Denny Schroeder

Work History

Optum

02.2023 - 10.2024

Mobile App UX/UI lead designer responsible for OptumRX designs
Designed a user-friendly medication reminder feature to enhance user adherence to prescribed regimens. Feature includes adding, editing, and deleting medications, including push notifications for reminders and a history log of doses taken as well as an integrated calendar for users to visualize their medication schedule
Created design components for Optum Mobile App design system. Worked with engineers to QA components.
Created UX guidelines for designers to use for a more cohesive experience across all products to increase design consistency

Bankjoy

01.2022 - 01.2023

Company Overview: Y combinator backed startup
First in house UX/UI designer
Lead discovery user interviews with Bankjoy clients and designed Business Banking feature based upon feedback
Compiled data analytics and conducted user testing to redesign the Online Account Opening which resulted in 40% increased account completion
Designed client facing administrative portal for Online Account Opening and document creation that increased client conversions to Bankjoy platform
Examined data analytics and applied findings to redesign Customer Banking Dashboard on iOS/Android App with a focus on user centered design
Designed dual approval business banking feature for desktop and iOS/Android app that allowed small businesses to meet their payment goals
Evolved style guide into a design system that cut design to deployment time.

SmartRent

09.2019 - 01.2022

Worked in cross functional teams as a lead designer and managed multiple projects effectively in a fast paced startup environment with tight deadlines.
Designed user interfaces for iOS, Android, Web and Video intercoms
Conducted design audit for SmartRent Resident App to find and prioritize user experience issues that was used to build a roadmap of design enhancements
Continuously updated personal design skills by attending industry conferences and workshops, bringing new methodologies back to the team for implementation.
Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
Helped design and build an extensive design system to be used across the multiple SmartRent and Alloy mobile app which increased efficiency from design to deployment
Facilitated user testing with clients using Maze User Testing and Figma prototypes that helped refine the mobile user experience and increased app store reviews by 2 stars
Conducted quantitative user research with Amplitude for internal and external products to help design a more streamlined user experience
Continuously updated personal design skills by attending industry conferences and workshops, bringing new methodologies back to the team for implementation.
Presented compelling design concepts to executive leadership, securing buy-in for key projects and initiatives.

Contract, Origami Owl

11.2018 - 12.2019

Redesigned website to provide an updated look and better user experience
Designed interactive locket builder for customers to design and build their locket on both desktop and mobile devices
Re-designed join funnel user experience based on current trends and user analytics and increased funnel completion by 15%
Established style guides and pattern libraries to maintain consistency throughout product interfaces and branding materials.

OZ Engineering

12.2018 - 09.2019

Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs for Los Angeles 511 traffic app
Worked closely with developers to ensure seamless integration of visual assets within codebases, maintaining design integrity throughout implementation stages.
Presented comprehensive design deliverables to stakeholders, effectively communicating rationale behind proposed solutions while addressing concerns or questions proactively.
Designed and launched Go511 mobile app in Google and iOS app store for the city of Los Angeles

Department of Veteran Affairs

09.2008 - 12.2017

Administered benefits to veterans for service-connected injuries and non-service connected pension