All Rounder
Experience
15 years
Work Location
Remote
Work Schedule
Full Time
Workload
28 Hrs/Wk
Business language
EN
Approx. Hourly Rate
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ClaraAparisi
CX Strategist × Market Researcher
Sollective’s Key Insights
Skilled in advising top-level management and business executives
Possess project direction/planning capabilities
Continuous learner/committed to self-improvement
Skills
Top Skills
Design Consulting
Design Research
Stakeholder Management
Workshop
Coaching
Capabilities
People Management
Working in a Remote Team
Flexible Working Across Time Zones
Stakeholder Management
Presenting to Clients & Leadership
Large Corporate Experience
Startup Experience
International Experience
Experience
Past Clients
Starbucks
Paypal
Ubisoft
Accenture
Sun Life
Industry experience
Human Resources (HR)
Insurance
Research
Design
Education & Training
Work History
Principal Designer
Freelance
CAB Studio / Design
May 2025 - Present・1 year
Founded CAB Studios to provide innovative business design, learning design, and strategy solutions tailored to the unique needs of users and customers.
I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and organisations to apply human-centred design methodologies, enhancing customer experiences throughout Asia, with bases in Hong Kong and Japan.
By leveraging AI and digital tools for research, prototyping, and optimising project workflows, I ensure both efficiency and effectiveness, while also focusing on creating effective learning experiences and facilitating collaboration. I drive creativity and innovation in projects across diverse sectors, including corporate, non-profit, and agency environments.
Skills: Business Strategy, Business Processes, CX Strategy, Training, Design Consulting
Guest Lecturer
Freelance
HKUST / Education & Training
Jun 2022 - Present・3 years 11 months
Invited as a guest lecturer in 2022, I designed and delivered a customized 4-month Design Thinking program for the Master of Science in Business Analytics students at HKUST. In recognition of the program's remarkable success, I was not only invited to return as a guest lecturer for the 2023, 2024 & 2025 cohorts but also to continue the conversations and engagements beyond the program. This opportunity allowed for further collaboration and the exploration of innovative problem-solving approaches through design with the talented individuals I had the pleasure of working with.
- 400+ students supported via workshops and coaching since 2022
- 95% of surveyed students reported increased clarity around their next career steps (from post-programme surveys)
- Top-performing students consistently selected for follow-up 1:1 coaching based on growth, engagement, and initiative
Skills: Stakeholder Management, Training, Workshop, Design Consulting, Coaching
Principal Designer
Lead
Employee
MAKE Studios / Design
Jan 2022 - May 2025・3 years 4 months
- Oversee planning and management of innovative learning design projects for clients across industries, involving stakeholder engagement, customer research, insight generation and prototyping, all while navigating market demands and driving sustainable business results.
- Front high-profile client engagement and management consulting workshops across all levels, including C-Suite, to distil complex information, ideate, prototype, test, and develop actionable recommendations based on recognising nuances and developing value propositions.
- Conceptualise and road-map bespoke training programmes for diverse clients; create training materials, organise, and conduct in-person and virtual training sessions for up to 1000 employees.
- Orchestrate personalised change management coaching service for clients; leveraged strong leadership skills to provide guidance to executives focused on training, communications, and metrics.
Skills: Design Research, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Design Consulting, Creative Direction
Client Partner
Lead
Employee
Hyper Island / Education & Training
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022・3 years 7 months
- Served as brand delegate and pitched in-person to establish competitive advantage and close sales, all while developing a network of relationships with key companies and meeting customer demands through various methods, including conducting needs analysis.
- Led end-to-end sales pipeline management for bespoke capability-building programmes and educational courses, including short intensive courses tailored for leading organisations, focusing on the development of sales strategies and customer relationship management to secure new clients.
- Identified, evaluated, and secured partnerships across Hyper Island’s programme verticals, including Leadership, Business Transformation, Innovation and Technology to co-create new products in consultation with clients.
- Designed and facilitated innovative learning programmes for organisations and government apprenticeships to maximise educational opportunities through customised learning plans and delivery modes.
Skills: Business Development, New Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Training
Languages
English
Native
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Native
Qualifications
Higher education
University of Teesside
Masters
Digital Management
2016 - 2017
Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU
Bachelors
Advertising
2005 - 2010