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UX Manager
GuidehouseUX Manager
Jan. 2022Fort Collins, Colorado, United StatesDesign, research and implement human centered design to improve user experiences. User Experience and User Interface cross-functional program lead. My team and I collaborate with developers, program managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to prioritize UX activities throughout the software development life-cycle and deliver high quality experiences in time. I help our team understand and incorporate technical, business and user requirements into designs. I continue to work within project parameters: client/user goals and requirements, internal goals, usability, technical constraints, as well as budget and schedule all in relation to our agile work environment. In addition, I facilitate project teams through the design process, gathering actionable feedback, conducting research, designating requirements, and iterating the appropriate level of changes. Public Trust Security Clearance Position.
User Experience SME
Ace Info Solutions, Inc.User Experience SME
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2022Fort Collins, Colorado AreaDesign, research and implement human centered design to improve user experiences. I collaborate with developers, program managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to prioritize UX activities throughout the software development life-cycle and deliver high quality experiences in time. I help our team understand and incorporate technical, business and user requirements into designs. I continue to work within project parameters: client goals and requirements, internal goals, usability, technical constraints, as well as budget and schedule all in relation to our agile work environment. In addition, I facilitate project teams through the design process, gathering actionable feedback and iterating the appropriate level of changes.
Marketing Coordinator
Lamp RynearsonMarketing Coordinator
Apr. 2018 - Aug. 2019Fort Collins, Colorado AreaCreate, plan, and organize marketing material, strategies and initiatives, proposal creation and events. I create and implement our organization’s marketing plan in addition to managing marketing activities like message strategy, content creation, development, publication, and negotiation of print and digital collateral for both internal and external outlets. I also create and manage proposal efforts for opportunities. Building and maintaining customer relationships is also part of my role.
Sr Visual Designer
Ricoh USA, Inc.Sr Visual Designer
Nov. 2016 - Mar. 2018Boulder, COLead, coordinate, and elevate the current design of Ricoh-USA.com I act as a visual storyteller and collaborate with business teams as well as other external partners. Leading digital efforts by designing / producing a wide variety of works; ie: landing pages, social media, email, and websites as well as coordinating and managing campaign projects and initiatives.
Sr Web and UX Designer
F+W Media, Inc.Sr Web and UX Designer
Mar. 2016 - Nov. 2016Fort Collins, Colorado AreaI help to create documentation, process and assets for a newly formed UX team. Starting at the foundation, I developed wireframes, information architecture, user flows and cases, user profiles as well as creation of task and project request briefs, a project build dossier and a proposal on the re-design of the corporate website. In addition I help support over 100 current company owned websites with creative and UX requests.
Art Director and Email Technical Lead
WundermanArt Director and Email Technical Lead
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2015Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaCreate, collaborate and strategically solve brand challenges. I remain the main contact for our offshore creative and production team as well as our onsite designers. At the start of a new project, I provide the teams with both strategy and core principles to follow, setting them up for success. Then throughout the creative process, I provide art direction and design oversight to ensure the group produces a consistent and strategically accurate product. I assist with resourcing assignments and capacity to assure the correct individual is on projects. As a result, projects successfully move forward to completion and maintain a high level of creative excellence and performance.
Creative Specialist / Interactive Art Director
TargetCreative Specialist / Interactive Art Director
Oct. 2010 - Sep. 2013Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDeveloped, trained and executed creative process and solutions for Target.com. In composing interactive layouts for Target.com I compiled direction from multiple creative and business teams to design a product that both sides of Target.com could agree on. I prepared files for production and execution, trained team members, developed creative process and managed workflow between our MN and India production teams. I initiated and lead process creation and process change along with looking for solutions from a “big picture” perspective, and oversaw the training and development of other group members. The team’s work was cleaner, more efficient, more organize, while being more successfully created and executed.
Owner / Creative Director
TBU Design GroupOwner / Creative Director
Dec. 2008Fort Collins, Colorado AreaBrainstorm, develop, and design solutions for brands, events and individuals. The Blue Umbrella provides a number of services for businesses and clients. Having worked on projects with Delta, Best Buy, and Target, as well as smaller business and individuals I can communicate on multiple levels to customize the services ranging from designing logos, business systems, print material and overall brand message, to defined strategy in reaching customers along the buyer's journey. As a result, the client is pleased with not only the work completed but also the experience working with The Blue Umbrella.
Assistant Art Director
Tiger Oak PublicationsAssistant Art Director
Aug. 2008 - Jun. 2009Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaResearched, designed, and managed print layouts for magazines. Through composing design layouts and features for multiple magazine titles, I created and executed art concepts, while also researching and sourcing all production assets directly with vendors. As a result, deadlines, edits, production and pre-press were met and managed. The strengths I brought to the production team greatly contributed to the success of the finished publication.
Graphic Designer - Recreational Center
University of MinnesotaGraphic Designer - Recreational Center
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2008Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDesigned and created promotional items for various recreational programs and special events. Coordinated the production process with numerous directors was a major requirement. Projects involvement included apparel, brochure, manual, campaign, poster and magazine design.

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