# Mariela Montero > Visual Artist • Event Designer • Non-Profit Arts Organization Professional Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/marielamontero Creative professional offering a demonstrated history of strong analytical and critical problem-solving skills, aptitude for learning and adapting quickly, and ability to follow through with independent and team projects from inception to completion. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) focused in Fine and Studio Arts from San Francisco Art Institute. Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) through Scrum Alliance. Skills: UX/UI Design, Persona Building, User Flows, Wireframing, Prototyping & Usability Testing, Visual Design, Illustration, Basic Animation, Carpentry Figma, Adobe CS (XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects, Premier Pro), InVision, Google Workspace (Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft OS (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Jira, Slack, Basic HTML/CSS Email: montero.mariela.g@gmail.com ## Work Experience ### After School Program Leader @ YMCA of Greater San Francisco Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Accounting Specialist @ Asian American Women Artists Association Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States Track grant funds and ensure compliance with grant requirements Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements of activity and balance sheets Collaborate with external CPA for payroll processing, tax preparation, audits, and end-of-year reporting Reconcile financial transactions, including donations, grants, vendor payments, and payroll Manage invoicing, payments to vendors, and collection of dues or payments Assist in monitoring budgets, ensuring accurate allocation of funds to programs and projects Review financial summaries with the Board Treasurer ahead of Board of Directors meetings ### Product Designer @ Unknown Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 Re-build existing client (professional home/business organizer) website through application of brand consistency and strong visual design principles that center user experience (mobile and desktop) Create task flows, wireframes, and high fidelity mockups Conduct user research to identify customer pain points ### User Experience Designer @ KAI Partners, Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Conduct user research Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows Design visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and enhancing user engagement Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to translate business goals and technical requirements into innovative design solutions Lead usability testing sessions to gather user feedback, identify usability issues, and iteratively improve design based on test results Develop and maintain design documentation, including design specifications and style guides, to ensure consistent design implementation across the product Implement responsive design principles Contribute to dynamic Agile development environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and adjusting designs based on iterative feedback Leverage motion graphics and animation to enhance user interactions ### User Experience (UX) Design Coaching Program @ You are techY Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Adapt techniques to maximize user experience through application of user-centered design principles User research via surveys and one-on-one interviews to identify customer pain points Persona building, developing user flows, wire-framing ### Display Artist @ Urban Outfitters Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Full scale retail design: planning, budgeting, resourcing, graphic design, rendering, carpentry, painting, electrical Travel to assist with display installation at new store openings, as well as with recurring Prototype design-build project in Philadelphia ### Photo Production Assistant @ The RealReal Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Style and photograph 180+ items per day for luxury brands: apparel for women and men, accessories, home goods, and children's apparel ### Education Coordinator @ TechShop, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area Do-it-yourself (DIY) fabrication studio startup that ceased operations in November 2017 Manage multiple calendars for events, instructors, CNC equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters, wood and metal shops Marketing, class registration, materials sourcing Facilitate classes, workshops, and events Hire instructors and develop workshops Manage youth education program ### Master of Fine Arts Program @ San Francisco Art Institute Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 ### Graduate Teaching Assistant/Orientation Coordinator @ San Francisco Art Institute Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, CA Assist students with problem-solving techniques, provide feedback, facilitate critique sessions Lead tours and student orientations, assist with presentations to stakeholders, design brochures and mailers ### Experienced Assurance Associate (Seasonal) @ PwC Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Perform tie-out procedures and review fund documents for audits of 500+ collective trust funds (clients include BlackRock, Inc.) ### Audit Associate @ Moss Adams LLP Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Thrive in dynamic and deadline-driven environment Accommodate needs of diverse clientele in various industries while remaining flexible to changes in timing and work location Manage client relationships and expectations of leading partner in order to provide quality service Participate in pre-audit planning for engagements, review of client accounting and operating procedures, performance of internal control test work, and conduct audit tests sufficient in scope to support an audit opinion Participate in preparation of financial statement reports; perform analytical reviews of various account balances and prepare supporting documentation Perform technical research to solve issues that arise during the course of audit engagements ## Education ### Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fine and Studio Arts San Francisco Art Institute ### Visual Design General Assembly ### Bachelor of Science in Accounting San Francisco State University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mariela-montero --- Source: https://flows.cv/marielamontero JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/marielamontero/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13