My education is a unique blend of marketing and product design, driven by Agile / HCD processes to fuel engaging and relevant solutions.
Kent State University
2020 - 2022
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Masters in UX Design
Kent State University
2012-2016
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BS in Advertising
Minor in Marketing
Focus: Design & User Journey
I've been working to enhance
data-driven design since
the onset of my career.
11.2021 - 08.2024
05.2019 - 11.2021
07.2017 - 06.2019
08.2024 - Present
Chute Gerdeman
UX/UI Designer
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Designed and published several web pages and designs for thought leadership, case study promotion, focusing on the user.
Designed and managed large design system of assets. Crafted demographic and market research to help design environments and events appropriately.
NBBJ Design
Marketing & Digital Designer
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Developed a comprehensive design/strategy process, managed brand standards, web standards, and research driven collateral, established presentation, sales, and digital templates.
Slalom
Senior UX/UI Designer​
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I work to provide clients industry leading design services to enhance the following:
Competitive Analysis Research, User Research / Strategy / Facilitation, Stakeholder and User Requirement + Feature Alignment, Wireframe + Wireflows / Sitemaps + Sketches, Prototype Design Iteration / Prototype Testing, Developer Hand-off / Management, Design System + Brand Creation
Adaptive Financial
UX Lead (North America)
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I manage a team of two designers, leading the end-to-end design of complex financial systems. I drive user-centered design solutions that balance usability, technical feasibility, and business objectives. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and client stakeholders, I ensure the delivery of intuitive and effective digital experiences. In addition to design leadership, I contribute to pre-sales efforts by shaping design proposals, creating compelling UX visions, and supporting client engagement to demonstrate design value.
My skillset is made better by
a unique foundation of design
and marketing expertise.
