Skills
• User Experience Design
• User Interface Design
• Agile Team Led
• Information Architecture
• Data Analytics
• User Testing
• Project Management
• White Boarding
• Prototyping
• Jira/Confluence
• User Interface Design
• Agile Team Led
• Information Architecture
• Data Analytics
• User Testing
• Project Management
• White Boarding
• Prototyping
• Jira/Confluence
• Sketch
• Invision
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Invision
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office
Work Experience
Freelance Designer
March 2021 - October 2022
Designed and implemented various projects, including visual design systems, accessibility requirements, UX/UI strategy, digital sales proposals, logos/branding, and brochures. Partnering with companies in numerous industries, from small businesses, non-profits, B2B companies, and healthcare, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Horan, and DAV.
March 2021 - October 2022
Designed and implemented various projects, including visual design systems, accessibility requirements, UX/UI strategy, digital sales proposals, logos/branding, and brochures. Partnering with companies in numerous industries, from small businesses, non-profits, B2B companies, and healthcare, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Horan, and DAV.
UX/UI Manager
University of Cincinnati: November 2018 - November 2020
Responsible for the strategy and roadmap of the University Mobile apps, including the UC mobile app and Equity & Inclusion app. Led multiple agile teams in developing digital solutions for the UC student portal, Office of Research Knowledgebase, Academic Program Finders, and College of Medicine websites. Created custom experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the university community that were up-to-date with all accessibility, branding, and UX/UI best practices.
University of Cincinnati: November 2018 - November 2020
Responsible for the strategy and roadmap of the University Mobile apps, including the UC mobile app and Equity & Inclusion app. Led multiple agile teams in developing digital solutions for the UC student portal, Office of Research Knowledgebase, Academic Program Finders, and College of Medicine websites. Created custom experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the university community that were up-to-date with all accessibility, branding, and UX/UI best practices.
Web Design Lead
University of Cincinnati: February 2016 - November 2018
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university with an urban campus and an enrollment of more than 46,700 students. Led a team of full-time developers and students using agile methodologies to maintain and create custom websites for the University of Cincinnati. Ensuring that the websites are up-to-date from UX/UI, content, and compliance perspectives, including 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards.
University of Cincinnati: February 2016 - November 2018
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university with an urban campus and an enrollment of more than 46,700 students. Led a team of full-time developers and students using agile methodologies to maintain and create custom websites for the University of Cincinnati. Ensuring that the websites are up-to-date from UX/UI, content, and compliance perspectives, including 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards.
Designer
Community First Solutions: October 2013 - February 2016
Community First Solutions is the non-profit parent company of Colonial, Community Behavioral Health, Community First Pharmacy, and Partners in Prime, touching more than 40,000 Butler County residents annually through programs and services. Worked in the Marketing department, managing and designing content for websites, social media, and video projects. Project Leader for the website redesign process, working with development/design agency and communicating design requirements, helping manage timelines, and providing status reports to my managers.
Community First Solutions: October 2013 - February 2016
Community First Solutions is the non-profit parent company of Colonial, Community Behavioral Health, Community First Pharmacy, and Partners in Prime, touching more than 40,000 Butler County residents annually through programs and services. Worked in the Marketing department, managing and designing content for websites, social media, and video projects. Project Leader for the website redesign process, working with development/design agency and communicating design requirements, helping manage timelines, and providing status reports to my managers.
Designer
gyro: January 2010 - October 2013
A global business-to-business advertising agency with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Created advertising campaigns, brochures, print ads, websites, and trade show graphics for various clients, including Hobart, Scotsman, Valvoline, and BP. Worked with account executives, art directors, and copywriters to complete projects.
gyro: January 2010 - October 2013
A global business-to-business advertising agency with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Created advertising campaigns, brochures, print ads, websites, and trade show graphics for various clients, including Hobart, Scotsman, Valvoline, and BP. Worked with account executives, art directors, and copywriters to complete projects.
Education
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
BS in Graphic Design
Graduated Cum Laude
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
BS in Graphic Design
Graduated Cum Laude