I'm a designer and over the years I've learned to wear a lot of hats in this space from product, to UX, to UI, to Web Design & Development. My goal is to help make everyday life a bit easier, more intuitive, and of course, visually appealing. While I absolutely love making things look stunning, my real passion lies in creating experiences that feel effortless and human-centered. After all, what's beauty without usability?
Continue to evole my skillset utilizing the latest programs and AI tools.
Design & Dev Tools Used
Figma
Photoshop
Visual Studio Code
Work History
Sr. User Experience Designer
Jan 2017 - Jan 2025
Develop and execute UX strategies for client websites, ensuring alignment with branding and high engagement standards. Lead design sprints with clients and cross-functional teams to create user-centered product solutions. Conduct UX research to inform design, producing user journeys, mockups, and wireframes. Deliver interactive product demos tailored to client needs and sales presentations. Advocate for accessibility and cohesive visual aesthetics, while managing a team to ensure consistent, high-quality demo updates across multiple product types.
UX Designer / Sales Demo Lead
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Designed and managed responsive website demos for internal sales teams to showcase the full range of benefit solutions.
Functional Analyst
Jun 2011 - Aug 2014
Developed detailed specifications and implemented the content and logical structure for participants' online experiences within the Workstream tool. Oversaw the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality and user satisfaction.
Functional Analyst
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Developed detailed specifications and implemented the content and logical structure for participants' online experiences within the Workstream tool. Oversaw the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality and user satisfaction.
Functional Analyst
Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
Developed detailed specifications and implemented the content and logical structure for participants' online experiences within the Workstream tool. Oversaw the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality and user satisfaction.
Digipath Programmer
Apr 2005 - Sep 2007
Designed and programmed dynamic Health & Welfare and Accidental Death & Dismemberment worksheets and confirmation documents.
Digipath Programmer
Dec 2003 - Apr 2005
Designed and programmed dynamic Health & Welfare and Accidental Death & Dismemberment worksheets and confirmation documents.
Certifications
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Conducting Remote UX Research InterviewsLinkedIn · Jun 2025
Design Thinking for UX Design ManagersLinkedIn · Jun 2025
UX Design: Creating PersonasLinkedIn · Jun 2025
UX Foundations: Analyzing User DataLinkedIn · Jun 2025
UX Research Methods: InterviewingLinkedIn · Jun 2025
User Experience for Web DesignLinkedIn · Jun 2025
User Experience InsightsLynda.com · Sep 2016
Figma for UX DesignLinkedIn · Jun 2025
Figma: Animating Design PrototypesLinkedIn · Jun 2025
Figma: Using Auto LayoutLinkedIn · Jun 2025
Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi: Prototyping in FigmaLinkedIn · Jun 2025
Making Sense of the CSS Box ModelLynda.com · Sep 2015
Responsive SVG ImagesLynda.com · Aug 2015
JavaScript and AJAX Integration TechniquesLynda.com · Jun 2015
JavaScript and JSON Integration TechniquesLynda.com · Jun 2015
SVG Rollovers with CSSLynda.com · Nov 2014
Web Motion: An OverviewLynda.com · Jan 2014
Lighting with Flash: The BasicsLynda.com · Jan 2014
Time-Lapse Photography: Start to FinishLynda.com · Nov 2013
Photoshop Color Correction: Extreme Color CastLynda.com · Nov 2013
