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.