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CodeScienceProduct Designer
Jan. 2022During my time at CodeScience, I've worn many hats... ah the joys of working in a small company! What started as a Product Design role has evolved to include turns in Product Ownership, Project Management, and everything in between. Accomplishments include: - Product ownership on internal development initiatives
- Aligning design teams and tech teams on large enterprise projects
- Development of collaborative workshops and design centered offerings
- Guiding the refresh of company values and vision through workshop facilitation and survey creation
- Revamps and improvements on several internal processes
- Supporting company culture as as a member of the Employee Action Committee (EAC) and the DEI Collective
- All of the above while still advocating for and demonstrating the value of human centered design principles across the company.
WGU LabsLearning Experience Designer
Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2022Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesUsing principles of human centered design and learning science, I helped create tools which enable people to improve their lives through education. Notable Projects: Be the Change: Careers in Health
Led design and development of a secondary education course centered around increasing diversity in healthcare leadership
- Coordinated and managed cross-team collaboration for creation of course curriculum, course objectives, course content, rubrics and facilitator guide
- Planned, managed, and executed initial design research using mixed methods research techniques to gather qualitative and quantitative data, informing project priorities
- Conducted testing of course flow and activities with students TimeCoach Suite
- Designed and tested a time management intervention program to help non-traditional students balance work, school, and family
- Managed participant recruitment
- Developed and tested facilitator training
- Partnered with target university to coordinate a pilot
- Partnered with engineering team for program app development
Usable PatternsUX Designer
May. 2019 - Jul. 2019Developed design system for up and coming mobile app, including visual language, color, typography, iconography, and responsive grid
Heuristic evaluation of existing website, and iteration on that design to improve overall user experience.
Built and tested website redesign in WordPress
DevMountain Student UX Designer Photobox App
Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesPhotobox was researched, designed, iterated, finalized, developed and launched over the course of a three week sprint by a four person team of designers and developers. Primarily responsible for product research, user testing, information architecture, and team coordination/project management.
HabitGramsProduct Designer
Nov. 2018 - Jul. 2019- Facilitated User Story Mapping exercise to clarify project goals.
- Developed wireframes and prototypes, partnering with development team to create new layouts within the Bootstrap framework.
- Conducted user surveys, interviews and A/B testing.
- Strategized future rollout of product to mobile and VUI.
DevMountain Student UX Designer Doggo
Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2019Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesDoggo is designed to educate potential pet owners about the value of adopting a pet, and streamlining the process to make pet adoption as easy and seamless as possible. The design process included surveys, interviews with pet owners and animal shelter staff, user story mapping, card sorting, wire framing, prototyping, user testing, multiple iterations, and peer based design reviews.
Illume Design, LLCPrincipal Designer
May. 2017 - Dec. 2018Tucson, Arizona, United States- Founded independent landscape design firm specializing in custom luxury outdoor spaces.
- Partnered with clients to determine project goals, scope, and budget
- Iterated designs from high level conceptual drawings to detailed construction documents through regular design reviews and client/stakeholder feedback
- Presented projects using sketches, 3-D renderings, and construction drawings.
- Developed marketing and branding, managed licensing and finance.
- Built partnerships with a team of craftsmen and builders. - Project management and coordination of multiple contractors and materials
- Assessed outcomes through post project evaluations.
CrossFit PurgatoryCo-Owner - Strategy, Marketing & Operations
Feb. 2016 - Dec. 2018Tucson, Arizona, United States- 30% increase in membership from 2016 to 2018, and a 20% increase in overall perceived member satisfaction during the same time period.
- Designed and implemented the policies and systems to ensure every member is getting the experience they deserve every time, using principles of service design. - Annual surveys and regular member interviews to deliver a consistent positive experience
- Created a positive and empowering experience for staff, enabling them to deliver the best outcomes for both the members and the business.
Solana Outdoor LivingLandscape Architectural Designer
Jul. 2015 - Apr. 2017Tucson, Arizona, United States- Designed luxury outdoor environments through a client-focused design process, balancing client needs with the opportunities and constraints of the site and the client's budget. - Largest project designed and installed exceeded a budget of $300,000, and included a pool remodel, overhaul of existing grading and drainage, and the addition of a guest house on the property. - Design process included research, site analysis, conceptual sketching, client/stakeholder presentations, design iteration, and drafting of final construction documents to communicate the project to contractors for building. - End to end project management, including design, cost estimation, material selection, site supervision, and final walkthroughs, advocating for the client throughout the process.
Omni Pool Builders and Design LLC.Pool & Landscape Designer
Nov. 2014 - Jun. 2015Tucson,AZ- Working with clients to identify and prioritize project goals according to scope and budget - Regular design reviews with clients and stakeholders
- Collaboration with contractors to achieve project goals effectively and efficiently
- Presentation of final design to clients
- Creation of detailed construction documents and drawing to communicate design to contractors
Tucson Clean & BeautifulProject Coordinator - Trees for Tucson
May. 2013 - Nov. 2014Tucson, Arizona, United States-Organized and implemented community tree planting projects, including coordination of required permits and volunteers
-Developed educational materials to promote urban forestry -Presented in local classrooms and to neighborhood association groups
-Designed promotional posters, brochures, website and ads
-https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/trees-for-tucson/
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