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Phase2Senior UI/UX Designer
Oct. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore Area• Collaborated with a team of UX/UI designers to digitize paper forms for USCIS, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Conducted user interviews to understand end-user needs, collected feedback, developed solutions, and presented deliverables effectively.
• Utilized iterative design processes to refine user interfaces and enhance overall user experience.
U.S. Department of StateUI/UX Lead
Oct. 2022 - Oct. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore Area• Directed a team of UX/UI and content designers to consolidate 10 ECA websites into 1 new website experience.
• Regularly engaged with stakeholders to communicate design concepts, collect feedback, and present deliverables.
• Achieved seamless integration of diverse websites, enhancing user experience and increasing engagement.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHSSenior UI/UX Developer
Jan. 2022 - Sep. 2022Washington DC-Baltimore Area• Collaborated with stakeholders and software engineers to revamp HRSA’s participant portal, ensuring user-centric design.
• Conducted user interviews, created wireframes, and user flows to enhance user experience and meet business objectives.
Ridgeline International, Inc. Senior User Experience Designer
Feb. 2021 - Jan. 2022Virginia, United States
JacobsSenior Web Developer
Dec. 2019 - Feb. 2021Hanover, Maryland
United States Department of the ArmySenior UX/UI Designer
Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
U.S. Department of StateSenior UX/UI Designer
Jul. 2019 - Oct. 2019Washington D.C. Metro AreaSenior UX/UI Designer for the U.S. Department of State, IRM/OPS/SIO/ESOC
-Gathers and evaluates user requirements
-Develops UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
-Identifies and troubleshoot UX problems
- Conducts layout adjustments based on user feedback
- Integrates data from external sources into websites
- Employs industry and design best practice through the website build process to include 508 compliance
U.S. Department of StateSenior Visual Communication Specialist (Contractor)
Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2019Washington D.C. Metro AreaSenior Designer for the office of Public Affairs and Strategic
Communications. Meets with government stakeholders to creatively
solve problems with modern, Section 508 compliant design
solutions. Utilizes research and brainstorming meetings to develop
comprehensive brand messages. Crafts numerous design concepts
and drafts wireframes using XD and other Adobe programs.
Develops improvements to the UX, and UI by reviewing wireframes
and testing website amongst colleagues and stakeholders. Collects
feedback and finalizes specifics with project managers, developers,
and marketing team.
Level InteractiveGraphic Design Specialist
Sep. 2014 - Apr. 2015241 Fourth aveCommunicates and collaborates with an
expanding team to implement all clientele’s
creative needs such as print design,
UI, UX and paid search advertising design. Consistently produces high quality,
client pleasing work in a fast pace,
ever changing environment
EDMCVisual Designer
Sep. 2013 - Apr. 2015Partners with marketing managers and related operational
departments as part of an In-house team to provide design
concepts and solutions for landing pages, A&B testing, advertising,
and promotional materials. Working closely with developers,
engineer, and other designers to oversee and design the core user
experience of the websites for a large educational institution.
Matthews InternationalGraphic Designer
Oct. 2012 - Mar. 2013Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials.
Collaborated with creative team to design and produce
computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional
materials. Participated in production of print and promotional items
for key clients under the direction of the Marketing Department.
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