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Bethany Guinee

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Pharmacist-turned-UX researcher and optimization leader who brings a systems-thinking approach, persistence, and care for people to solving complex problems. Believes meaningful decisions begin with understanding people well and balancing human needs with organizational goals. Combines research, experimentation, and strategic thinking to improve experiences and support smarter organizational decision-making. Known for cutting through complexity, identifying root causes, and shaping thoughtful, people-centered solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optimization Strategist

FamilyLife
Remote
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead UX research and optimization initiatives to improve digital experiences and support evidence-based decision-making across web, donation, and e-commerce ecosystems.
  • Manage and mentor direct reports, contractors and vendors, providing prioritization, strategic direction, and oversight of research and experimentation efforts.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Digital, Marketing, Product, and operational stakeholders to translate business questions and customer challenges into actionable research and optimization strategies.
  • Direct experimentation and A/B testing initiatives to evaluate experience improvements and inform optimization priorities that have resulted in estimated annual savings of $30-60k+.
  • Partner with analytics and digital teams to improve custom tracking, reporting, and measurement capabilities using GA4, VWO, and related tools.
  • Design and refine research frameworks, operational processes, and decision-support systems that improve organizational visibility, consistency, and confidence in customer and business decision-making.
  • Synthesize qualitative, quantitative, and behavioral data into clear insights and executive-ready recommendations that align with organizational strategy and decision-making.

Optimization Specialist

FamilyLife
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - 03.2023

• Designed and executed UX research and optimization studies including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and benchmarking to identify customer pain points and experience improvement opportunities.
• Designed and implemented operational tracking systems that transformed anecdotal customer experience issues into measurable data, including development of a call center tracking framework that enabled teams to quantify call drivers, prioritize improvements, and evaluate solution effectiveness over time.
• Identified operational and customer experience gaps and designed systems, frameworks, and measurement approaches that improved visibility into customer behavior and organizational pain points.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights and behavioral data into optimization recommendations and digital experience improvements.
• Completed a year-long Innovation Residency focused on innovation practices, creative problem-solving, and organizational opportunity development.
• Developed tools, templates, and repeatable processes that improved research consistency and decision-making support across projects.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist | Part-Time

Select Medical Hospital
Orlando, FL
11.2020 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed and evaluated medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
  • Provided drug information and education to healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Mentored pharmacy staff on best practices for medication management.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

UAMS Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
08.2015 - 04.2020

Education

PharmD - Pharmacy

UAMS College of Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
05.2014

Pre-Pharmacy Requirements

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Skills

  • UX Research & Mixed Methods
  • Experimentation & Optimization
  • Systems Thinking & Operational Design
  • Research Strategy & Decision Support
  • Customer Journey & Behavioral Insights
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Measurement Frameworks & Analytics
  • Process Improvement & Research Operations

Certification

  • UX Certification | 2025 - Nielsen-Norman Group

Timeline

Optimization Strategist

FamilyLife
03.2023 - Current

Optimization Specialist

FamilyLife
07.2021 - 03.2023

Clinical Staff Pharmacist | Part-Time

Select Medical Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2024

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

UAMS Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2020

PharmD - Pharmacy

UAMS College of Pharmacy

Pre-Pharmacy Requirements

University of Central Arkansas
Bethany Guinee