I enjoy crafting seamless, user-centered experiences that are engaging. Designing with empathy to simplify complex interactions and create intuitive user journeys.
Technical Skills
Experience Design
User Research & Testing
Information Architecture
Wireframing & Prototyping
Adaptive & Responsive Design
WCAG 508 Compliance
Design Systems
User Journey Mapping
Tools & Technologies
Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite
Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Drupal, WordPress
Frameworks: Bootstrap, ASP.Net, SharePoint, MVC
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Project Management: JIRA, Confluence
Desktop Publishing: MS Office, Google Docs, Google Slides, Powerpoint
Education & Certification
User Experience Certification:
NNG
UMGC
Rockville, Maryland
Corcoran College of Art & Design Washington, DC
Georgian Court College Lakewood, New Jersey
Experience
User Experience Designer
Berla
March 2023 – October 2024
As a user experience designer I analyzed our iVe application, incorporating user feedback to enhance the user experience. I also contributed to collateral design efforts and managed the public facing website.
UI/UX Designer
SeKon
August 2021 – March 2023
As a UX designer I supported redesigns for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in an Agile development environment creating fully responsive web experiences.
UI/UX Designer & Developer
Woodbourne Solutions
October 2014 – August 2021
I supported various government contracts including The National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Child Health and Development as a UI/UX Designer and Developer.
User Experience Designer
eFed Systems
October 2013- October 2014
Critical member of a stakeholder’s team charged with creating intuitive, responsive web applications for desktop and mobile platforms that redefine internal business processes and work strategies for a worldwide government agency.
Web Designer & Developer
Ace Info Solutions
April 2010 – October 2013
As a Web Designer & Developer I was tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining visually appealing and functional digital content to enhance public communication, services, and accessibility.
Web Designer/Graphic Artist
Gannett
July 2008 – April 2010
I produced print and web-based digital advertising for use in over 85 local news markets as a core member of the Community Publishing Creative Services team.
Web Designer/Graphic Artist
ARC
November 2007 – June 2008
Collaborated with product managers as a member of the marketing team to design and produce print and web campaigns for an in house marketing program. I took the lead role in print collateral management, procuring print services, and managing workflow for all printed materials.
Design & Production Coordinator
Catapult Technologies
February 2007 – November 2007
I worked with senior executives, program managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) in developing and creating effective responses to federal government requests for proposals (RFPs), ensuring compliance.
Senior Production Artist
Auras Design
February 2000 – February 2007
I collaborated with senior design staff and directly with clients in a graphic design studio which produced monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly magazine titles as well as corporate identity, annual reports, advertising campaigns and newsletters.