UI/UX Designer
Contact
Education
Springboard Bootcamp
UX Design Career Track, Certification
April 2021
Illinois State University
Masters of Fine Arts in Art Technology
December 2017
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
May 2014
Skills
User Research,
User personas,
Empathy mapping,
Typography,
Visual Design,
Mobile and web interface design, Information Architecture,
Interaction Design
Branding
Illustration
Usability Testing,
A/B Testing,
Low-High fidelity Prototyping
Toolkit
Sketch App
Figma
InVision
Axure
JIRA
Zeplin
Adobe Creative Suite
(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, AfterEffects, XD)
Microsoft Office Suite
WordPress
Wix website builder
Pen & Paper
Experience
Sr. Art Director (UIUX) MRM
Remote | June 2021—August 2023
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Designed usable, accessible, and engaging digital experiences for the web and mobile.
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Exercised independent judgment with minimal supervisor direction.
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Partnered closely with the UX team leads and developers to create consistent visual styles and interactions.
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Collaborate with the GM e-commerce team to design a prototype for GMC, Cadillac, and Chevy parts and accessories responsive website.
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I was part of the team to design a style guide — a resource for both designers and engineers.
Product Designer Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Remote | August 2021—February 2022
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Translated insights into actionable solutions, products, or services on my account page.
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Created A/B testing to improve member journeys through design.
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As the lead designer on Manage My Account, I designed the member experience for account security, profile, and preferences, incorporating research and conducting user testing to ensure our member experience is as seamless as possible.
UX/UI Designer Milsobox
Remote | March 2021—April 2021
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Planned and conducted user research including Customer Journey Map, Task flows, information architecture, surveys, and personas.
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Conducted competitive analysis studies to determine ease of use and drive conversion rate up.
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Collaborated with a Co-designer to create interactive prototypes in Figma.
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Reviewed web analytics to identify behavioral patterns from Google Analytics.
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Proactively developed a usability test plan and script to conduct a user interview.
Visual Designer The UPS Store
Remote | October 2017—April 2021
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Created logos, stationery, and various marketing materials for branding purposes.
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In charge of all print files for resolution, color balancing, color breakdowns, bleeds, crossovers, sizing, and formatting.
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Manage design assets such as fonts, images, illustrations, and color palettes.
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Brought fresh direction and insight through design solutions while maintaining and reinforcing brand standards.
Graphic Designer Thisway Global
Austin, Texas | July 2018—December 2018
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Illustrated new logos, icons, infographics, booklets, business cards, banners, posters, invitation cards, and flyers.
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Closely collaborated with IT and marketing teams to solve complex issues like interaction modules and data visualization.
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Built sales personas, one-pagers, and whiteboards for several projects for product marketing.
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Created landing pages and sign-up forms for events like HRTech, TAB, and Disrupt.
Graphic Designer/Gallery Associate University Galleries
Normal, Illinois | August 2016—December 2017
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Managed and uploaded weekly newsletters and Art shows on the website.
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Collaborated with Artists and curators for Art installations.
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Created brochures and handouts for the Gallery Art Exhibition.
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Customized Vinyl and hung them for display.
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Greeted all visitors and helped set up the food table and show stage.
UIUX Intern Keyo.co
Chicago, Illinois | July 2017—August 2017
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Produced a home page, landing page, and menu structure in WordPress.
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Created web optimization, SEO, and links for better reach.
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Conducted primary and secondary research for Coffee shops in the Chicago area.
Graphic Designer Inkovation
Santa Fe Springs, California | September 2014—May 2015
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Worked directly with the Brand Creative Production team and designers to create final files for print & digital assets.
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Supported design & marketing teams in the preparation of mock-ups and boards for creative presentation meetings.