Ruth Mazariego
First-Generation Latina student specializing in Design and Human Interaction. Strong background in self-management, customer service, and independent work through small business experience.
Aspiring Designer, offering a commitment to excellence and eager to learn.
Experience
Small Business Owner
Independently operated a small pastry business, overseeing product creation, order management, and customer relations.
Retail & Trainer Jobs
Executed barista responsibilities, delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, and ensured cleanliness and organization of sales floor and storage areas.
IT Technician
Learned to provide technical support for software and hardware issues at the service desk. Responsible for documenting the ticketing system accurately and helping customers over the phone with technical problems.
Education & Certifications
I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science at UC San Diego, where I’ve earned Honor Roll recognition and I’m an active member of Hermanas Unidas. I’ve also completed certifications in creative design and prototyping, IT support, and teaching computation in digital environments.
Personal Projects
Reach Bridge
Making Mental Health accessible to everyone
Upgrade Duolingo
How might we design learning experiences that ensure users actively understand, not just consume, content?
In Progress
What customizations could make this platform better