Christina Adames UX Designer in South Florida
My name is Christina. I'm an innovation designer helping executives prove human and business value for
artificial intelligence
hybrid cloud
automation
artificial intelligence
innovation
patterns
enterprise
design thinking
speed to
value
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Recent Projects

Confidential Projects

Confidential projects worth asking me about
"It is rare today to find professionals who have strong business acumen, an intuitive sense of what people want, and an ability to initiate lasting relationships with those around her"
Ryan McInerney
— CEO of Bluematter

My Design Process

Applying design thinking to differentiate an app amongst strong competitors

Employee Intranet - UX Design Lead

A large corporation needed a modern, centralized solution to communicate across departments and organizations.
Professional

My Current Skillset

adobe xd logo
Adobe XD
90%
Sketch
88%
Webflow
85%
Sitecore
90%
Figma
90%

My Experience

17 years of professional experience in a variety of sectors have given me the opportunity to master my intuitive understanding of business, strategy, and what people need.
About Me
2021 - Present

IBM

Framed business problems & opportunities through design thinking leadership for external client CIOs, CEOs, and department heads grappling with complex, multi-million dollar initiatives within Fortune 500 companies leading to the advancement of key client relationships and adoption of IBM technology

Enabled sales leaders, account leaders, and brand sellers in the 1st quarter of 2022 to land hybrid-cloud and A.I. opportunities totaling 14 million dollars with Fortune 500 companies through cross-functional team leadership in design thinking, agile, and lean startup practices

Led 5 internal initiatives including the co-creation and design of 2 globally-scaled workshops with IBM executive leadership that accelerated the company’s objectives resulting in cultural transformation and successful deployment of 80+ cross-functional tech leaders and managers across the organization

Mentored, coached and trained over 30 students, interns, early graduates, and mid to senior level designers in the IBM Garage Methodology and workshop facilitation best practices contributing to a robust on-boarding experience within the company's new go-to-market strategy

Recruited and hired high performing talent

Served as team lead in a top performing team carrying 30% of revenue for an entire national sales market

Advisory member for Americas Design Leaders (16 design leaders among 70 total designers) providing insight to the design practice and gaining alignment with senior leadership on business strategy and execution to meet IBM’s business objectives
advisory design leader
2020 - 2021

Syntellis Performance Solutions

Longstanding financial planning software solutions for finance, healthcare, and higher education institutions modernizing their suite with innovation and scalable solutions.
UX Lead
2019 - 2020

RD Global, Inc.

A global startup meeting the software development needs of businesses looking to optimize their business processes with innovative technology.
UX Lead
2018 - 2019

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Serving the needs of cancer patients and educating families on the variety of services & resources CTCA has to offer.
UX PROJECT MANAGER
2014 - 2017

Arrow Digital (aquired by Cognizant)

A software development agency solving complex problems for enterprise level clients on a suite of Microsoft technologies.
ux content strategist
2013 - 2014

Bluematter (formerly TechShepherd)

Hybrid in-house marketing & Saas for small to medium sized businesses.
marketing strategist
2010 - 2013

SR Homes

A luxury home builder serving the Greater Atlanta area.
web content strategist
10+
Years Experience
over 20 projects
4
Excellence Awards
design growth and leadership
99%
Professional Rating
12+ endorsements
testimonials

What my colleagues say

"Christina's skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation allow her to overcome any challenge and obstacle to create beautiful user experiences."
Angelo Lo Presti
UX Design Mentor at Springboard
"Christina had an amazing first year at IBM and in Client Engineering. Her dedication, commitment, and attitude have been exemplary to others and I was thrilled that she was such a positive driving force on our team. From day one, she went the extra mile by learning more, building relationships, and helping anyone and everyone. Christina’s persistence and effort to drive clients to positive outcomes and drive new business is a testament to her commitment to business results for IBM. She has excelled at helping our clients find value in our process which in turn helps them achieve positive outcomes for their business. This behavior has displayed her constant and unwavering focus on our client’s success. 
Shane Close
Principal Client Engineering Squad Manager
"Christina provided our team deep research and delivered the high caliber UX content we needed to truly position our company to compete against the tech giants in our industry. For any company looking to step up their strategy, I highly recommend Christina."
Robert Wells
CEO at PracticePro 365
"Christina is a modern-day Renaissance Woman. Her talent spreads over many different disciplines. She aggressively pursued challenges and removed obstacles to getting things done. Christina was an excellent promoter of our organization and cause. All would benefit from what Christina has to offer to an organization."
Mark Whitmire
Principal, SR Homes, LLC

My experience = your secret weapon

Let's collaborate to get your UX process off the ground and well-refined, or give your website redesign project a heavy lift. I'm also available for UX copy and informative articles backed by deep research and thoughtful processes.
My Expertise

Focus on research & strategy

I can bring laser focus to your UX process, manage a team of UX/UI designers, and facilitate and execute the design process from discovery to delivery.
UXD Process for
Businesses
Responsive Design Strategy
Lean UXD for Scrum Teams
currently in
South Florida

Working remotely from sunny South Florida☀️

Where weekends feel like vacations. I love it here!
"Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows." - Helen Keller
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Affordable Prices

Looking for a custom website? Let’s build something great together

Starting from $1000

Single-Page Website

Fastest, most affordable solution ideal for individuals, small businesses, and digital brochures.
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  • Beautifully Designed
  • 100% Responsive
  • Smooth Interactions
  • Contact Forms
  • Great Support
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Starting from $2000

Multi-Page Website

Great for brands and small to medium businesses.
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  • Beautifully Designed
  • 100% Responsive
  • Smooth Interactions
  • Contact Forms
  • CMS Content
  • Great Support
Starting from $3000

Ecommerce Website

Build your Ecommerce site on Webflow with UX best practices.
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  • Beautifully Designed
  • 100% Responsive
  • Smooth Interactions
  • Contact Forms
  • CMS Content
  • Shop Functionality
  • CMS Content
Popular Questions

People usually ask me

Are you available for Freelance work?

Not at the time.

Do you have experience with Saas?

Yes, I've provided UX design from discovery to delivery for Saas products both on the front end (marketing side) and back end (product / software side).

Can you do frontend development?

I'm learning code, but I do not do frontend development. I know some people who do, and I can consult you on how to find the right kind of frontend developer. Not all are the same!

What are your hobbies?

Photography, sketching, writing, and doing things outdoors.

What kind of music do you listen to?

I like classical, jazz, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, indie.

Brands I've worked with

I've had the pleasure of providing user-centered solutions for some respected names.

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