Provided design expertise for organization and worked directly with mobile development and production teams.
Developed and managed design system of subsidiary mobile app (RAC Mobile), based on accessibility reports and feedback.
Lead virtual reality discovery to establish in-office reality lab, coordinated VR demos with internal teams to define value of new technology.
Managed interns and new hires to evaluate skills for team placement.
Evaluated heritage design systems against recognized mobile design patterns and proposed new improvements.
Worked independently and collaboratively with team members to develop UI/UX workflow and design while also leading design reviews and present initiatives, useable and engaging native iOS and Android mobile app experiences, and interfaces.
Lead brainstorming sessions with fellow teammates to create innovative product solutions and team alignment.
Lead discovery and implementation phases of new design components derived from native system updates.
Principal Product Designer
Bank Of America
05.2021 - 05.2022
Launched MFA mobile app and online security dashboard.
Created frictionless onboarding process that reduced completion time by 75%
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Managed style-guide and multi-platform implementation
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
Wells Fargo
Principal Designer
06.2019 - 06.2020
Worked independently and collaboratively with UX Architects to develop UX/UI workflow and web-based UI design.
Collaborated with Business Analysts to gather project requirements and wrote acceptance criteria for developers to execute design into code.
Accomplished development of new design system for enterprise platform under WF brand, as well as developing and maintaining their style guides, UI rules, and design standards across various lines of business.
Kroger Technology
UX/UI Designer
01.2019 - 06.2019
Contributed to corporate design pattern library, while inspecting developed screens against style guide for consistency
Developed effective imagery concepts for presentations, style guides, training manuals, process maps, and infographics
Work with Web Production to test and QA websites and provide feedback
Developed motion graphics and redline docs to effectively communicate with developers
Collaborated with remote cross-functioning teams to ensure design consistency and strategy
Met with product owners, stake holders, and UX team for application road mapping sessions
Black + Decker (Tattoo Projects)
Sr. UX Designer
08.2018 - 12.2018
Designed new product page to highlight features and redirect users to vendors
Designed utility app with a focus on experiences for two different end users
Collaborated with internal team and articulated creative ideas to ensure graphic solutions were consistent with brand and style guidelines
Created motion graphics to illustrate concepts clearly and visually to developers
Created animations to heighten web/app experience and interaction
XPO Logistics
UX/Digital Designer
01.2017 - 08.2018
Redesigned product page to increase interaction and ease usability
Defined navigation, user workflows and layouts centered on usability
Assisted with planning and producing multi-channel product launches, and improvements
Managed new product launch and lifecycle of automated customer support app
Developed infographics and training material for IT and onboarding purposes
Developed automated solutions for application support, decreasing costs by 60%, while increasing response accuracy and customer experiences
Develop presentations for a variety of settings: small/large groups, direct reports, and managers
Worked closely with management teams, marketing managers and product owners to collaborate on creative direction
Rowan Cabarrus Community Colleg
Lead Instructor of Design
05.2016 - 06.2018
Served on design programs advisory board
Coordinated lab workshops and student internships
Wrote creative briefs and collaborate with design instructors to ensure all briefs are complete and well-rounded
Developed new courses and advised standing curriculum
Advised students on course registration process and job opportunities
Assisted with FASFA registration and benefit acceptance
Conducted creative research while creating dissemination activities
The Artist Bloc
Web Designer
12.2015 - 01.2018
Designed print and digital promotional material
Overseer of company brand and guidelines
Collected customer data for analytics
Processed payments for supplies, and art class registration
Coordinated email marketing campaigns for current and prospective clients across multiple channels of business
Maintained records of the various designs and illustrations submitted by and interns
Designed and managed company ecommerce website
Sr. Graphic Designer
ROI Now Marketing
04.2014 - 06.2017
Provided effective and functional web designs to companies in the food and entertainment industry that met their specific business needs
Prepared site update reports for submission to management on a regular basis
Prepared and presented weekly reports, post-event analysis, and strategy proposals to management.
Managed the relationship, prepared content and approved posts with external social media vendor
Conducted site visits to photograph venues and or products to be placed in various media
Notable clients: Librettos Pizzeria, Merts Heart & Soul, Club One CLT
PMMC
User Research Intern
08.2014 - 01.2015
Conducted requirements-gathering interviews, designed and implemented user surveys; facilitated card-sorting and tree-testing via Optimal Workshop
Moderated task-based user tests and A/B tests of prototypes and wireframes
Investigated user behavior and market demographics; Created storyboards using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Collaborated closely with UX Design team in creation of wireframes and process maps using MS Visio
Utilized Adobe InDesign and MS Excel and PowerPoint to produce visually dynamic reports for each phase in the research, analysis, and design process