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Mila Boyd

UX/UI Designer · AI Researcher · Systems Thinker

Hybrid designer building emotionally engaging digital products that combine storytelling, accessibility, and systems thinking. Ten years of real-world design execution behind every Figma file I open.

I design responsive interface ecosystems, branding systems, and AI-assisted creative workflows. A decade in commercial project design and construction taught me how people make decisions, manage anxiety, and live with the consequences of design choices. That ground truth shows up in every screen I ship.

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Quick Profile

Location: Bremerton, WA

Commute: Tacoma & regional sites · ferry-flexible

Phone: 253-386-9101

Email: MilaBoyd1991@gmail.com

Languages: English, Arabic

Mobility: State & international travel

Target: UX/UI Designer · Product Designer · AI Researcher · Hybrid Design

The Receipts

Why I bring high value.

$945K+

annual sales performance in one year

25%

store revenue contribution, first & only designer to reach it (store avg 16–17%)

$3M+

new construction build delivered (independent commercial project)

10+

years of combined design, field, and project ownership

What makes me worth a higher salary

  • I generate measurable business results, not just ideas.
  • I understand both residential design execution and digital user experience.
  • I bring engineering-based systems thinking into design decisions.
  • I have strong client-facing experience, project coordination, and high-ticket sales performance.
  • I translate design into trust, profitability, and better customer outcomes.
  • I bring mature communication, leadership potential, and real-world problem solving.
About Me

The journey behind the work.

My journey is what makes my design perspective different. I began with an engineering-oriented academic foundation, including early aerospace study and later network engineering coursework. That background trained me to think in systems, logic, structure, and precision.

I later moved deeper into digital and visual design, earning my Associate in Applied Science in Digital Design and completing UX/UI-focused coursework and certificate requirements. Through this path, I developed skills in interaction design, visual hierarchy, responsive web design, user-centered thinking, and digital storytelling.

In parallel, I built strong real-world experience in interior design, remodeling, flooring, tile, kitchen and bath solutions, materials, customer strategy, and project coordination. I have worked directly with homeowners, builders, installers, and vendors, which means I understand how design decisions affect budget, usability, trust, and final execution.

Today, I position myself as a hybrid designer: someone who can design homes, guide remodeling decisions, shape user experience, and connect aesthetics with systems, business goals, and real human needs.

Core strengths

  • Interior Design
  • UX/UI Design
  • Kitchen & Bath
  • Flooring & Tile
  • Design Systems
  • Project Management
  • Client Experience
  • High-End Sales
  • Responsive Web
  • Figma · Bootstrap
  • Construction Knowledge
Design Journey

Four chapters, one designer.

Aerospace Foundation

Embry-Riddle. Early academic foundation in aerospace-oriented study, precision, technical thinking, and disciplined problem solving.

Network Engineering

Built stronger systems thinking through networking, infrastructure, technical logic, and organized workflow development.

Digital + UX/UI

Expanded into visual design, interaction design, responsive websites, case studies, and user-centered digital experiences.

Interior + Remodel

Applied design in real homes through flooring, tile, kitchens, baths, remodeling, materials, budgets, and project execution.

Education

Pierce College & beyond.

Pierce College

Associate of Applied Science, Digital Design

Conferred: June 17, 2022 · Student ID 201605377

4.0 GPA within Digital Design coursework

3.64 cumulative GPA across multi-disciplinary studies

Honors: Honor Graduate · Chancellor's List · Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Pierce County 4.0 Award: $250 quarterly recognition for sustained 4.0 GPA

Advanced Digital Design Certificate (in progress), 18-month program, expected completion 2026. Coursework spans UX/UI, visual systems, interaction design, portfolio development, responsive web, and digital communication.

Additional foundation

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aerospace Engineering (associate-level study, ~1 year completed; military-supported program)
  • Network Engineering, advanced coursework, near completion (Cisco / CCNA)
  • Digital design progression into UX/UI
  • Strong academic performance: 4.0 across most design coursework, multiple Chancellor's List terms
Selected Coursework

What I've studied.

  • Advanced UX Design
  • Portfolio Development
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Introduction to UX Design
  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Graphics & Interactive Media
  • Graphic Design
  • Layout Design & Publishing
  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Digital Photography
  • Video Production
  • Production Management
Skills

Three sides, one toolkit.

Interior & Remodel

  • Interior Design
  • Kitchen & Bath Design
  • Flooring, Tile & Material Selection
  • Space Planning
  • Residential Remodeling
  • Showroom & Client Presentations

UX/UI & Digital

  • UX/UI Design
  • Figma
  • Responsive Web Design
  • HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
  • Visual Hierarchy
  • Design Systems

Business & Leadership

  • Project Management
  • Vendor Coordination
  • High-End Sales
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Team Support & Supervision
  • Strategic Communication
Work Experience

Where I've delivered.

Floor & Decor

Senior Designer / Design Supervisor · 2024 – Present

  • Generated $945K+ annual sales, driving ~25% of total store revenue.
  • First and only designer in store history to reach 25% contribution (store average 16–17%).
  • Awarded for top-tier performance and consistent results.
  • Led and trained employees across departments, supporting store-wide operations.
  • Directed full-cycle projects from consultation through installation.
  • Reduced returns through accurate planning, product alignment, and client education.

CS Floors

Design Project Manager / Estimator · March 2025 – August 2025

  • Managed remodeling projects up to $120K+, owning planning, execution, and delivery.
  • Performed in-home estimating using laser measurement and tablet systems.
  • Built digital blueprints in MeasureSquare and executed full workflows in RollMaster.
  • Developed project bids, contracts, and installation documentation.
  • Interpreted architectural drawings and aligned plans with field conditions.
  • Coordinated procurement across vendors and managed full logistics chain to site.

Independent Commercial · Bainbridge Island, WA

Project Designer, Private Commercial Developer

  • Secured project independently through direct outreach and relationship building.
  • Supplied materials into a $30M+ new construction build (luxury Bainbridge waterfront).
  • Managed $88K in flooring and waterproof material scope for the project.
  • Coordinated with construction teams during active land development and build phases.
  • Resolved a major delivery failure by negotiating vendor accountability and securing full replacement.
  • Protected project timeline through strong foresight and problem prevention.

Home Depot

Kitchen & Bath Designer (Intern → Hired) · 2022 – 2023

  • Promoted from internship into full-time role based on performance.
  • Generated $500K+ in sales within 6 months.
  • Ranked #1 performer, with regional leadership recognition.
  • Selected for Bank of America credit program, handling sensitive financial and tax data with accuracy.
  • Designed residential and commercial projects using 20/20 design software.

Boyd Company · Aerospace, Seattle, WA

Design Engineering / Federal Inspection Support · 2022

  • Produced precision aerospace components supporting Boeing-related operations.
  • Interpreted engineering blueprints to fabricate multi-part assemblies.
  • Performed inspection checks on material quality, thickness, adhesion, and compliance.
  • Documented failures and submitted formal inspection reports.
  • Operated under high-pressure timelines tied to production continuity.

U.S. Army MWR, Fort Benning

Operations & Safety Coordinator · Federal role · ~18 months

  • Held role requiring government clearance with full background investigation (fingerprinting and screening).
  • Trusted with sensitive financial and personal data, maintaining strict compliance standards.
  • Managed fuel systems, hazardous materials, and environmental safety operations.
  • Conducted certified inspections for vehicles, equipment, and operational assets.
  • Operated heavy equipment (forklift, transport systems) with a clean safety record.
  • Supported large-scale operations and events under federal protocols.

Applebee's

Hospitality & Customer Service · 2016 · early career foundation

  • First U.S. role, built the customer-facing communication style that later shaped client work in flooring and design.
  • Learned to read rooms quickly, handle pressure, and recover service in real time.
  • Stepping stone into the federal Fort Benning role that followed.
Credentials

Certifications, clearance & tools.

Certifications & Clearance

  • Contractor license, eligible
  • OSHA Certified · CPR & First Aid
  • Government clearance, background investigation completed
  • DEERS registered, eligible for military base access
  • Former military forklift certification (clean record)
  • Open to state & international travel · immediate access to Europe

Tools & Technology

  • Field & estimating: MeasureSquare · RollMaster · 20/20 Design · Salesforce CRM
  • CAD & 3D: AutoCAD · SketchUp · Autodesk Maya (advanced modeling, lighting, environments)
  • Design: Figma · Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Web: HTML · CSS · Bootstrap · Responsive Web Design
  • Systems: Microsoft Excel · Network & Systems Fundamentals (Cisco, infrastructure basics)
Career Direction

Where I'm headed.

I am seeking opportunities where I can contribute as a Commercial Project Designer, Construction Specialist, UX/UI Designer, or Hybrid Design Professional. My goal is to bring together field execution, technical thinking, accountability, and design intelligence in roles that recognize both my performance and my multidisciplinary background.

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