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About

I am a UX Generalist who also loves UX Research and Strategy.

I love what I do! There is nothing greater than creating well-designed user experiences along with showcasing brands and products. I value open dialogue and collaborative relationships with colleagues, users, clients and vendors.

I have worked with domestic and international companies, in the US and abroad. I am known for my passion, tenacity, empathy, flexibility, problem solving design skills, attention to detail and customer service. 

Skills and Specialties

UX design, creative direction, art direction, design, copywriting, photography and production experience with ads, books, brochures, collateral, catalogs, direct mail, identities, packaging, e-newsletters and websites. 

Adobe Creative Suite, Axure RP, Sketch, InVision, CSS, HTML, photography, color correction and photo editing skills.

Bio

I earned my UX Design Certification from Prime Digital Academy in 2018. Prior to that I was the marketing manager and art director for The Saint Paul Hotel and an art director at Precision Powerhouse and The ADS Group.

I attended The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Södra Vätterbydgens Folkhögskola College in Sweden, and received my B.A. from North Park University in Chicago.

Post college I lived in Taiwan and Indonesia editing, translating and teaching English, business English and composition to several international corporations along with hosting a radio show. I studied the local art of batik in Indonesia and native languages in Taiwan and Indonesia. I've traveled to over 25 countries and have studied seven languages.