech products, high-fidelity apps, and have designed and prototyped a city-wide mobile app with local officials to make essential services more intuitive.

Orange County, CA | Design Portfolio, 2026

Education

University of Southern California

M.S. in Digital Media Management

Aug. 2024 - Aug. 2025

  • Strengthened skills in digital media strategy, digital product development, and user-centered research.

  • Developed a capstone mobile application focused on reducing onboarding friction through community-centered design.

  • Received a Graduate Spotlight based on finalized capstone project.

University of California, Irvine

B.A. in Film and Media Studies, Minor in Digital Arts

Sept. 2019 - Aug. 2023

  • Gained a foundation in visual communication, audience behavior, and media theory that informs design thinking and analysis.

  • Expanded technical skills in digital creation, visual design, and interactive media.

Experience

Digital Platform Project Manager

ATEL USA, Irvine, CA

Apr. 2026 - Present

  • Leads cross-functional collaboration between executives, R&D, engineers, and developers to drive the development and launch of a SaaS remote device management platform

  • Directs UI/UX strategy to improve platform usability, accessibility, and user adoption, applying human-centered design principles

  • Translates complex technical requirements into intuitive design solutions and clear product experiences

  • Manages project timelines, workflows, and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment across teams and on-time delivery

UI/UX Digital Designer

City of Rio Vista, Rio Vista, CA

Jan. 2024 - Jan. 2026

  • Designed and prototyped a mobile application centralizing city services using Figma to improve accessibility and user experience

  • Conducted user research and translated findings into user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes

  • Applied human-centered design principles to improve usability and simplify access to municipal resources

  • Coordinated with city leadership and stakeholders to refine product features through iterative feedback

Marketing Manager

Choovio, Orange County, CA

Sept. 2023 - Oct. 2024

  • Led marketing initiatives and digital campaigns promoting IoT sensor technology for the U.S. market

  • Crafted product marketing assets including presentations, social media content, and visual materials to communicate technical product value

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging with product capabilities and customer needs

  • Translated complex product features into clear, user-focused marketing communication

Freelance Digital Designer

Rio Vista and Orange County, CA

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2025

  • Constructed branding, marketing assets, and digital collateral using Adobe Creative Suite for creators and localorganizations

  • Developed promotional materials including flyers, digital graphics, and event content

  • Applied user-centered design thinking to translate client needs into functional visual solutions

Certificates

Managing Complexities in Diverse Organizations

  • Completed a professional skills-building program designed to address a critical competency for 21st-century communication for professionals (the ability to create, sustain, and thrive within diverse work environments)

Aug. 2025

Software

Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Office), Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Express, AfterEffects, Lightroom, Acrobat), Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, Asana, Slack, Hubspot, Trello, Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Mail), DropBox, Box, HotJar, GA4, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok)

Skills

- Wire-framing

- Prototyping

- UI/UX Design

- Content Marketing

- Data Analysis (Engagement Metrics, KPIs, Content Strategy, Testing)

- UX Research Synthesis

- Social Media Coordination

- Inclusive Design

- Cross-functional Collaboration with Stakeholders and Officials

- Iterative Feedback and Refinement

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