Resume
Experience
ActBlue
Lead UX Designer
August 2023 - Present
As Lead UX Designer, I manage projects and architect complex solutions in concert with UX Research, Product Management, Engineering and other internal teams. With a primary focus on the donor experience, I create and maintain effective user journeys while supporting the design and delivery of cohesive products and services across ActBlue.
Senior Product Designer
April 2022 - August 2023
As Senior Product Designer at ActBlue, I was an advocate for building accessible, inclusive, and consistent experiences for all users of ActBlue’s tools.
CoSchedule
Design Strategy Lead
March 2020 - March 2022
While managing a team of designers, I was responsible for expanding CoSchedule's product-led growth strategy through collaborative research, ideation, and prioritization across teams. I acted as the conduit between design, engineering, and internal stakeholders to lead a cross-functional approach in solving complex user problems.
Web Products Lead
January 2019 - March 2020
I led a small team in building a 0-to-1 product to add to the CoSchedule portfolio. My responsibilities included product & stakeholder management, research & ideation, UX design, and front-end development. After building our product from initial idea to marketing launch within a 9 month timeframe, we gained 100k+ users, a world class NPS score, and profitability in less than one year.
Marketing Design Lead
December 2015 - January 2019
I managed a team of visual and web designers focused on conversion design. Through market research and effective design, we grew CoSchedule's user base, bringing them from a niche startup to an award-winning product with customers around the globe.
Todaymade
UX Designer
November 2014 - December 2015
As a UX designer at a small marketing agency, I solved client needs through my expertise in user experience design and frontend engineering to create and build fully functional, responsive sites and applications that were unique, intuitive, and visually appealing.
Todaymade was acquired in December 2015. At that time, I transitioned to Todaymade's sister company, CoSchedule.
Sundog
Web Designer
November 2014 - December 2015
As an agency web designer, I was Involved in concept design and promotion for a variety of clients, specializing in graphic design, web layout, online advertisements, and social media images. I was responsible for brand expertise and implementation across mediums.
Volunteering / Freelance
North Dakota Democratic-NPL
Designer / Planning Committee
June 2019 - Present
While working part-time as Digital Director and subsequently as a volunteer with the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, I focused on promoting online engagement and growing their community by leading the digital strategy, including website, social channels and more.
I have also served on the planning committee for our state conventions and as a campaign volunteer for various local and state-wide candidates, leading their branding and digital strategies.
Heidi for North Dakota
Campaign Designer
January 2018 - November 2018
While working with the Heidi for North Dakota campaign, I worked directly with the Campaign Manager on a variety of design needs, such as merchandise graphics, banners, posters and social graphics.
Girl Develop It
Chapter Leader
October 2014 - December 2018
Girl Develop It is a national non-profit which provides affordable and accessible classes for women to learn technology skills and become empowered in the tech industry. As chapter leader, I led the day-to-day operations such as planning classes & events, promoting our chapter via social networks, and building our network in the industry and local community.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design Technology
University of North Dakota
Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design Technology, Visual Arts Minor, and Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies
Professional skillset
Product strategy
Stakeholder management
Storytelling & presentation
Agile project management
Design mentorship
UX Research & Discovery
Information architecture
Design ideation & prototyping
Usability testing
Front-end development