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Establish and drive adoption of processes and methodologies to achieve the UX Strategy. Involved in every step of design, including research, ideation, mapping user flows, prototyping, creating mockups, and designing high-fidelity Ul's. Identify areas of need for design direction, lead user-focused thinking across product portfolios, and conduct and lead design reviews with designers at key project milestones, and steward projects into best-in-class experiences. Guiding projects to align with documented goals by empowering the UX team to drive innovative approaches.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Responsible for cross-functional tasks/projects with all HR and Corporate Communications telling great stories through creative use of full-scale graphic, visual, and content design (logos, branding, presentation, etc.) to help enhance messaging and communications for executives and other stakeholders.• Lead Designer working in collaboration with internal clients, external vendors and production staff to conceptualize audio/video initiatives. Including Interfacing and collaborating directly with C-level and Sr. Executive team• Participates in and/or leads brainstorming sessions.• Visual design for multiple types of deliverables including print material, web-based content, motion graphics, and UI Design.• Mentored team members and new hires in best practices, design techniques and standards

Rochester, New York Area

Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Expert in the translation of principles of user-centered design, usability, business and functional needs into user interface designs that will increase productivity, ease of use, and customer satisfaction of Paychex products Develops design concepts, wireframes, mock-ups, usage scenarios, behavior rules, navigation maps, style guides, and other UI design documents that will be used to drive software/application development. Defines and/or modifies the visual layout, graphic elements, and overall look of applications to ensure designs are consistent with Paychex standards. Gathers insights from user research and usability testing and uses them to inspire and inform design throughout the stages of the product cycle. Conducts design reviews and action planning to ensure compliance to standards, branding, creative strategies, and cohesive user experience across multiple products and platforms. Collaborates closely with end-users, business unit stakeholders, business analysts, information architects, interface designers, developers, and project managers to ensure that designs account for the needs of all business areas. Contributes to the development of tools and processes that improve productivity and increase the quality of UX deliverables.Mentors other interaction design team members to educate them on design standards, processes, and tools.

Rochester, New York Area

• Responsible for the Illustration and Animation for the First Time User Experience for all Blackboard tools and applications. • UX for the Blackboard Learn and MOOC (Open Education) platforms • Manager of Creative Department including 4 designers and 2 Developers • Manager of web development responsible for the Design and Implementation of K12 Web and interactive applications. • Responsible for the Design and Development of all School World Marketing and Brand Materials • Client consultation and project management through all phases of the web development process • UI/UX of the School World administration area.

Freelance Illustrator | Cartoonist• Responsible for the design and illustration of 5-6 of advertisements for international publication.

Web Designer | Developer