Hello!

I am a user experience and visual based in Oregon. I am passionate about simplifying complex information and workflows, and making the internet a more compassionate, welcoming, and effective place to be.

My background is in theater (scene design, scenic art, and production management) and graphic design. After taking a career break for family reasons, I'm transitioning to UX/UI to leverage my strong visual design skills and my continuing education in UX. I love that design principles hold true no matter what medium you are working in (ask me about transitions!). I love crafting, bookbinding, and gardening, and I am an advocate for having a rich life outside of your work. I am a firm believer in the Oxford comma and in the idea that stories can change the world.

summary

Thoughtful and compassionate designer with a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for making technology more user-friendly. Over 20 years spent working with creative and technical teams to design impactful experiences.

SKILLS

Technical

Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Webflow
InVision
Basic HTML + CSS

Design

User research
Wireframing
Mockups
Prototyping
Design systems

Collaboration

Organization
Thoroughness
Communication
Project Management
Team Collaboration

Experience

Gameflow interactive

UX/UI Designer
2013 - Present

Designed user interfaces to meet client specifications and content management systems.
Developed and followed style guides to maintain design patterns and cross-platform consistency.
Produced graphic art under tight deadlines and strict specifications.

Marshall Creative

Graphic Designer and Project Manager
2009 - 2013

Executed polished designs for digital and print assets.
Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily priorities, and implemented modifications to improve effectiveness of our 8-person team, supporting multiple open projects at any given time.

Education

wright state university

B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology

Studied a broad range of design disciplines with a focus on scenic art and design.

certifications

Google UX Design Certificate

Completed a rigorous training program designed for entry-level job readiness. Seven courses covered each step of the UX design process, from empathizing with users to handing off designs for development.
Included use of Figma and Adobe XD, discussions of accessibility, and responsive design.
Created 3 portfolio projects to meet the requirements of the certificate.

California Institute of the Arts Graphic Design Specialization

Completed five courses culminating in the creation of a brand development guide and design assets for a new company.

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