EXPERIENCE.
SENIOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER. January 2022 - Present.
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL. REMOTE.
Projects include: Tools for early career financial representatives. Organization management change system.
SENIOR UX DESIGNER. March 2021 - January 2022.
DAXKO. BANNOCKBURN, IL.
Problem solver. Software architect. Idea generator. Feedback gatherer. Research synthesizer. Demo day cookie baker. Workshop facilitator. Active listener.
Projects include: Fitness workout app. Customer relationship management system. Online membership wizard. E-commerce mobile shop.
UX DESIGNER. March 2018 - February 2021.
CLUB AUTOMATION (DAXKO). BANNOCKBURN, IL.
Projects include: Scheduling calendar. Membership management system. Customer interviews and surveys. Pro Shop inventory feature. Guest kiosk.
DESIGN DIRECTOR. February 2015 - March 2018.
GLANTZ DESIGN. EVANSTON, IL.
Meticulous proofreader. Web design and infographics extraordinaire. Mentor. Lunch hour running club cofounder.
Projects include: Websites. Infographics. Wireframes. Shareable social graphics. Annual reports. Powerpoints. Brochures. Branding.
Clients include: Vodori. Evanston Public Library. Hagerty Consulting. Dow. Evanston Township High School. Minnesota Computers for Schools. Logistyx Technologies.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER. September 2008 - February 2015.
HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES. CHICAGO, IL.
Data visualizer. Print production expert. Collaborator. Project manager. Master Word and Powerpoint formatter.
Projects include: Branding. Logos. Email blasts. Shareable social graphics. Marketing proposals. Brochures. Ads. Annual reports. Fact sheets. Websites. Infographics.
Clients include: Amgen. Brightsource Energy. Aflac. Bloomberg Philanthropies. Illinois Lottery. Accretive Health. Merck. America’s Natural Gas Alliance. Target.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER. July 2007 - April 2008.
MOPDOG CREATIVE+STRATEGY. KENNESAW, GA.
Concepter. Illustrator. Logo maker.
Projects include: Direct mail. Collateral. Logos. Branding. Ads. Websites.
Clients include: Beazer Homes. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Fulton Paper Company. The Center for Family Resources.
GRAPHIC DESIGN APPRENTICE. September 2001 - June 2004.
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE. KALAMAZOO, MI.
Typesetter. Courier. Receptionist. Lunch hour dominoes champion. Communicator. Proofreader.
Projects include: College sports catalogs. Direct mail. Collateral. 100-page book layout.
EDUCATION.
THE CREATIVE CIRCUS.
2007. ATLANTA, GA.
Graphic design certificate. Several student show design awards.
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE.
2004. KALAMAZOO, MI.
Bachelor of Arts. Graduated cum laude.
ABILITIES.
Sketch. Invision. Figma. Jira. Confluence. Trello. Miro. Adobe Creative Suite. Microsoft Office. Final Cut Pro. Basic HTML/CSS.
Workshop facilitating. Whiteboard sessioning. Proofreading. Drawing. Photographing. X-actoing. Bookmaking.
RECOGNITION.
Certified Scrum Product Owner. Daxko Design Wizard. Don’t Make Me Think Daxko Award.
PASSIONS.
Family. Friends. Traveling. Running. Bubble tea. Dunnys. Thai food. Laughing. Coffee. Letterpress. Sweet tea. Camping. Mangoes. Putt putt. Beaches. Piano. Puns. Otters. Ice cream. Narwhals.