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
Lead UX Designer
Western Governors University (WGU): October 2022 - Present
Western Governors University is the nation’s leading nonprofit institution providing accessible, high-quality education at a low cost using competency-based online learning.
March 2021 - October 2022
Western Governors University (WGU): October 2022 - Present
Western Governors University is the nation’s leading nonprofit institution providing accessible, high-quality education at a low cost using competency-based online learning.
• Led learn domain team to deliver a cohesive, 508-compliant learning experience across web, iOS, and Android • • Delivered improvements to Mobile App and an AI Instructional Assistant bot
• Partnered with Product, PMs, and PMOs to align strategy, goals, and execution
• Developed student personas and journey maps to drive user understanding across product teams
• Championed scalable, accessible, user-centric learning solutions
Freelance Designer• Partnered with Product, PMs, and PMOs to align strategy, goals, and execution
• Developed student personas and journey maps to drive user understanding across product teams
• Championed scalable, accessible, user-centric learning solutions
March 2021 - October 2022
Partnered with clients across industries—small businesses, non-profits, B2B, and healthcare. Delivered design solutions for notable organizations, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Horan, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
• Designed and implemented visual design systems, UX/UI strategies
• Implemented accessibility-compliant solutions across digital and print platforms
• Created branding assets, including logos, brochures, and digital sales proposals, tailored to diverse business needs
UX/UI Manager
University of Cincinnati: November 2018 - November 2020
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university with an urban campus and an enrollment of more than 46,700 students.
• Designed and implemented visual design systems, UX/UI strategies
• Implemented accessibility-compliant solutions across digital and print platforms
• Created branding assets, including logos, brochures, and digital sales proposals, tailored to diverse business needs
UX/UI Manager
University of Cincinnati: November 2018 - November 2020
The University of Cincinnati is a public research university with an urban campus and an enrollment of more than 46,700 students.
• Owned strategy and roadmap for University of Cincinnati’s mobile apps, including the UC Mobile App and Equity & Inclusion App.
• Led multiple agile teams to deliver digital solutions for the UC student portal, Office of Research Knowledgebase, Academic Program Finders, and College of Medicine websites.
• Designed and launched custom digital experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the wider university community.
• Ensured all solutions met accessibility standards (508/WCAG), adhered to university branding, and followed 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 multiple agile teams to deliver digital solutions for the UC student portal, Office of Research Knowledgebase, Academic Program Finders, and College of Medicine websites.
• Designed and launched custom digital experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the wider university community.
• Ensured all solutions met accessibility standards (508/WCAG), adhered to university branding, and followed 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 student interns using agile methodologies
• Built and maintained custom websites for the University of Cincinnati
• Ensured websites met UX/UI best practices, maintained accurate content, and complied with accessibility standards (508 and WCAG 2.0).
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.
• Built and maintained custom websites for the University of Cincinnati
• Ensured websites met UX/UI best practices, maintained accurate content, and complied with accessibility standards (508 and WCAG 2.0).
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.
• Managed and designed marketing content across websites, social media, video projects, and print materials.
• Served as Project Lead for a full website redesign, partnering with an external development/design agency.
• Defined design requirements, coordinated timelines, and provided regular status updates to leadership.
gyro: January 2010 - October 2013
A global business-to-business advertising agency with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Served as Project Lead for a full website redesign, partnering with an external development/design agency.
• Defined design requirements, coordinated timelines, and provided regular status updates to leadership.
gyro: January 2010 - October 2013
A global business-to-business advertising agency with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Designed advertising campaigns, brochures, print ads, websites, and trade show graphics for clients including Hobart, Vulcan, Scotsman, Valvoline, and BP.
• Collaborated with account executives, art directors, and copywriters to deliver creative projects on time and aligned with client goals.
Education
Western Governors University
School of Business
MBA
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
BS in Graphic Design
Graduated Cum Laude
• Collaborated with account executives, art directors, and copywriters to deliver creative projects on time and aligned with client goals.
Education
Western Governors University
School of Business
MBA
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
BS in Graphic Design
Graduated Cum Laude