People call me Steph or 馬致翎, and this is my story.

My Resume

My background is in business.

In June of 2017, I graduated from SUNY University at Buffalo holding a dual Business degree in International business and Marketing.

Post college, I spent five years working as an analyst at a Taiwanese financial institution and then a start-up advertising agency where I handled over 13 clients and more than $50MM.

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2020 = Re-evaluating career choices

As the pandemic consumed our lives, like many, I thought about what I really wanted in life - joy in efficiency and problem solving.

Long story short, a conversation and months of research was done before I embarked on my journey as a General Assembly UX student.

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Then...I MADE it happen

Post bootcamp, I utilized my years of analytical skills and start-up experience to land my first UX position at an e-commerce start up, Ana Luisa, where I had the opportunity to create and launch features. Unfortunately, it was short lived as I was a part of the massive tech layoffs.

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So, what am I up to now?

I have kept myself busy, learning and doing:

• Continuing my UX journey as a freelancer and am currently working on my second client! WOO!!
• Started my own business in the beauty industry.

& Most importantly, I am a part-time caregiver, for my mother who’s recovering from her third battle with cancer. My warrior <3

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