Based in New York City

Charlie "2bored" Vargas

Data Analyst & Multimodal Designer

Transforming complex data into actionable insights and crafting intuitive digital experiences that bridge the gap between analytics and design.

Experience

Professional journey in technology and development

October 2023 — Present

Business Intelligence + Data Analytics Intern

Apple Montessori Schools

  • Automated KPI dashboards in PowerBI integrating HR, Finance, and enrollment data across 20+ schools, reducing manual reporting time by 50% and saving leadership 15+ hours monthly.
  • Delivered real-time performance analytics that directly informed pricing strategy, staffing decisions, and market expansion planning.
  • Integrated and cleaned 3+ years of data from multiple CRM systems and billing platforms, mapping full customer journey and identifying conversion bottlenecks that increased enrollment rates.
  • Built predictive enrollment models tracking 20+ schools, improving forecasting accuracy by 50% and generating data-driven recommendations that reduced student attrition by 10%.
  • Supported annual tuition and fee pricing analysis, organizing complex rate and policy data across 20+ sites, validating accuracy, and enabling timely updates for open enrollment.
  • Streamlined the acquisition process, managing 150+ active targets, preliminary and accelerating go/no-go decisions.
PowerBISQLExcelPythonTableauPowerPointWord
August 2025 — October 2025

UI/UX Designer

Rossitech LTD

  • Led end-to-end web design projects for clients launching their first digital presence, leveraging Figma, Framer, Sketch and other online design tools to create visually compelling, mobile optimized, and high-converting websites.
  • Applied UI/UX best practices to develop design systems, wireframes, and interactive prototypes that balanced usability, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal across devices and platforms.
  • Designed and developed web interfaces grounded in human creativity, using AI tools solely to refine visual layouts, optimize responsiveness and enhance usability.
  • Refined prototypes through multiple-round testing, evolving designs to improve user flow, reduce friction, and elevate anticipated conversion rates.
  • Maintained a disciplined design workflow, applying version control, component libraries, and structured handoffs to streamline development and accelerate delivery timelines.
FigmaFramerSketchAdobe Illustrator

Education

Academic foundation and continuous learning

August 2024 - Present

Bachelor of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship

Northeastern University

New York, NY

  • Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Accounting, Legal Environment of Business, Visual Merchandising, and more.
  • Served as Treasurer for the Fashion Organization, efficiently managing fundraising and revenue, and creating informative and engaging digital media.
September 2020 - May 2024

High School Diploma

Academy for Performing Arts

Scotch Plains, NJ

  • Completed four years of intensive, conservatory-style training in classical ballet, modern (Graham/Horton), and contemporary techniques, maintaining a rigorous daily rehearsal schedule alongside a full academic load.
  • Performed in over 10 showcases and mainstage productions, collaborating with guest choreographers to learn and perform complex repertoire and refine stage presence, spatial awareness, and ensemble synchronization.

Additional Experience

Other professional roles and experiences

February 2026 — Present

Team Toro

NJ Devils

  • Coordinated in-arena activations that kept fans energized between periods, delivering scripted moments and live engagement tailored to each game-day theme.
  • Collaborated with operations and creative partners to rehearse and refine movement cues, ensuring every activation stayed on-brand while meeting safety guidelines.
Fan EngagementEvent CoordinationTeam Collaboration
September 2025 - Present

"WOO!" Crew

NJ Devils

  • Drove engagement with 10,000+ Devils fans per game through on-ice events and game enhancement activities.
  • Positively represented the brand in a public-facing role, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and demonstrating effective communication.
Fan EngagementCommunicationPublic Relations
Summer 2022 + 2023

Lifeguard

Lifetime Fitness

  • Demonstrated strong observational skills and quick decision-making in high-pressure situations to ensure patron safety.
  • Enforced rules and responded quickly to emergencies, highlighting critical thinking and adherence to protocols.
Event CoordinationCustomer ServiceProblem Solving
December 2021 - September 2022

Head Instructor

Cesar-Kai Karate Academy

  • Ensured excellent customer service to families, promoting student engagement, motivation, and safety.
  • Taught complex forms and sparring, mentoring students to develop strong personal traits and life lessons.
Customer ServiceTeachingLeadership

Skills & Technologies

A comprehensive toolkit for data analysis, web development, and creative design.

Data & Analytics

PythonSQLData AnalyticsFlaskBusiness Operations

Frontend Engineering

ReactViteJavaScriptHTMLCSS

Visual & Interaction Design

D3.jsResponsive LayoutsInteractive PrototypingStorytelling

Collaboration & Deployment

Next.jsGitVercelAgile Workflow

Featured Works

Every project is a chance to blend design and development, shaping bold interactive ideas into sleek digital realities

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Preview image for NYC Distance Based Pricing project

NYC Distance Based Pricing

Analyzed MTA ridership data to demonstrate that replacing flat fares ($2.90) with distance-based pricing ($2.00 + $0.24/mile) could increase annual revenue by $277M while reducing costs for 29% of riders.

PythonSQLData AnalyticsBusiness Operations
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Preview image for SpeedReader project

SpeedReader

A high-performance web application that utilizes Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) and Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting to enable distraction-free reading at speeds of up to 1000 words per minute.

ReactViteJavaScriptHTMLCSS
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Preview image for Data Visualization Dashboard project

Data Visualization Dashboard

An interactive dashboard for data analysis and visualization with customizable charts and filters.

D3.jsPythonFlask

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's connect!

Email
iamcharlesvargas@gmail.com
Phone
+1 (908) 510-5281
Location
New York City, NY