resume

work history

WebFirst - UI/UX Designer/Developer

Oct 2023 - present

• Lead designer on multiple government projects, including agriculture, health, and labor.
• Conducted usability research with the American public to verify deliverables, product features, and design.
• Provided accessibility and usability guidance for all projects.
• Collaborated with clients, product management, development, and QA teams to ensure project delivery.

Freelance - Designer, Developer, Illustrator

Nov 2010 - present

• Work has included web design, front-end web development, logo/brand development, graphic/print design, illustration, and project management.

Nomad - Senior Product Designer

May 2022 - Aug 2023

• Redesigned the core website and sales funnel to improve lead conversion.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve internal efficiencies and allow for automation.
• Worked with the executive, product, and engineering teams to define improved functionality in the core software product.
• Iterated on the overall brand and managed collateral for all teams.
• Managed sprints and grooming with the engineering team for customer-facing initiatives.

Motili (Daikin North America) - Senior UI/UX Designer

Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

• Researched and designed solutions to facilitate automation in the core platform.
• Implemented a design system for use by multiple engineering teams to help the organization scale and iterate.
• Managed internal requests and designed improvements to increase the efficiency of the core platform.
• Designed and iterated on B2C websites to help drive revenue to new business segments.

UpPurpose (United Way) - Product Designer

Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

• Implemented a design system to improve the overall experience of separate product offerings under one platform.
• Performed user interviews and researched competitors to help define new products.
• Updated and organized branding guidelines, marketing materials, and presentation decks.

Four Winds Interactive - Senior Product Designer

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

• Collaborated within internal teams to define requirements and design flexible, out-of-the-box solutions for clients.
• Conducted research and performed testing with customers to improve product iterations.
• Brainstormed, conceptualized, and executed open-source content for use by the entire client portfolio.

Four Winds Interactive - Designer

Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

• Led design workshops to help define client needs and align with business requirements.
• Managed the design of multiple client projects, including daily updates, frequent review sessions, and on-site implementations.
• Brainstormed, conceptualized, and executed open-source content for use by the entire client portfolio.
• Implemented and performed a design QA process with the development team.

bswift (Aetna) - UX Designer

Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

• Researched and designed new product offerings within the core software platform.
• Committed front-end code and performed quality assurance to assist the engineering team.
• Updated the design and functionality of existing products to align with an evolving design system.
• Collaborated with the marketing team on special projects, including video assets, emails, and illustrations.

The University of Chicago ARD - Web Developer

Nov 2010 - Mar 2014

• Designed, developed, and tested all email templates, online giving forms, and websites for multiple segments of the university’s alumni division.
• Created a code base for the award-winning redesign of the university’s alumni magazine.
• Designed special university projects with internal teams and partnerships, including illustrations and graphic assets.

Moving Station, LLC - Account Coordinator

Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

• Built and maintained client and customer relationships.
• Created and managed daily reports for several different clients.
• Interviewed and trained new members of the operations team during a time of rapid growth.
• Designed and implemented a computer literacy test to strengthen the hiring process.

education

Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Media & Web Design

Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago

Oct 2010

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Communications

Michigan State University

Aug 2005

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