Lead the user experience for an edtech platform that serves over 100K monthly users in high schools across the U.S. Oversee products from concept to launch. Collaborate with C-Suite and cross-functional teams to build, release, and maintain products. Work closely with the development team to oversee design implementation, communicate requirements, and keep the big picture in view. Manage hundreds of prototypes for several products. Create and maintain a comprehensive design system using Figma, Storybook and Notion. Oversee AA compliance platform-wide as the lead accessibility expert. Responsibilities include: Industry and comparable research, UX research and testing, Requirement gathering, Product strategy and management, UI design and handoff, Design system building, Design review, Accessibility and Semantic compliance, Customer interviews and feedback gathering, Champion best practices in design, Conceptualize new products and features, regular accessibility audits, ticket creation and VPAT authoring.

Collaborated with companies, design agencies, and software firms to identify challenges, plan solutions, and execute with efficiency. Delivered custom solutions, including web and mobile app designs, design systems, brand identities, and websites. Proficiencies include: UI/UX Design, Product Design, Design Systems, Front-end Development, Accessibility, Brand Development & Design, Graphic Design and Information Architecture.

Activate is an event that aims to enrich our local tech community by establishing and furthering the careers of individuals in the web & technology field. Our goal is to bring awareness of this field to the young community and build bridges between the future and current workforce in order to increase interest in careers in technology. We also invite current professionals to participate in furthering their skills to build a stronger workforce.

Maxon Media merged with Envoc to create Envoc Creative. Designed and developed client-manageable websites with CMS technologies and interfaces for software applications. Met with clients gather requirements, present deliverables, and provide trainings. Responsibilities include: user experience design, information architecture, web design and front-end development, graphic design, and brand development.Technologies Used: HTML5/XHTML, CSS2/3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP & MySQL, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Fortress, Git, SVN, WordPress, ExpressionEngine, Mockups, Craft CMS, Sublime Text, SCSS/LESS, Sketch, UXPin

Hired and mentored designers and developers. Responsible for managing internal processes in the creative department of Envoc. This includes streamlining the design and development process, enforcing design and development standards and ensuring a high level of quality and performance from the team.

Develop websites and blogs with client-side and server-side languages. Build client-manageable websites with CMS technologies. Design web interfaces. Create custom Flash pieces. Support sites once they are live. Manage and support hosting and domains.Technologies Used: HTML / XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Actionscript, PHP & MySQL, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Aptana, WordPress, ExpressionEngine

Develop websites that are web-standard compliant and accessible. Many projects are community-driven websites.Technologies Used: XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, TextMate, WordPress, Drupal, Photoshop, Subversion

Design elements for ReflectView digital signage system. WPF development-- Create graphics and animations using Microsoft Expression programs. Design marketing collateral and trade show graphics. Design and code Reflect Systems web banner ads. Create vector and raster icons for digital signage and webcasting system. Troubleshoot webcasting code issues. Began the position as an intern and was offered a paid position when the internship ended. I then assisted in directing and helping design interns with their assignments.Technologies used:CSS, XHTML, Javascript, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Expression Blend and Design, After Effects

Slice artwork and code websites. Create custom animation pieces in Flash. Rescue and/or update existing sites. Train and assist co-workers with learning processes and troubleshooting.Technologies Used:CSS, XHTML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Audition