Ariel Hawkins
About Ariel Hawkins
Ariel Hawkins is a Skillbridge Intern specializing in UX Design at Rise8, with a background in the United States Air Force. She is transitioning from a military career to focus on government technology applications while pursuing a Master of Science in User Experience at Arizona State University.
Work at Rise8
Ariel Hawkins serves as a Skillbridge Intern in UX Design at Rise8, starting in 2023. This internship is part of a transition from a military career to a focus on user experience design, particularly in government technology applications. The role involves applying design principles to enhance user interactions and improve the usability of digital products.
Current Role in the United States Air Force
Ariel Hawkins has been with the United States Air Force since 2010, currently holding the position of Broadcast Journalist. In this role, she has accumulated over 14 years of experience. Additionally, since 2017, she has served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of SERE Visual Information at Fairchild Air Force Base, where she oversees visual information operations.
Previous Experience at USCENTCOM
Ariel Hawkins worked as a Multimedia Producer at USCENTCOM from 2021 to 2022 for a duration of six months. This position involved creating and managing multimedia content, contributing to effective communication and information dissemination within the command.
Education and Expertise
Ariel Hawkins is pursuing a Master of Science in User Experience at Arizona State University, expected to be completed in 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, achieved between 2020 and 2023. In addition, she completed the Google UX Design Certificate in January 2023, which strengthened her skills in user research, wireframing, and prototyping.
Career Transition and Opportunities
Ariel Hawkins is transitioning from her military career to a role in UX design, focusing on entry or junior-level positions or graduate-level internships. She is available for opportunities starting June 1, 2023, as she seeks to apply her skills in user experience design within the government technology sector.