Tammie Meloy
Plattsmouth,Nebraska
Summary
Results-oriented UX Designer with over 3 years of experience in creating intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile applications. Passionate about designing inclusive user experiences that cater to diverse cognitive needs, with a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to translate business and user goals into innovative design solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UX Researcher
Kiewit Corporation
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Designed functional user interfaces for enterprise-level applications, enhancing employee productivity through intuitive design
- Collaborated with product managers and engineers to translate user insights into actionable design solutions, resulting in a 25% reduction in design time
- Conducted user research and usability testing on multiple products, leading to a 34% increase in employee engagement for the feedback system
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, ensuring design consistency across applications
- Delivered impactful presentations to stakeholders, utilizing data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively
UX Researcher
LovelySkin
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported website redesign initiatives by employing qualitative and quantitative research methods, leading to a 31.4% increase in conversion rates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user behavior data and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for design validation
- Conducted A/B testing and usability studies to ensure user-centered design decisions were informed by real user feedback
Teacher/Instructional Designer
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Facilitated Learning Experiences: Designed and implemented tailored learning experiences for over 500 students, enhancing educational engagement through user-centered instructional strategies
- Evaluative Research: Conducted formative and summative assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional methods, leading to data-driven improvements that resulted in an average reading level increase of two grade levels for approximately 75% of students
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with diverse stakeholders, including parents, educators, and students, to gather insights into their needs and preferences, fostering a collaborative environment for co-creating educational solutions
- Diverse Instructional Methods: Employed a variety of instructional techniques (whole group, small group, and technology-enhanced learning) to accommodate various learning styles and optimize the overall user experience in educational settings
- User-Centered Design Principles: Integrated principles of user-centered design into educational practices, ensuring that all instructional materials were accessible and inclusive for all learners
Education
UX/UI Design Bootcamp -
Flatiron School
New York, Online04.2020
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Concordia University
Seward, Nebraska05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science
Concordia University
Seward, NE08-1999
Skills
- User Experience Design
- Quantitative research
- Qualitative research
- Heuristic evaluation
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Research tools: Google Analytics, HotJar, FullStory
- Design System Library tools: Storybook, Zeroheight
- Design strategy
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- High-Fidelity Designs
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Motivated by helping others
Hobbies and Interests
- Designing Accessible Interfaces
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
- Educational Technology
Accomplishments
- Women in AI hackathon award winner, 2021
Certification
- Nielson Norman UX certification, UX Research specialization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UX Researcher
Kiewit Corporation
01.2022 - 11.2024
UX Researcher
LovelySkin
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher/Instructional Designer
Omaha Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Nielson Norman UX certification, UX Research specialization
UX/UI Design Bootcamp -
Flatiron School
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science
Concordia University
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