Product Designer
About Me.
I am a passionate product designer with a unique blend of artistic flair and teaching experience. My background as a special education teacher has honed my skills in creating accessible and user-friendly designs, ensuring inclusivity for all. I'm thrilled to apply my artistic talents to design captivating interfaces and innovative design solutions that not only look great but also cater to users' specific needs and preferences.
Education
Product Design
Flatiron School
Oct 2022- Nov 2023
Certification in Teaching
Notre Dame of Maryland University
June 2018 - May 2020
BA in Studio Art
University of Maryland
May 2012
My Skills
Work Experience
Junior Creative Designer
Citizen Codex
Aug 2024- Present
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Established comprehensive design system guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability across digital products.
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Designed intuitive user interfaces and prototyped user experiences using Figma, adhering to WCAG standards to ensure color accessibility and streamlining the handoff process to development teams.
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Crafted tailored digital products for non-profit organizations, aligning designs with their mission and user needs, and created visually compelling social media assets to support branding and marketing initiatives.
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Collaborated closely with the Creative Director and developer team to conceptualize and execute innovative design solutions.
UX/UI Designer
Wellbeing Assisted Living LLC
Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
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Led the comprehensive redesign of the company website through collaborative brainstorming sessions, prioritizing accessibility following WCAG standards, and implementing design systems to elevate user experience.
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Created precise high-fidelity wireframes using Figma, ensuring seamless functionality across desktop and mobile platforms.
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Actively engaged in client interaction, gathering feedback and requirements to ensure alignment with user needs.
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Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to integrate essential visuals and features into the design, ensuring seamless deployment and alignment with organizational goals.
Art Teacher
Magruder High School
Aug 2021 - June 2023
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Developed and implemented user-focused design lessons for classes of 30 students, drawing on experience in creating diverse educational content for grades 9-12, tailored to multiple learning styles.
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Excelled in distilling complex information into clear, user-friendly formats, ensuring effective communication in educational settings.
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Provided insightful and constructive feedback, honing skills in user testing and iterative design processes to enhance user experience.
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Championed inclusivity in design, leveraging experience in accommodating students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
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Displayed strong adaptability in dynamic environments, a key asset in responding to rapidly changing user requirements and design challenges.
Art Teacher & Paraeducator
Shady Grove Middle School
Oct 2017 - June 2021
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Leveraged monitoring and support skills to ensure inclusive design, with a focus on accessibility, particularly for users with varying learning abilities and needs.
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Cultivated an empathetic approach to design, drawing on experience in creating a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for a diverse student body.
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Delivered comprehensive art instruction using various materials and techniques, cultivating a strong foundation in design fundamentals for a class of 30 students.
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Implemented user-centered design concepts in art projects.
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Encouraged student creativity through constructive critiques and discussions, promoting a holistic approach to design thinking.