Resume

04.2022 - Present

Perficient

Lead UI/UX Designer

As a lead experience design consultant, I help clients fully understand their user base and provide solutions that enhance their digital products. Currently I am working on Caterpillar’s eCommerce experience, called parts.cat.com. My primary responsibility is to lead the UX strategy and design for all pages within the checkout process. I work directly with other experience designers; tech leads and product owners. My duty is to provide solutions that solve the most complex business challenges and support the needs of Caterpillars customers and dealers. As a lead, I am trusted to make impactful decisions that align the greater experience design team and increase productivity. This includes alignment on design system updates as well as overall maintenance of the teams Figma workspace.

Responsibilities

UI/UX Design / Digital Strategy / Process Creation

07.2018 - 04.2022

Cynosure LLC

Lead Designer

At Cynosure I was the lead digital designer. My primary focus was to manage the creative for all major website initiatives. My day to days consisted of a heavy dose of UI/UX design, strategy, and execution. I was responsible for creating and organizing digital assets and ensuring that all digital products were on brand and aligned to the overall design system. I also managed a variety of different technical vendors, who assisted with engineering and content creation / deployment.

I played a big role in the evolution and maintenance of the brand identity, especially as it related to digital applications. I often created resources that helped bridge the gap between creative and other functions within the greater marketing team.

Responsibilities

UI/UX Design / Print Design / Corporate Brand Strategy / Product Branding / Event Design / Process Creation

04.2017 - 07.2018

Silvertech, Inc.

UI/UX Designer

At Silvertech I was responsible for creating beautiful websites with seamless functionality. My skills as a UI/UX designer were needed during all phases of development, from ideation to launch. I worked closely with engineers, content strategists, and clients to create compelling brand stories, and to ensure all digital products exceeded the needs of each client.

Responsibilities

UI/UX Design / Art Direction / Content Strategy & Deployment

11.2015 - 04.2017

Wayfair.com

Graphic Designer

My main responsibility at Wayfair was to innovate and improve the way in which users interact with product. This involved constant AB testing as well as continuous competitor analysis as it related to the Product Listing and Product Detail Pages.

I was also responsible for the appearance of the internal admin site. This included heavy UI/UX work, creating pattern libraries, and working hand in hand with engineering to produce an easy to use resource.

From there I joined the Video Production Team. My responsibilities on this team were to develop graphics and storyboards for social campaigns as well as national TV commercials.

Responsibilities

UI/UX Design / Visual Design / Art Direction / Video Production

03.2012 - 11.2015

Marketreach, Inc.

Graphic Designer

Marketreach is where I began my professional career as a graphic designer. It was a fast-paced agency environment. I gained experience working with large tech clients such as Hewlett Packard, Dell, vmware, and Thermo Fisher. I was responsible for designing cutting edge sales and marketing tools, like interactive demo units and brochures. This is where my passion for branding and good design unfolded.

Responsibilities

UI/UX Design / Visual Design / Art Direction / Video Production / Brand Identity