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UX/UI Designer

Kathryn Boston

St. Charles, IL
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    With 16 years experience in the Marketing and Communication industry as a Graphic Designer, including 9 years working in the digital channel with both mobile and web products, I have extensive experience driving the design of navigation schemes and visual components in many digital products, ensuring a consistent and intuitive UX, while focusing on user-centered design.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design
      University of Illinois at Chicago
      1997 - 2001
      Graduated with distinction in Graphic Design
  • Experience
    • Senior UX Designer
      Tata Consultancy Services
      Naperville, IL
      2014 - 2018 (4 years)
      ● Analyzed existing mobile and desktop applications, providing UX analysis and recommendations
      ● Focused on establishing user-centered designs across multiple platforms
      ● Defined site architecture, screen structure, and process flows for multiple products
      ● Streamlined application processes & task flows, all while incorporating new product functionality
      ● Conducted business team & user interviews of existing products, assessing necessary areas for improvements to achieve desired results
      ● Took ownership of UX/UI deliverables; responsible for wireframes/blue-line documents, process flows, prototyping, visual designs, asset generation, and spec documentation
      ● Worked closely with both client/business teams and Development teams throughout projects
    • Associate Project Manager / Senior Designer / Mobile Designer
      Allstate Roadside Services
      Northbrook, IL
      2008 - 2014 (6 years)
      ● Led multi-team brainstorming sessions for new application, establishing screen content, process flow, and UX/UI designs for the updated roadside application framework for Allstate and its’ partners
      ● Managed design deliverables for digital projects, overseeing designers and outside agencies
      ● Consulted with cross-functional team members including designers, developers, and client/business stakeholders to ensure developed application met design standards and functional requirements
      ● Executed the UX/UI design deliverables for more than 13 mobile application projects through entire life cycle including: wireframes, visual designs, asset generation, spec documentation, and quality assurance checks
    • Senior Designer and Art Director
      Freelance
      2006 - 2009 (3 years)
      ● Provided consultation and design services for multiple companies, including McDonald’s Corporation
      and United Airlines, as well as startup and small businesses
      ● Performed press checks, created brand identity, print collateral, and signage, responsible for visual designs of direct mail, magazine articles, and annual reports
    • Designer
      Gaston Advertising
      Chicago, IL
      2006 - 2007 (1 year)
      ● Created concepts, designs, and production of retail and financial direct mail, forms, and signage
      ● Analyzed internal processes and worked to improve existing practices
    • Designer
      Staywell Custom Communications
      Evanston, IL
      2005 - 2006 (1 year)
      ● Created visual designs for newsletters and advertisements in a high-volume environment across multiple products and brands
      ● Assessed graphics for quality control and reviewed film proofs, press sheets and printed samples
    • Creative Services Associate, Graphic Arts
      The Salvation Army, Metropolitan Division Headquarters
      2003 - 2005 (2 years)
      ● Oversaw the management of workflow, generated concepts, designs and production of all Metropolitan Division collateral
      ● Established a professional, unified appearance to all print and electronic solutions
      ● Analyzed existing resources, determining areas for re-design
  • Awards

    2010 - Direct Marketing Association ECHO Award Finalist Allstate Motor Club App

    Contributed to concepts and designs for mobile app

  • Affiliations

    Interaction Design Foundation

  • Industries
    • Desktop & Office products
    • Internet Applications
    • Mobile Apps
    • Healthcare
    • Transportation
  • Skills
    • Mobile Apps
    • Communication Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Interaction Design
    • Prototyping
    • Sketch
    • Typography
    • UX
    • Visual Design
    • Wireframing
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