Resume/CV

“Accessible design is good design – it benefits people who don't have disabilities as well as people who do.”
- Steve Ballmer

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Summary:

UX/UI designer with over 25 years of experience blending intuitive visual front-end designs, and working with development teams and stakeholders to create accessible, human-centered products. Highly proficient in Figma and Axure, with a strong foundation in graphic design, typography, and color theory; that informs both conceptual thinking and polished execution. I am experienced in requirement gathering and presenting design solutions to stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clients in virtual stand-ups, weekly reviews, and product presentations.

I bring advanced HTML and CSS skills, as well as an eye for design and layout that collaborate with my deep experience in UX/CX/UI, SEO/AEO, and navigating branding. I am well-versed in building and maintaining design systems, style guides, and asset libraries. Capable of integrating AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot into workflow efficiencies. All of my work is grounded in a commitment to equity, inclusion, and digital accessibility.

Leader by example. Extroverted extrovert. Makes a mean cup of coffee .

Work History

UX/UI Designer
Stage 4 Solutions, Inc. - Harrisburg, PA

February 2022 - February 2025

Working as a UX/UI Designer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I applied my understanding of modern and human centered design, as well as accessibility awareness across several projects. From wire-frame design, advising on user experiences and interfaces, to testing for accessibility, I have leveraged my capabilities across several existing products both public facing and internal, as well as created UX and UI for new commonwealth initiatives.

During my time with the commonwealth I provided design and solutions for several products: KEES, FMR, HSIP, SCMS, & PDIF.

Some of my accomplishments are:

  • Lobbying for “Reasonable Accommodation” awareness regarding the accessibility of an internal product I was asked to consult on outside of the scope of assigned products. I assisted with design concepts, UX and accessibility guidance, and mock-ups for the Segment Change Management System (SCMS).
  • Created a design guide and supporting Figma assets for developers, and developed high-def wire-frame mock-up assets for a public product on which accessibility was a priority. I worked with the development team to create a high quality product that was both equitable and accessible. (Road Use Fee)
  • Worked as the primary UX designer for the Find My Ride team across several updates to the service. Using my capabilities to enable people to access and find services in the commonwealth is a definite feel good experience. Having the opportunity to leverage my skills in creating wire-frames, working with developers, and creating updated digital assets when needed, has been a highlight of my work as a consultant for the Commonwealth.
  • Spearheaded a new public facing product for the Highway Safety and Improvement Project (HSIP) by leveraging the Keystone Design System toolkit and several creative adjustments to accommodate unique requirement needs of the system and users for submitting, editing, amending, and tracking HSIP applications. I created high-def wire-frame mock-ups to share with business stakeholders, made adjustments based on feedback from stakeholders and the developers, and was able to create a visually appealing and modernized solution.
UX/UI Designer
Acclaim Systems - Harrisburg, PA

May 2018 - March 2020

While working for Acclaim across several projects I lead the company UX/UI direction and developed mock-up content for all development team needs, produced product content, & as well as image and written content for proposals.

Some of my accomplishments are:

  • Implemented a modernization for a client product update with a focus on multi-device use, accessibility, and mobile UX/UI.
  • Routinely created and designed strongly branded marketing for social/print media, proposals and business presentations.
  • I was tasked with the lead position in product support and served as client liaison for two primary Acclaim products. In addition to working with developers to create UX/UI mock-ups and wire-frames for these products, I also created training materials and facilitated both online and in-person training in the Functional Needs Registry (FNR) and Resource Management System (RMS) products they provided to local municipalities and governments for emergency services.
  • Implemented Google Analytics into several hosted solutions to begin gathering actionable metrics.
  • Created and designed a ground-up re-brand for a suite of agricultural products software. (tnatc.org) I created the design system, style guide, and core HMTL/CSS for the developers.
UX/UI/CX Consultant
SeTech Support - Cary, NC

January 2017 - May 2018

While shortly consulting with SeTech Support for a colleague, I advised on a range of new designs and responsive redesigns for their clients. Leveraging my capabilities in design quality and digital accessibility, I had full design life cycle involvement from initial concepts to finished solutions. Further, I acted as liaison with specialized developers on projects, assisted on managing projects, and directed tasks for 3rd party team members.

UX/UI Design
NetMagic, LLC - Camp Hill, PA

May 2013 - May 2018

Advised on and created UX/UI designs & implementation with a focus on flat design solutions and SEO. Created digital assets / developed mock-ups for proposals, information architecture charts and wire-frames for team members. I also managed and directed team members on task assignments and design direction.

In a galaxy far... far... away...
  • Web Design Consultant EKDesigns, LLC – Frederick, MD. | Feb. 2004 - Oct. 2012
  • Web Design Director Amerimall – Westminster, MD. | Sept. 1997 - Feb. 2004