About Me

Get to know me!

With 9 years of experience as an Expert UX Design Lead at a Fortune 300 company, I have successfully led design teams on major products, driven user research, and excelled in wireframing, usability testing, and prototyping. Known for my exceptional skills in diffusing tense situations, providing clear explanations, and improving team processes. My strong work ethic and commitment to excellence have consistently delivered impactful user experiences.

As the Instructor for Foundations of User Experience, in the Professional and Workforce Development division at the University of Arkansas, I teach an online asynchronous course to prepare students for UX employment. I enjoy sharing my passion for the craft while teaching how to create professional-quality deliverables to prepare serious students of the discipline who want real experience in UX design.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful partner and two cats, and exploring community events like farmers markets and concerts. I’m passionate about traveling, volunteering, and discovering new places!

Skills

User-Centered Design: Strong expertise in design thinking, user research (qualitative and quantitative), persona development, and user journey mapping.
UX Strategy & Leadership: Experience aligning design with business goals, leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and mentoring junior designers.
Interaction & Visual Design: Proficiency in wireframing, prototyping, UI design, and using tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Knowledge of accessibility with experience building and maturing design systems.
Research & Usability Testing: Conducting user testing, competitive analysis, and synthesizing insights to inform design decisions.
Agile & Project Management: Expertise in agile methodologies, design sprints, and managing design projects from concept to delivery.
Data-Driven Design: Using analytics tools to measure UX performance and iterate based on user feedback and business metrics with tools like HotJar, Clarity & Google Tag Manager.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively presenting design solutions, influencing decision-makers, and managing client or executive expectations.