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Bend, Or, Us

Remote, Us

In this role, I advanced our design system with a strong emphasis on usability, sustainability, and scalability. I efficiently handled multiple projects in dynamic settings, crafting internal tools for elite threat hunting teams. I took charge of design operations within product groups, spearheading UX enhancements and strategy. My leadership extended to high-visibility design projects, where I mentored junior designers and collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams encompassing research, writing, engineering, and QA. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in guiding a team of designers and researchers and influencing product direction through strategic contributions.

Remote, Us

As a Senior Product Designer at Crowdstrike, I led the design of cybersecurity solutions for enterprise clients. I took ownership of complex projects, drove organizational improvements, implemented service design processes, and promoted UX maturity within the team. I actively contributed to high-level UX strategy, product roadmap planning, and coordinated significant architectural initiatives.

Remote, Us

In this role I was privileged to design comprehensive, cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for major enterprise clients, showcasing my proficiency in user-centric product design. Collaborating seamlessly with a cross-functional UX team encompassing research, writing, engineering, and QA, I leveraged my strong communication and teamwork skills to drive the design team's strategic direction and effect significant organizational enhancements on a daily basis.

Seattle, Washington, Us

I worked as a UX Designer II on the Loyalty team within the UX Design department at Nordstrom. I spent my days working among a plethora of talented professionals; designing delightful omnichannel web and app experiences for Nordstrom's most loyal customers. In all my work I ensured that I was making data-driven decisions that maintained and enhanced Nordstrom's century-long reputation for integrity, customer service, and innovation. I used a variety of tools including but not limited to: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Principle, and Sketch.

In this role, I strategically designed and rigorously tested a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare app that seamlessly integrated with an innovative smoking cessation device, emphasizing usability, accessibility, and scalability. I adeptly managed multifaceted relationships with diverse stakeholders across the dynamic organization. Leveraging design thinking and user-centered design principles, I crafted intuitive and engaging user experiences, ensuring alignment with the product's strategy and enhancing overall user satisfaction.I used a variety of tools including but not limited to: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Principle, and Dreamweaver.

Reston, Virginia, Us

When I worked at the National Center for Telehealth and Technology at Joint Base Lewis-McChord I was in charge of the UI/UX, visual designs, and information architecture of several healthcare apps and websites. My primary goal was to create products that assisted military veterans in recovering from head injuries, PTSD, and other health and mental health problems so they may live more normal, healthier lives. I used a variety of tools including but not limited to: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Axure, and Dreamweaver.

Seattle, Wa, Us

In this role I was responsible for quality assurance and the final user experience for Kindle educational publications. I worked on a collaborative team that ran on the Agile project management method. We worked within pre-established corporate design principles and style guides to develop products that lived up to Amazon's high standards. Most of my responsibilities involved using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to optimize digital publication layouts and functionality of interactive features.

In this position I was responsible for constructing, designing, and maintaining websites and web applications for the Seattle Community College District. My duties included content management, updating the SQL Server database, developing and maintaining pages of the website using HTML5 and CSS3, and updating the information architecture, visual designs, and user interaction for the student registration portal.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine Arts

Web Design Certification, Web Design