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SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF WILSON AVENUE

BRAND STRATEGIST & WEB DESIGNER

SPEAKER

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BRAND MAGICIAN & SUPERHERO

202-247-6077

HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783

Welcome

Creative and detail-oriented Senior UI/UX Designer - Graphic Designer - SharePoint Specialist with 20+ years of experience crafting intuitive digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. Adept at balancing user needs with business goals to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Proven expertise in wireframing, prototyping, and design systems, with a strong command of Figma, Sketch, and the Adobe Creative Suite. As an Adobe Certified Expert, I bring advanced technical mastery and design excellence to every project. Seeking to leverage my skills in user research, interaction design, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate user engagement and drive innovation within a forward-thinking organization. 

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EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 2025 - PRESENT

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORP, WASHINGTON, DC

SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER

Design and develop modern, branded SharePoint intranet experiences by creating custom imagery, composites, icons, and text overlays aligned with organizational identity. Build responsive, high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma to define user flows, simulate interactions, and ensure accessibility compliance. Optimize visual assets for performance across desktop and mobile, while managing reusable design systems and SharePoint UI kits for consistency. Partner closely with developer to provide clear handoffs, specifications, and annotated assets, ensuring seamless design-to-development alignment and iterative refinement based on stakeholder feedback.

NOVEMBER 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERACTION DESIGNER/VISUAL DESIGNER/UX DESIGNER

A SQUARE GROUP, FREDERICK, MD

Designed intuitive, visually engaging, and user-friendly interfaces for web applications and digital products, ensuring accessibility compliance (Section 508, ADA, WCAG). Conducted user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to inform design decisions and enhance user satisfaction. Created wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Adobe XD, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite to effectively communicate design concepts. Developed scalable design systems, style guides, and documentation to maintain consistency across products and platforms. Collaborated with project managers, content strategists, and developers to deliver user-centered solutions and ensure accurate implementation of design specifications. Researched and applied emerging design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design quality and processes.

AUGUST 2021 – APRIL 2023

SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER

WHIRLWIND TECHNOLOGIES, FOREST HEIGHTS, MD

Led the UX design strategy for the RISE Tracking system at the Census Bureau, defining requirements and guiding the creation of user-centered digital solutions. Oversaw the development of high-quality UX deliverables, including wireframes, prototypes, flow diagrams, storyboards, sitemaps, and visual/graphic designs. Directed the design and testing of UI elements—navigation menus, tabs, search boxes, widgets, CTAs, and landing page layouts—to optimize usability and engagement across digital assets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users to ensure alignment on design vision and the delivery of tailored user experiences. Mentored team members and provided strategic guidance on UX research methodologies, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions to enhance user satisfaction. Established and enforced design standards for typography, visual design, and interface consistency to maintain quality across projects.

FEBRUARY 2019 – DECEMBER 2020

HTML EMAIL DESIGNER/DEVELOPER

T. ROWE PRICE, OWINGS MILLS, MD

Designed, coded, and delivered responsive, industry-standard email communications for global audiences, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and brand consistency. Managed end-to-end campaign lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams and external clients to execute both repeatable templates and custom ad-hoc communications. Applied best practices in HTML development, coding hybrid table-based and modern standards-based emails within enterprise marketing systems. Conducted SEO research and implemented optimization strategies, integrating keyword insights and content enhancements to improve visibility and engagement across digital channels. Balanced high-volume production demands by managing workload through structured intake systems, consistently meeting deadlines while communicating project complexity and capacity.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

2011

ASSOCIATES DEGREE

WEB DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

2028

WEB DEVELOPMENT, STRAYER UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUTE CERTIFCATE

1995

THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE/NON-PROFIT CLIENTS

CLIENTS
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SKILLS

SKILLS
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WORDPRESS, DRUPAL, WIX - ADVANCED

HTML5/CSS3 - PROFICIENT

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD - ADVANCED 

FIGMA, XD, PHOTOSHOP - ADVANCED

CONFLUENCE, JIRA - PROFICIENT

INDESIGN - ADVANCED

EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

USER RESEARCH:

Conducts surveys, interviews, and usability tests to understand user needs, preferences, and behaviors.

WIREFRAMING & PROTOTYPING:

Creates wireframes and prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision to visualize layouts and user flows.

UI DESIGN:

Designs aesthetically pleasing interfaces that align with brand guidelines, including creating icons, buttons, and other visual elements.

UX DESIGN:

Focuses on the usability and functionality of the product, ensuring an intuitive and smooth user journey.

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE:

Structures content and navigation in a way that enhances findability and ease of use.

INTERACTION DESIGN:

Design interactive elements and animations to improve user engagement and guide users through the product.

VISUAL & GRAPHIC DESIGN:

Strong sense of color theory, typography, and layout to create visually appealing designs.

RESPONSIVE & ADAPTIVE DESIGN

Ensurendesigns work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.

USABILITY TESTING:

Conducts tests to validate design decisions, gather feedback, and make improvements based on user behavior.

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

DESIGN SYSTEMS & STYLE GUIDES

Works closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align design with business and technical requirements.

Creates and maintaining design systems to ensure consistency across all product touchpoints.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

Uses data and feedback to make informed design decisions and solve complex design challenges.

FRONT-END DEVELOPMENT:

Understands HTML, CSS, and sometimes JavaScript to effectively communicate with developers.

USER-CENTERED DESIGN PRINCIPLES:

Deep knowledge of designing with the user in mind to optimize usability and accessibility.

TOOLS AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:

Skilled in design software like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure and Balsamiq.

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