BFA Fine Art, 2001, cum laude, Emphasis in Photography / Graphic Design, University of Missouri Saint Louis

Developing a iOS and Android e-commerce application and responsive web experience for scanning, ordering and managing product for the convenience store market. Creating screen flows, design system, UI and high fidelity prototypes to present to stakeholders and test with users. Defining interactions and annotating designs files for hand off to local and offshore development team.

As a Senior UX/UI Designer at MiTek in the New Market Growth division, responsible for creating and prototyping new technologies to transform and drive data-driven applications in the modular building solutions market. Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic, start-up-like environment, I work as the sole UX/UI Designer, handling all aspects of UX from discovery, IA mapping, user flows, wireframing, prototyping, UI design and visual design for a suite of applications.

Lead and drive solutions for visual design / UX processes transforming Centene’s B2B Health Net Employer Portal insurance platform. Utilize user-centric design processes to developed strategies, concept designs, user stories, user personas, and journey maps to improve customer experience, optimize flows and modernize the platform's design system and UI. Conducted user testing to validate design decisions and present outcomes to product owners / stakeholders and facilitate negotiations to gain consensus on product solutions.

Act as a student coach / mentor / advisor to counsel, support and provide technical / professional input and experience in industry best practices as pupils progress though UX / UI curriculum.

Collaborated as a UX consultant with a Fortune 500 utility company, creating a customer-facing desktop and mobile experience for the Enhance Service Order Team. Worked closely with the Creative Director, Product Owner, and developers to create a branded experience that allowed customers to transfer utility service online seamlessly. Developed journey maps, concept designs, wireframes, and process documentation, and conducted user testing. Presented findings to stakeholders and the UX team.

Responsible for converting ambiguous ideas from whiteboard sketches and wireframes, to high fidelity comps for responsive design. Prototype cutting edge detailed design concepts for complex problems and presenting solutions to product owners, developers, and key stakeholders. Respond well to direction and change requests with a positive attitude that builds relationships and strengthens team dynamics.

UX / UI designer working with Caterpillar in a dedicated traveling consultant position. Act as UX team lead, responsible for vetting, hiring and mentoring junior team members for the account. Working in a fast paced complex environment on global e-commerce site parts.cat.com site doing 2+ Billion dollars in online sales and translated into over 10 languages

Provide consulting and contract / project based art direction and visual design services. Consult agency clients on brand strategy, brand voice and best practices for digital marketing strategy and visual execution. Responsive front-end web design / development, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap. Mobile application UI design and art direction. Email Marketing design. Affiliate marketing, Google Analytics, CPC.

Developed brand strategy and website UI for internal vertical web properties. Used Adobe Muse as the primary tool for high-fidelity working mock-ups for desktop, tablet and mobile experiences. Created UI for internal CMS and reporting tools. Gave support to content team by creating marketing materials for facebook, yahoo and google ad platforms. Provided production support to CSS team lead for content marketing LMI's and preformed CSS QA.

Perform web design for Brown Shoe Company’s e-commerce websites and branded websites. Tasks include defining and maintaining brand graphic standards and assets, working with Marketing team to implement new initiatives and refine existing processes. Work performed has a strong focus on user interface/experience and requires a knowledge of web design and development standards.

Performed marketing, project proposals, sales, writing copy, project management, art direction and design of all corporate collateral material, website design and development tasks to implement corporate e-commerce website. Management tasks included defining technical services and work processes required to complete project tasks. Work tasks required emphasis on customer service during design and development phases and heavy emphasis on customer support during site maintenance. Additional tasks include initiating and maintaining all vendor accounts, e-commerce product pricing, conveying technical specifications of product, and implementing product updates.

Performed marketing, project proposals, sales, project management, website design and development tasks to implement corporate websites. Management tasks included defining technical services and work processes required to complete project tasks. Work tasks required emphasis on customer service during design and development phases and heavy emphasis on customer support during site maintenance.