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Gnosis IQ Product Manager
Oct. 2024remote
Axio AIProduct Manager
Jul. 2024 - Oct. 2024Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United StatesPrimer changed names...
PrimerProduct Manager
Apr. 2024 - Jul. 2024Remote
Capital OneManager Product Management
Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2024McLean, Virginia, United StatesLed a diverse team of 4 product owners and 2 technical teams in managing Salesforce Servicing Cloud applications for over 3K associate. Developed strategies and roadmaps with stakeholders, managing team operations within budget constraints. Oversaw 15 Lines of Business, collaborating with business leads to prioritize, discover to develop new features and initiatives; and streamlining and automating processes, reducing cost, risk and improving experience on average by 30%.
Workforce EdgeManager Product Management
May. 2021 - Jul. 2022remoteManaged staff of 16 including designers, product owners, development, and QA staff for an Education Benefits SaaS Product.
• Managed $1.5M budget.
• Delivered several competitive features (on-time and under budget) and quadrupled user base.
• Built and managed product program.
• Created SaaS security program and started SOC2 audit.
• Reduced company costs and implemented new tools to streamline processes.
PegasystemsSr. UI Solutions Developer - Consulting
Nov. 2019 - May. 2021RemoteIn this role, I configure, update, and maintain Pega Infinity instances for clients, and I represent the company as a client-facing consultant. A few accomplishments include:
• Designed and presented React tutorial or the annual Consultant Conference.
• Built Design Style Libraries for client's use.
• Produced accessibility scripts for the platform.
Anthem Engineering, LLCFrontend Developer and UX Designer
Nov. 2018 - Oct. 2019Washington D.C. Metro AreaFor Anthem, I designed and maintained UI prototypes, collaborated with clients to develop requirements, and created native scripts and Angular. • Key Accomplishment: Solving a difficult hierarchy UI problem on a mobile platform.
Aufero LLCCEO and Product Manager
Jan. 2017 - Oct. 2022For Aufero, I built a company website. I led product development and design teams, established budgets, conducted user research, and managed vendors and employees. I also oversaw product development from concept to launch and created reports on status of projects and managed a $250K budget. A few accomplishments include:
• Won a 2019 SBIR grant from the Department of Education.
• Developed a commercial board game for classroom use.
• Designed, managed and built MVP for EZ-Read platform.
Booz Allen HamiltonLead Associate, Front End UX/UI Developer and Designer
Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2017Herndon, VAI performed UI/UX work for a variety of contracts, including: 508 compliance testing, HTML / CSS / React development, and more. I built rapid prototypes and application interfaces for demo products, including some with voice-driven interfaces. I also designed recruiting posters and graphics. A few accomplishments include:
• Awarded the 2017 VIP award, which honored top individual contributors at the company.
• Built large-scale interfaces for government clients, including the DoD, IRS, and DOT, using React, Redux, and CSS3.
• Contributed to the USWDS and other company-led projects.
Content Analyst CompanySenior UI Engineer
Jan. 2015 - May. 2015Reston, VASenior UI Engineer
This role involved both design and development of UI/UX for Saas. A few accomplishments include:
• Built multiple interactive prototypes and interfaces to visualize date for the analytics platform Cerebrant.
• Designed rapid prototypes using Bootstrap, D3JS, and Angular JS, as well as Adobe Photoshop.
• Developed a style guide and monitored both the look and feel of both the Cerebrant product and other marketing materials.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)UXUI Design/Developer
Aug. 2014 - Nov. 2014Rockville, MDThis role involved front-end development for a large-scale Drupal site. A few accomplishments include:
• Oversaw build of new, responsive Drupal site.
• Wrote a jQuery plugin that added an up-to-date, FINRA-branded header and footer to external products.
• Devised a local storage widget that allowed users to change their home page destination.
• Built a new tool that improved conversion process from large tables to large responsive tables.
• Designed a responsive brochure site for ConeEmifYouCan.org and the JavaScript quiz that accompanies it.
5AM SolutionsUI Team Lead
Jul. 2013 - May. 2014Rockville, MDIn this role, I partnered with company leadership to design Agile UX/UI collaboration processes and tools. I wrote UX/UI blog posts for company website, monitored work of contractors, and consulted on design and UX/UI best practices. A few accomplishments include:
• Teamed with clients to establish information architecture, user goals, and business goals.
• Conducted usability tests and interviews with clients.
• Issued usability reports and designed wireframes for applications and website templates.
• Created high-fidelity designs and graphics and developed prototypes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Learning ObjectsUI Developer
Oct. 2012 - May. 2013Washington, DCI conducted user experience interviews and surveys, obtaining stories and goals. I also led task analysis sessions and developed an iPad app using Angular JS, CSS3, and HTML5.
OmniStudioSenior Web Designer/Developer/Product Manager
Nov. 2011 - Oct. 2012Washington, DCI built websites and other digital solutions for and in collaboration with clients. I determined technical specs, designed wireframes, analyzed user experiences, wrote functionality reports, and developed the information architecture based on findings. I also designed initial concepts, supervised designers, and executed approved designs - working in WordPress using PHP, CSS, and JavaScript libraries. I wrote RFPs and prepared prototypes for client meetings, and I managed product development and built strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
GrabMediaMedia Manager, Web Editor and Designer, and Lite Applications Development
Jan. 2011 - Nov. 2011Dulles, VADesigned and developed an interactive catalog of the companies video channels and playlists * Created Django templates
* Designed and developed user interaction with and JavaScript libraries
* Worked with the systems architect to write Python and use company APIs
* Created original artwork and assets for the UI using both images and CSS Designed and maintained sites, demos, and blogs to showcase products, new features and highlighted content * Design, developed, wrote and maintained two custom Wordpress blogs * Created 100+ live mockups which showed how our video players could be integrated into clients sites
* Created a javascript widget that helped clients then add the player the product on their site Modified and restructured company site * Transferred design to Django templates
* Restructure site to better support clients thee audiences
* Created animated slide shows and flip boards to showcase the companies products Designed UI and developed company widgets * Created JavaScript widget that modified an ad once the product was approved and presented a popup allowing clients to grab the scripts
* Designed and developed prototypes of new products
* Configured and researched additional players
Scitor CorporationVisual Information Specialist
Dec. 2007 - Mar. 2010Herndon, VACreated print material, artwork and logos for the Communications and Learning team, HR, and senior management: * Assessed and design original logos for teams based on their goal, skills and culture
* Planned, designed and preflighted newsletters, annual HR material, event announcements and on-site materials
* Created large scale signage in support of presentations and events
* Designed and managed vendors for branded merchandise Created video content for senior management and the Communications and Learning Team: * Modeled and animated 3D character and gyroscope
* Edited video content and created automated templates for video clips using Photoshop, AfterEffects and Adobe scripting
* Created original and modified existing AfterEffects assets and motion graphics * Edited, wrote, planned, and directed videos Created presentations for the Communications Team, HR, senior leadership, and individual employees: * Created custom information graphics and animations
* Consulted on design and presentation techniques Created the Communication and Learning Teams SharePoint site: * Assessed team needs and structured information
* Designed site and created custom graphics
* Developed Sharepoint site and custom javascript widgets Developed materials for and assisted in the planning of: * 20-100 person quarterly Orientation and Team building programs
* 200+ person annual Tools, Technology, and Techniques meeting
* 1500+ annual person Kickoff meeting
Independent ContractorFreelance Graphic Designer
Sep. 2004 - Dec. 2007Independent Contractor* Designed and prepared print products * Designed Web sites and maintained existing sites
* Created PDF forms to be used in a form distribution workflow
* Created custom illustrations and information graphics
* Worked with clients to develop brands and identities * Worked directly with vendors and clients to obtain estimates and manage production within an established budget
Various CompaniesPresenting / Teaching / Author Experience
Jan. 2004Washington DC-Baltimore Area• Mentor, Design Lab, 2020 -present: Mentored UX students on career services and basic design
• Author, Packt Publishing, 2019-present: Produced educational video content
• Author, LinkedIn Learning, 2017-present: Wrote and created educational content for three JavaScript tutorials.
• Instructor, Front-End Developer, General Assembly, 2016: Taught and mentored students in front-end web development
• Software Instructor, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, 2010: Taught classes in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint. Created custom lesson plans. Consulted on and delivered multi-topic instruction at HUD.
• Adobe Certified Instructor, Adobe, 2004-2007
Corporate Executive BoardSenior Graphic Design Specialist
May. 2003 - Sep. 2004Washington, DC* Designed and prepared Financial Services franchise best practices material
* Created custom artwork and information graphics
* Trained and mentored new employees
* Provided process innovation and supervised an initiative task force
Cutting Edge DesignGraphic Designer
May. 2000 - May. 2003* Designed and prepared print products * Designed Web sites and maintained existing sites
* Created illustrations
* Photo color correcting and retouching
* Photo research
* Electronic and sample archive system creation and maintenance
Bussolati AssociatesGraphic Designer
May. 1998 - May. 2000* Designed and produced monthly magazines and Newsletters such as Office Pro, Industrial Launderer, and Quorum Magazine
* Produced conference material and brochure layout
* Created an electronic and sample archive system
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