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SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER

DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS & STRATEGY LEADER

ENTERPRISE WEBSITE MANAGEMENT

ACCESSIBILTY & COMPLIANCE

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BRAND MAGICIAN & SUPERHERO

202-247-6077

HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783

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Welcome

 Senior UX and digital experience designer with 15+ years shaping accessible, user-centered web, intranet, and application experiences across government, enterprise, education, and nonprofit environments. Skilled across the UX lifecycle—from requirements discovery, information architecture, and user flows to wireframes, prototypes, usability evaluation, design systems, and developer handoff. Translates complex business needs into clear digital experiences through multidisciplinary collaboration, accessibility practices (Section 508, ADA, WCAG), and AI-assisted, data-informed design workflows.

 Core Competencies 

 UX Strategy & Product Design • User Research & Requirements • Information Architecture • User Journeys & Flows • Wireframes & Prototypes • Interaction & Visual Design • Usability Testing • Design Systems • Accessibility (Section 508, ADA, WCAG) • Responsive Design • Stakeholder Workshops • Design Handoff • CMS • Digital Analytics • AI-Assisted UX 

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

NOVEMBER 2025 - OCTOBER 2026

 WHIRLWIND TECHNOLOGIES, FOREST HEIGHTS, MD

 SENIOR UX STRATEGIST | CONTRACT

Led end-to-end UX strategy and product design initiatives, translating complex business requirements into intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital experiences. Applied usability evaluation, user behavior insights, stakeholder feedback, and experimentation where applicable to refine digital products; maintain design systems and UI standards. Collaborated with developers, product stakeholders, and business teams to align user needs, technical requirements, and strategic objectives throughout the design lifecycle. Developed and maintained scalable design systems, reusable UI components, interaction patterns, and design specifications to ensure consistency across enterprise digital platforms. Modernized legacy digital experiences through research-informed design, responsive interfaces, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies. Delivered high-fidelity UI designs, interactive prototypes, and annotated design specifications to support seamless design-to-development implementation. Designed account registration and onboarding flows, helping users create accounts and move through initial setup with a clear, user-centered experience. 

FEBRUARY 2025 - FEBRUARY 2026

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORP, WASHINGTON, DC

SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER | CONTRACT

Designed branded SharePoint intranet experiences, clear page layouts, and navigation based on organizational identity and user needs. Created responsive wireframes, high-fidelity screens, and interactive Figma prototypes; applied accessibility practices, reusable UI patterns, and developer-ready specifications. Designed customer/member portal experiences, structuring account information and key user tasks into clear, accessible digital journeys. Designed and developed a SharePoint site for DDOT’s employee rewards program, creating an accessible, user-centered destination for employees to explore program information and rewards. Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to communicate requirements, document specifications, and support effective implementation. Developed visual assets, color systems, and digital style guides to strengthen brand consistency across web and print materials. 

NOVEMBER 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2025

A SQUARE GROUP, FREDERICK, MD

INTERACTION DESIGNER/VISUAL DESIGNER/UX DESIGNER

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

WHIRLWIND TECHNOLOGIES, FOREST HEIGHTS, MD

SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER

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

2027

CERTIFICATION (IN PROGRESS)

MICROSOFT UX DESIGN

COURSERA

2011

ASSOCIATES DEGREE

WEB DESIGN AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

2028

WEB DEVELOPMENT, STRAYER UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUTE CERTIFCATE

1995

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE/NON-PROFIT PROJECTS

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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