Side Quests should be fun.
I'm happiest when I’m surprising myself and other folks as I embark into new experiences that initially may not seem on brand for me.
I have a lot of hobbies that all inspire each other in one way or another. Whether I'm taking woodshop classes, performing a synchronized swimming routine, attempting to longboard, anything outdoorsy (hiking, fly-fishing, kayaking), writing letters, creating funky earrings, volunteering, traveling, and/or working on my 3-point shot…
..doing any of the listed things below, practicing one craft makes me sharper in the others and ultimately keeps me thriving as a designer.
Side Projects
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Speak Their Language Podcast Episode
In this episode, Gaby Olivera, Customer Experience Senior Consultant, and Reid Baswell, Technical Director, join Vinnie to discuss multilingualism in conversation design, and how prioritizing this customer experience leads to enhanced brand loyalty.
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Accessibility Considerations for Authentication Experiences
Contributed to a company thought leadership article focused on accessibility design. Accessibility Design has been a subject matter I’ve focused on since being at CapTech.
Awards & Recognitions
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Completed the Leadership Academy in December 2022 and gained invaluable insights on my own leadership capacity and how to create a more equitable world.
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Gaby has quickly become a fundamental part of the WF Financial Health XD Team, with many on the WF side actually thinking she is a full time Wells employee! Through many trials and tribulations with connection and tool challenges, Gaby has maintained a willingness to figure out how to get it done - from collaborating effectively with WF content strategists to building Invision prototypes with PNGs. She's been successful at everything the Wells team has thrown her way, and is frequently called out for her quick turn arounds, solid delivery, and patience. Through it all she has maintained her positive attitude, using her sense of humor to bring levity to sometimes frustrating situations.
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VCU Brandcenter + The Martin Agency | January 2021
Pitched a restaurant business accelerator to the Martin Agency
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BBH | October 2020
Pitched our “Movement Mothers” solution to Good Call NYC founders
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Hull Entrepreneurship Scholarship Recipient, 2019
BC Director’s Council Recipient, 2020