Raelani Miyagi

Raelani Miyagi

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Strategic UX Researcher & Anthropology Expert | Transforming Customer Experiences through Deep Cultural Insights | Skilled in Quantitative & Qualitative Rese...
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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  • American Express
    UX Researcher
    American Express
    Feb 2026 - Current (9 months)
  • American Express
    Senior UX Researcher (Contract via TEKsystems)
    American Express
    Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 (8 months)
  • Arizona State University
    User Experience Research Design (Contract via Dexian)
    Arizona State University
    Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (10 months)
    Led research for MyAI Builder, ASU’s generative AI platform, with a focus on making complex, technical systems feel accessible, transparent, and trustworthy for faculty and students. Conducted 50+ interviews and usability sessions to identify confusion around model selection, technical terminology, and interface logic findings that shaped onboarding, help documentation, and contextual support bots. Partnered with PMs and content strategists to build clearer system messaging and UI language, improving user understanding and reducing cognitive overload. Developed personas and journey maps that revealed user trust barriers, influencing roadmap decisions and improving overall adoption. Supported cross-departmental alignment through presentation
  • 500 Designs
    UX Researcher & Designer
    500 Designs
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
    Conducted UX audits for multiple client products, uncovering usability issues and delivering concise, actionable recommendations that supported immediate design improvements. Partnered with cross-functional teams to evaluate user flows, interface consistency, and accessibility, helping prioritize fixes for launch-critical updates. Supported AI product work with early-stage prompt strategy and design feedback, contributing to a more intuitive user experience and scalable system behavior. Produced clear, stakeholder-ready audit summaries with prioritized design insights and improvement recommendations, aligned to business goals and timelines.
  • Radiant Digital
    Senior User Experience Researcher
    Radiant Digital
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 8 months)
    • Led an innovative UX initiative, leveraging human factors and psychology, to achieve a notable 20% increase in user satisfaction and a 27% rise in team productivity.
    • Enhanced product usability by 13% and accelerated project timelines by 15% through the application of strategic UX research methods, including surveys and A/B testing.
    • Significantly improved system usability and efficiency by reducing user errors by 31% through strategic design and information science applications.
    • Played a key role in the Verizon internal systems project, streamlining operations by reducing system interactions by 4 clicks and re-work by 3 steps.
    • Developed and established a quantitative workflow for stakeholder presentations, great
  • Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
    Anatomy Professor
    Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
    Jul 2022 - Nov 2022 (5 months)
    Experienced Anatomy Professor with a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology, coupled with exceptional teaching skills and a passion for student success. Recognized for delivering dynamic lectures, laboratory sessions, and instructional materials tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Proven track record of effectively communicating complex concepts and providing individualized support to help students reach their academic goals. Dedicated to promoting student growth and facilitating learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
  • U
    UX Consultant
    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)
    • Implemented UX methodologies in the manufacturing sector to enhance product reliability and reduce costs, resulting in a 10% increase in product functionality and higher customer satisfaction.
    • Spearheaded research and problem-solving initiatives that resulted in a 15% decrease in defects and a 24% increase in project efficiency, marking significant advancements in production quality and process.
    • Collaborated closely with executives to tailor product designs to user needs, achieving a 22% increase in market penetration and a 17% uplift in revenue, underscoring a strong impact on market presence and business growth.
  • Brightmont Academy
    Math and Science Teacher
    Brightmont Academy
    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 3 months)
    1x1 teaching curricula in both online and in-person classes using APEX learning. I am responsible for tailoring the needs of the student to match the curricula which include experience teaching children with learning disabilities. Courses taught; AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Science 8, Physical Science, Pre-algebra, Honors Geometry, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Financial Literacy, and Probability & Statistics.
  • New York University
    Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
    New York University
    May 2020 - Sep 2020 (5 months)
    - Research methodology and implementation using tools / software (R, R-studio, Python, PAST4) for statistical analysis and data visualization - Lead researcher in 7 research products in cross-disciplinary fields of biological anthropology, archaeology, and human behavior - Responsibility proctoring and teaching a class size of 45 students. Grading labs, research papers, and implementing lab safety protocol. Classes were scheduled Mondays through Friday with additional office hours.
  • Arizona State University
    Student Researcher
    Arizona State University
    Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 7 months)
    - Survey research projects across the world, specifically focusing on under-represented populations in current survey data. - Applied anthropological methodologies to gather insights into attitudes, emotions, and needs, ensuring cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. Collaborated with local communities, fostering trust and cooperation to achieve successful research outcomes. - Developed and executed surveys tailored to diverse cultural contexts, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of behavior and perspectives. - Software / tools used in research include Geomorph, Meshlab, and GIS
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  • New York University
    master, Master of Science - MS, Anthropology
    New York University
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)
  • Arizona State University
    bachelor, Bachelor of Science - BS, Anthropology
    Arizona State University
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)
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