Phoemela Ballaran
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Phoemela Ballaran

Experience Designer in Philippines, She/Her

cultivating a luscious inner/outer world

A year ago

About

data, design, code, poetry

Projects

2021

Our group used Twitter data and machine learning to determine the sentiments and main concerns of Metro Manila residents regarding COVID-19 vaccination. We then created a Q&A bot to address some of those concerns.

Streamlit link: talkingvac.streamlit.app/

2021

Using Spotify data and k-nearest neighbors algorithm, our team came up with a list of artists that ITZY can collaborate with.

Streamlit link: sprint2project.streamlit.app/

Side Projects

Ongoing
Gabay Tarot

"Gabay" is a Tagalog word that means "guide" or "guidance". This is a personal project inspired by the thought of what it would feel like to use a tarot deck that reflects my heritage.

2022

My output for the "Introduction to Coding for Designers" offering by Index. An exploration into the essence of my abode in the digital realm.

Speaking

2021
The Power in Softness: Using Soft Data to Understand Ourselves at Developh Camp
Philippines

A talk on how data analysis can enrich our relationship with ourselves and help us record and tell our own stories.

Work Experience

2023 — Now
Montreal, Canada (Remote)

Manages community relationships by answering queries and gathering insights into their preferences. Supports the Product Psychology Masterclass by managing course ticket inquiries, transaction and billing support emails, and updating client information. Provides course feedback support by responding to member feedback or questions and reporting on feedback trends to inform course updates.

2022 — 2022
Makati City, Philippines

Led data governance and established data standards. Managed vendor relationships for data cleaning initiatives and provided reports to internal stakeholders.

2021 — 2021
California, USA (Remote)

Designed graphics for social media and newsletters, as well as physical assets.

2021 — 2021
Pasig City, Philippines

Created market research reports using social media and survey data, which involved collecting, cleaning, processing, visualizing, and interpreting the data.

2018 — 2020
Quezon City, Philippines

Designed SQL queries to produce reports for a local banking institution project. Engineered ETL process for a proof of concept project using Amazon Forecast. Provided assistance in developing presentations for various project proposals through research or UI prototyping.

2017 — 2017
Quezon City, Philippines

Supervised tasks pertaining to interproject and public-facing communications, including social media management, graphic design, event management, and science communication.

2017 — 2017
Quezon City, Philippines

Maintained the accuracy and currency of technical document information and numerical data of products.

Education

2023
UX Design Bootcamp from UX+ University

Contact

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