# Victoria Samaco

> M.S. Human Computer Interaction @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/victoriasamaco

Hi, I'm Victoria! 

I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I am developing expertise in inclusive design, user research, and the social impact of technology. Alongside my studies, I work as a Sales & Marketing Associate at Arbor Solution, where I strengthen my skills in social media management, business operations, and project management. I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and translating complex ideas into creative, user-friendly solutions.

I am excited to continue growing as a UX professional and researcher, and I welcome opportunities to connect with others passionate about design, accessibility, and technology for social good. Let's connect!

## Work Experience
### User Experience Researcher (Graduate Capstone) @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2026 – Present
Leading mixed-methods user research for an AWS-sponsored HCI capstone, including stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiry, and usability testing. Synthesizing insights to identify opportunity areas and inform user-centered product direction and early-stage design decisions.

### Program Assistant @ UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Jan 2026 – Present | Santa Clara, CA

### Sales And Marketing Associate @ Arbor Solution, Inc.
Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 | Fremont, California, United States
- Implement social media campaigns on Linkedin, achieving a 40% increase in followers and engagement
- Oversee the rebranding and copyediting of marketing materials including sales kits, product roadmaps, and email lists, resulting in a 25% increase in lead generation
- Utilize Salesforce to generate quotes while managing product inventory and shipping logistics

### Product Designer @ Kapi
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team, including project managers and developers, to design a social platform geared towards fostering community in the gaming sphere
- Applied the atomic design methodology and fulfilling WCAG accessibility standards, increasing design efficiency by 50%
- Performed usability testing with 10+ users to improve party-finder tool, community pages, and news feeds

### Product Designer @ CodeLab
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
- Sole designer on a team with 6 developers to produce a photo-optimization tool that improves clients' Walmart & Amazon product listings 
- Conducted literature reviews and usability testing to see which Walmart & Amazon product listings perform best

### UX Design Associate @ Design Interactive
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Davis, California, United States
- Collaborated with 3 designers to produce a travel discovery mobile app which was awarded the Most Customer-Centric UX, recognized by industry professionals

### Satellite Manager @ ASUCD Pantry
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

### Design Associate @ #include at Davis
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California, United States

### Strategic Marketing Intern @ Yonsei International Summer School
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Seoul, South Korea
Through the Yonsei Summer Internship Program (YSIP), I interned under MONIT Corp., a digital healthcare company for the elderly and babies. 
- Identified new clients as well as new business possibilities in the US
- Created digital posts, banners, and icons for use across social platforms
- Optimized the Amazon and Pinterest page using SEO strategies 
- Developed an E-commerce website prototype geared towards the American market

### FYE Academic Peer Mentor @ UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California, United States

### Marketing Assistant @ University of California, Davis - School of Law
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Co-Marketing Chair @ Pilipinx in Business and Law at UC Davis
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

### Marketing Intern @ Pilipinx in Business and Law at UC Davis
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Davis, California

### Finance Intern @ Design Careers Club
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

### Events Assistant Intern @ iMentor
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Human Computer Interaction
University of California, Santa Cruz

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Design
University of California, Davis

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Business/Managerial Economics
University of California, Davis

### Silver Creek high school


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/victoriasamaco

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Last updated: 2026-04-13