Based in Iowa
Based in Iowa
Based in Iowa
With over 13 years working in user-centered design creation, I am currently focused on product design and the launch of our IT Asset Management ecosystem.
Featured Work
Featured Work
Featured Work
Experience
Experience
Experience
Sr UX UI Designer
K12 Insight
2021 - Present
• Sole designer on the product team delivering an average of 14 features per month in an agile environment and leading the design for a new IT Asset Management product (web+mobile) • Built and maintained a scalable design system using Material 3, improving developer efficiency by 40% and reduced average design time requirements by 2 weeks • Step in as a cross-functional leader by reviewing product specs, identifying flaws in proposed solutions, and guiding teams toward feasible, user-centered alternatives based on research and design principles • Mentor 3+ new team members by providing Figma/UX training sessions, reusable template designs, and a clear file structure for streamlined collaboration and project work • Partner with developers to ensure feasibility, identifying plugin solutions and ensuring scalable, future-proof designs
Sr UX UI Designer
K12 Insight
2021 - Present
• Sole designer on the product team delivering an average of 14 features per month in an agile environment and leading the design for a new IT Asset Management product (web+mobile) • Built and maintained a scalable design system using Material 3, improving developer efficiency by 40% and reduced average design time requirements by 2 weeks • Step in as a cross-functional leader by reviewing product specs, identifying flaws in proposed solutions, and guiding teams toward feasible, user-centered alternatives based on research and design principles • Mentor 3+ new team members by providing Figma/UX training sessions, reusable template designs, and a clear file structure for streamlined collaboration and project work • Partner with developers to ensure feasibility, identifying plugin solutions and ensuring scalable, future-proof designs
Sr UX UI Designer
K12 Insight
2021 - Present
• Sole designer on the product team delivering an average of 14 features per month in an agile environment and leading the design for a new IT Asset Management product (web+mobile) • Built and maintained a scalable design system using Material 3, improving developer efficiency by 40% and reduced average design time requirements by 2 weeks • Step in as a cross-functional leader by reviewing product specs, identifying flaws in proposed solutions, and guiding teams toward feasible, user-centered alternatives based on research and design principles • Mentor 3+ new team members by providing Figma/UX training sessions, reusable template designs, and a clear file structure for streamlined collaboration and project work • Partner with developers to ensure feasibility, identifying plugin solutions and ensuring scalable, future-proof designs
Visual Designer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
2013 - 2021
• Designed user-centered digital experiences (landing pages, email campaigns, web interfaces) with consistent user journeys across touchpoints, optimizing conversion paths through A/B testing and heatmap analysis • Led design team development through training and onboarding programs, mentored 5+ designers on UX tools and best practices, implemented design systems improving efficiency • Collaborated cross-functionally to manage project timelines and establish streamlined design-to-production workflows, reducing revision cycles
Visual Designer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
2013 - 2021
• Designed user-centered digital experiences (landing pages, email campaigns, web interfaces) with consistent user journeys across touchpoints, optimizing conversion paths through A/B testing and heatmap analysis • Led design team development through training and onboarding programs, mentored 5+ designers on UX tools and best practices, implemented design systems improving efficiency • Collaborated cross-functionally to manage project timelines and establish streamlined design-to-production workflows, reducing revision cycles
Visual Designer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
2013 - 2021
• Designed user-centered digital experiences (landing pages, email campaigns, web interfaces) with consistent user journeys across touchpoints, optimizing conversion paths through A/B testing and heatmap analysis • Led design team development through training and onboarding programs, mentored 5+ designers on UX tools and best practices, implemented design systems improving efficiency • Collaborated cross-functionally to manage project timelines and establish streamlined design-to-production workflows, reducing revision cycles
Skill Set
Skill Set
Skill Set
Figma
Figma
Figma
Material 3
Material 3
Material 3
Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
Highcharts
Highcharts
Highcharts
AG Grid
AG Grid
AG Grid
Loom
Loom
Loom
Azure
Azure
Azure
Invision
Invision
Invision
Framer
Framer
Framer
Expertise
Expertise
Expertise
Project Management
Research and present feature solutions for complex problems Plan large feature breakdowns for agile sprints Review written specs and communicate concerns
Project Management
Research and present feature solutions for complex problems Plan large feature breakdowns for agile sprints Review written specs and communicate concerns
Project Management
Research and present feature solutions for complex problems Plan large feature breakdowns for agile sprints Review written specs and communicate concerns
Mentorship
Teach inner-workings of Figma and limitations Review and collaborate on designs from conception to hand off Create and share templates for a better design process
Mentorship
Teach inner-workings of Figma and limitations Review and collaborate on designs from conception to hand off Create and share templates for a better design process
Mentorship
Teach inner-workings of Figma and limitations Review and collaborate on designs from conception to hand off Create and share templates for a better design process
Research
Review competitor solutions and user recommendations Share new feature ideas for product improvement Stay up to date on design trends Consider and present ideas to implement AI tools
Research
Review competitor solutions and user recommendations Share new feature ideas for product improvement Stay up to date on design trends Consider and present ideas to implement AI tools
Research
Review competitor solutions and user recommendations Share new feature ideas for product improvement Stay up to date on design trends Consider and present ideas to implement AI tools
UX UI Design
Create user-centered designs solutions for our product Deliver polished, organized, easy to understand files Design with consideration for future changes Build easier ways to maintain product branding
UX UI Design
Create user-centered designs solutions for our product Deliver polished, organized, easy to understand files Design with consideration for future changes Build easier ways to maintain product branding
UX UI Design
Create user-centered designs solutions for our product Deliver polished, organized, easy to understand files Design with consideration for future changes Build easier ways to maintain product branding