π Hello and Bonjour! I'm dedicated to transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions through human-centered methodologies and beautiful design interfaces. With 7+ years of experience in the user experience (UX/UI), human-centered, and graphic design fields, I've honed my skills in the design process: problem definition, research, prototyping, visual/conceptual development, and production hand-off.πΌΒ Currently, I'm a volunteer product designer with the United States Digital Response (USDR) on their Grants.gov redesign. This platform aims to help grant seekers produce competitive grant applications by facilitating collaboration between relevant organizations and individuals.I recently wrapped up a four-year UX Designer role with Cadre5, where I developed custom enterprise platforms for various government agencies, including the Departments of Defense and Energy.In both roles, I excel at tackling complex user requirements, refining prototypes with stakeholders and engineers, and managing design systems. I conduct and leverage user research to improve my product's usability, desirability, and value. I thrive in collaborative environments, communicate proactively (on-site and remote), and heavily value my growth and education as a mid-career designer. π My journey in human-centered product design is fueled by a commitment to understanding people's motivations, desires, and needs as part of an iterative process for identifying opportunities for impact. Balancing that with my foundations in visual design, I aim to create well-crafted interventions, concepts, and solutions that address complex societal challenges. π΄πΌββοΈ Outside of work, I'm passionate about urban design, placemaking, and sustainable transportation. I proudly advocate for Saint Louis, MO, our beautiful parks, and our world-class food and arts scene. I also dance tango, enjoy making letterpress prints, and play bass guitar.π€ Let's connect! I'm open to full-time and contract UX opportunities in impact-focused sectors such as healthcare, civic design, and enterprise software. I'm always open to an insightful discussion on research, tools of the trade, and finding purpose in and out of the workplace.
Listed skills include Graphic Design, Photoshop, Indesign, Adobe Creative Suite, and 20 others.