AVERY CHES
504-535-9255
averyches@gmail.com

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EXPERIENCE
Front-End Developer & Creative Director
Avery Ches Fine Art (ACFA), Chez Avery | 2017 – Present

  • Designed and managed two online art galleries using Squarespace, integrating e-commerce platforms and improving original media-based sales by 500%.

  • Conducted UX research through surveys, interviews, and A/B testing, to improve website usability and customer retention.

  • Directed a 6-month advertising campaign, leveraging UX metrics to iterate on designs, resulting in a 68% increase in original artwork sales.

UX Researcher & Digital Product Designer (EdX)

Intimacy Coordinator App 2024 | Menty App 2024 | FabMkt 2025 | and Fuego 2025

  • Applied human-centered design for all projects, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for mobile-first apps, boosting user engagement by 30%.

  • Led qualitative and quantitative UX research, reducing friction by 15% for FabMkt. 

  • Collaborated with developers for smooth design handoff using Figma, cutting development time by 20% and implementing new AI tactics.

Squarespace Website & Social Media Specialist

Freelance | 2017 – Present

  • Built and maintained websites for small businesses (e.g., Willow Gardens Yoga, NOLA Acupuncture, Manning Hudson) using Squarespace, focusing on UI design consistency and creativity.

  • Identified and resolved usability issues to enhance customer experiences and increase engagement by 22%.

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EDUCATION
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies (Food & Agriculture), New Orleans, LA (2010 - 2014)
INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (ACM)
Master Certificate in Fine Arts & Design, Aix-en-Provence, France (2019)
AIX-MARSEILLE UNIVERSITÉ (SUFLE)
Diplôme d’Études Langue Culture Française, B2-A2, Aix-en-Provence, France (2021-2022)
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, UX/UI BOOTCAMP (EdX)
Professional Certificate in UX/UI Design (September 2024 to March 2025)


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SKILLS

  • Design: Human-centered design, wireframes, prototypes, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite

  • Front-End Development: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and E-Commerce Sites

  • UX Research: Experienced in usability testing, user feedback, A/B Testing, & Interviews

  • Languages: French (Intermediate), Italian (Basic+), Spanish (Basic+) for effective communication with merchants and global teams.

  • Small Business Expert: Built two brands across three countries, driving 500% growth through user experience optimization.