Technical Skills
Familiar in Adobe xD, Adobe After Effects, Digital Photography, Principle, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
Education
November 2018–January 2019
User Experience Design Course
University of Washington
September 2011–June 2015
BDes in Visual Communication Design
References
Experience
Lake Stevens, WA: May 2022–Present
Strong designer on the WXC design team for Clarity, responsible for maintaining high standard UI patterns across our studio and Microsoft. Think creatively, solve problems to be able to communicate effectively with users, stakeholders, and team members.
Microsoft [Contract - Murphy & Associates] / UX Designer
Lake Stevens, WA: May 2021–April 2022
Working on a team of designers, content writers, researchers, program managers, and front-end developers to improve the Microsoft Advertising platform, specifically within our payment platform. Responsible for all UI under accounts and billing for Microsoft Advertising, including but not limited to account creation (onboarding), account management, payment methods, tax management, etc.
HP / Interaction Designer
Lake Stevens, WA: October 2020–May 2021
Collaborate with the TechPulse and Veneer team to design a seamless experience. Work with Project Managers and Team Leads to understand goals and faciliate practical, well designed solutions. Culivate brand awareness by working the design systems team on the Windows experience.
Microsoft / Designer
Redmond, WA: November 2019–September 2020
Work with the Azure Mobile team to create strong visual and interaction designs. Collaborate with Project Managers, Developers and Engineers to create amazing experiences for customers on Android. Collaborate with various teams across Azure Framework to create high-quality icons and illustrations. Managed the scope of work to align with both Microsoft and Azure guidelines.
The Gottman Institute / Design Director
Seattle, WA: July 2016–September 2019
Responsible for creative vision and production of all Marketing Department projects including web and print. Oversee the Graphic Designer and maintain brand throughout company. Collaborate across company to understand goals and present logical and well designed solutions. These solutions roll out in various ways, from web pages, email marketing, or larger product promotion plans.
The Gottman Institute / Graphic Designer
Seattle, WA: September 2014–July 2016
Worked with the marketing team on various training materials and promotion pieces. Oversaw all emails and print media that was produced. Additionally, worked with our Marketing Director to product prototypes for our Relationship CheckUp site that were passed onto our developer for implementation.