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IA Collaborative Interaction Design Contractor
Chicago, IL
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Worked in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment assisting in the concepting through wireframing phases of large scale brand identity projects. * Helped establish and work within the confines of brand identities for major international companies. * Quickly jumped into projects to turn complex concepts into fun and engaging experiences.
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McGraw-Hill Higher Education User Experience Architect
New York, NY
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Created high-level design brief and detailed wireframes in an agile environment. Presents these concepts to both the internal UX team and the overall product team. * Worked on high stakes projects and initiatives such as future platform road maps, mobile and responsive designs, and complete experience redesigns, presenting those ideas to high-level stakeholders and C-Level Officers * Acted as UX Lead on projects, working closely with stakeholders, project managers, engineering quality assurance, and UX team members. * Collaborated with several colleagues to create and evangelize a scientific user testing program through a series of workshops for colleagues * Piloted iterative testing cycles and feedback loops based upon minimum viable products * Organized a pilot program to help transition towards a Lean/Agile process, including handing off collaborative documentation and complexity estimation, which was later expanded to other UX teams * Lead sketch sessions & collaborative brainstorming with stakeholders, UX team, and developers * Mentors junior designers, and on boards new team members
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Freelance User Experience Designer
New York, NY
Worked with various companies, such as the Buckminster Fuller Institute, Inhabitat.com and Thumbplay (now "iHeartRadio"), to understand their unique user experience. * Wrote & moderated usability studies, molding the findings into comprehensive reports and recommendations * Interacted with various stakeholders from different organizations to create functional wireframes and prototypes at varying fidelities * Worked both independently and as a part of a team to develop an uncompromising user experience
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Head Designer
Irreversible Magazine
New York, NY
Designed print layouts. Assisted in finding artists and galleries for inclusion in magazine, and worked closely with the owner to create a unique art publication.
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Gallery Director
Aldo Castillo Galleries
Chicago, IL
Maintained and managed gallery staff. Selected artists and curated shows. Established brand identity.