Resume

Experience

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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