Wendy Turnbull
Arvada,CO
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior UX Designer & Information Architect
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
09.2011 - 01.2025
- Provided guidance on UX best practices and standards throughout the development process.
- Created detailed style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
- Created and improved visual designs to catapult websites forward in terms of looks and usability.
- Designed intuitive navigation structures that facilitate efficient task completion.
- Monitored industry trends related to UX design principles.
- Performed usability testing to evaluate existing designs and identify areas of improvement.
- Leveraged expertise in user preferences and accessibility requirements to establish design specifications and optimize approaches.
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for web and mobile applications.
- Established a vision for the overall user experience of a product and service by setting goals and objectives.
- Created visual designs such as icons, illustrations, page layouts, typography, color palettes.
- Presented ideas effectively to senior management and other stakeholders in meetings and workshops.
- Collaborated with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders on product design initiatives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communications
The Colorado Institute of Art
Denver, CO05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design, Fine Art, Art History
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Multimedia production, design, and layout
- Visual strategy, content strategy, and brand strategy
- Color theory, typography, and illustrtation
- UX Design
- Information Architecture
- Cross-functional and cross-departmental collaboration
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Affiliations
- Acrylic painting
- Playing piano and bass
- Yoga, hiking, and skiing
- Reading
- Movies
Timeline
Senior UX Designer & Information Architect
University of Colorado Boulder
09.2011 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communications
The Colorado Institute of Art
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design, Fine Art, Art History
University of Northern Colorado
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