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Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Denver, Co, Us

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to define comprehensive product requirements and develop user-centered design solutions.- Utilized wireframing, mockup creation, and prototyping techniques to visually communicate design concepts and streamline user flows, facilitating effective collaboration and understanding among team members.- Played an integral role in user research initiatives, partnering closely with UX Researchers to identify and document user needs and pain points, translating findings into actionable design solutions.- Applied expertise in human psychology and design principles to create visually compelling and intuitive user interfaces aligned with brand identity and accessibility guidelines, ensuring inclusivity and user satisfaction.- Actively participated in usability testing sessions, gathering and incorporating user feedback to iteratively refine and enhance user experiences, ultimately optimizing product usability and effectiveness.- Ensured design consistency across all touchpoints within the customer journey, maintaining a seamless and cohesive user experience throughout the product ecosystem.- Proactively identified and communicated design-related issues and opportunities for improvement, contributing to ongoing refinement and optimization efforts.- Stayed abreast of industry trends, tools, and techniques, continuously integrating best practices into the design process to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.

New York, Ny, Us

Provided a level expert feedback with the Educator Experience team, and to stay on top of important updates via meetings, email, and Slack.• Mentor Sessions: Meet with students 1-on-1 in online video sessions to provide technical and professional support as the student progresses through the curriculum.• Grading: Reviewing student checkpoints submissions and delivering written feedback, including analysis of projects and portfolios.• Assessments & Mock Interviews: Conduct 1-on-1 mock interviews and assessments via video calls and provide written feedback to students based on assessment rubrics.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

- Demonstrated expertise in significant projects such as TrueBlue, PeopleReady, and Boulder Heavy Industries, showcasing the practical application of UX skills.- Cultivated a creative and collaborative team environment, promoting innovation and meeting quality assurance standards.- Advocated for a UX practice aligned with organizational values and client needs, emphasizing creativity and strategic alignment.- Spearheaded the introduction of a UX practice for IMM, integrating user-centered design principles into project workflows and enhancing overall design quality.- Conducted training sessions and workshops to educate team members on UX methodologies, fostering a user-centric culture and design excellence.- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish UX metrics and KPIs, enabling the measurement of design effectiveness and driving continuous improvement efforts.- Implemented user feedback mechanisms and iterative design processes, facilitating ongoing refinement of digital products and services to better meet user needs and preferences.- Acting as a liaison between design, development, and business teams, I ensured the alignment of UX goals with project objectives and organizational priorities.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

- Collaborated with RJ Owen and Universal Mind to architect and design a biometric Operating System, prioritizing user experience and optimizing interface efficiency.- Developed design acumen under the mentorship of F. Poff, contributing to visual UI overhauls for various clients.- Partnered with Leopard to innovate internal mobile experiences for industry leaders like IBM and Comcast, focusing on seamless user interactions.- As Art Director with Galen Leith at Tendril, enhanced the visual and operational appeal of Tendril.com, prioritizing user-centric design principles.- Partnered with Anne Wofford to spearhead comprehensive redesigns of iOS and Android native apps and refine web and mobile platforms for Shopathome.com, ensuring seamless user experiences across various touchpoints.

London, Gb

A design driven technology company and a part of Markit, a global financial information company that’s headquartered in London. Focus is dedicated to the presentation of financial content and data for our clients in the Financial and Media services

Arlington, Virginia, Us

2003 - 2004: Deployment 1 (Infantry) - Iraq2005 - 2007: Deployment 2 (Infantry) - Iraq2007 - 2008: Trainer for Government and Military officials in Combat training, Combatives Instructor, Military Honors2008 - 2009: Deployment 3 (Military Police Officer) - Iraq2011: Volunteered to help in opening a hospital to aid Haitians after a terrible earthquake2012: Volunteered to help with evacuations and checkpoints during the High Park Fire, Fort Collins, CO.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Design And Visual Communications

High School Diploma