Resume
Experience
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April 2022 - Present
Led the design pattern library and created components for uhc.com in collaboration with developers and accessibility experts
Redesigned and personalized the homepage to cater to a diverse consumer base, focusing on improving leads and conversion rates
Improved the plan finder strategy to guide users effectively through the health insurance shopping process
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September 2021 - April 2022
Designed a new provider portal for the No Surprises Act
Implemented a rapid user research process
Collaborated with advocates and liaisons to map out operations, pinpointing pain points and areas for enhancement
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March - September 2021
Led UI and visual design for a new Treasury product using the United States Web Design System (USWDS)
Collaborated with developers to implement a design QA process
Contributed significantly to design ops discussions for establishing a service design team
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September 2020 - March 2021
Contributed to the design vision of the new reuters.com website
Developed a robust design team
Implemented a design system, accessibility standards, and collaborative processes to create an optimal reader experience
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September 2017 - September 2020
Key contributor to the development of an enterprise design system
Led the initiative to create a scalable design token version of the enterprise design system
Enhanced skills in accessibility and agile software development for legal productivity software
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September 2016 - September 2017
Contributed to the establishment of brand guidelines
Led the launch of the redesigned regionshospital.com website
Developed a user-friendly Medicare open enrollment process
Acquired skills in atomic design, accessibility compliance, and agile product development
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January 2014 - September 2016
Specialized in interactive design for eMarketing campaigns of Post-it®, Scotch™ and Command™ Brands
Oversaw web production, maintenance, email design, wireframe creation, and agency file delivery
Worked closely with Marketing, eCommerce, Media, and Shopper Marketing teams to implement top industry standards
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January 2013 - January 2014
Led design and branding for Sigma Beauty’s affiliate, wholesaler, and PRO partner programs
Created promotional materials, supported product launches, maintained eCommerce content, and oversaw marketing blogs on WordPress
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June - November 2012
Managed client relationships effectively
Collected and defined project requirements
Developed expertise in both print and web design, creating marketing collateral and websites for interior and landscape designers
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June - November 2011
Managed office administrative tasks
Designed and executed internal communications strategies
Updated and maintained restaurant menus while leading public relation initiatives for event promotions
📚 Education
M.A., Graphic & Web Design
Minneapolis College of Art & Design, 2021
B.A., Individual Studies in Graphic Design
Metropolitan State University, 2012
A.A.S., Graphic & Web Design
Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 2012
🏅 Honors & awards
Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Award
Minneapolis College of Art & Design, 2022
This award is to be given to a student who completed his or her formal training and displayed "high personal character, diligence and application in work, and artistic ability of exceptional promise.”
💼 Side jobs
Adult Continuing Education Instructor
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Jul 2023 - present
📃 Certifications
Facilitating Design Thinking Certificate
Cooper Professional Education
July 2019
Web Design & Front-End Development Core Certificate
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
May 2012
🎒 Volunteer
Election Judge & Poll Book Specialist
2020 - Present