About Me
Everyone has a personal side, and everyone has a professional side. Which would you care to see?
Personal
Professional
About Me
I’m a young professional with several years of experience in UX and information design. I love working in a quick-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and helping problem-solve through design. I view design as an art of storytelling, helping create an experience that speaks to all types of users to help meet them no matter where they are in their journeys.
Education & Skills
Education
BFA Communications DesignRocky Mountain College of Art & Design
2013 - 2016 | Valedictorian & Summa Cum Laude
Hard Skills
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Heuristic Evaluation
Data Visualization
Soft Skills
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Leadership/ Mentoring
Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Conceptual Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
What I’ve worked on but am not limited to
Quotes &research redesign
User research
Heuristic evaluation
Active trader dashboards
Stocks & ETF screener
Email blast designs
Alerts & notifications
Themed investing
Options trading
Marketing & Sales collateral
Usability Testing
Print Material
Work History
Associate Creative Director & APAC Design LeadCommunify Fincentric
2017 - Present, Hybrid
- Participated in the APAC expansion strategy by temporarily relocating to Sydney, Australia and assuming full ownership of all regional design deliverables and sales collateral. Requiring close collaboration with the States as we updated mature products to account for the nuances of the region, as well as completing new innovative design projects that translated to new products to be sold at mass to the APAC region.
- As APAC Design Lead, I helped drive the talent strategy and acquisition by defining the hiring requirements, reviewed portfolios, and mentored new and incoming designers in the APAC region to ensure quality and success of all projects.
- Designed and supported the launch of a personalized holdings event engine for a large Canadian self-directed bank that increased usage by +240% within two months of launch.
- Designed and supported a multi-leg options redesign for a large Canadian self-directed bank which drove an increase of 30% in usage of the tool within four months of launch. Also resulting in 11% increase of options trades placed within that same timespan.
- Designed, developed, and executed comprehensive creative strategies aligned with business objectives for numerous world-renowned banks and brokerages, seeing every project through from conception to delivery.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and wants, all while exceeding expectations in final results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality thought leadership and meeting WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility requirements.
Design InternEisinger Smith
2016-2017, In-Person
- Assisted with daily production tasks, including file proofing, printing, and product customization.
- Recreated pixelated and non-printable logos for use in product printing.
- Lead the design initiative for the annual product catalog launch.
- Communicated with third-party press companies to ensure timely and accurate production.
Manager & PhotographerArkansas Valley Digital Imaging
2014 - 2015, In-Person
- Managed operations at the Royal Gorge office, while also acting as a white water rafting photographer.
- Drove client relations by serving as the primary point of contact for the branch, ensuring their issues were resolved in a timely manner.
- Lead the team to deliver time-sensitive photographs to clients with effective time management protocols that ensured 100% on-time client photo delivery.
- Demonstrated high-level multi-tasking proficiency by balancing client communications and managing and guiding the team to perform daily operational tasks.
References
Kara BauderCommunify Fincentric | Manager
*Please request contact information
Ryan MoffatCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information
Matt HollingsworthCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information
About Me
Everyone has a personal side, and everyone has a professional side. Which would you care to see?
Personal
Professional
About Me
I’m a young professional with several years of experience in UX and information design. I love working in a quick-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and helping problem-solve through design. I view design as an art of storytelling, helping create an experience that speaks to all types of users to help meet them no matter where they are in their journeys.
Education & Skills
Education
BFA Communications DesignRocky Mountain College of Art & Design
2013 - 2016 | Valedictorian & Summa Cum Laude
Hard Skills
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Heuristic Evaluation
Data Visualization
Soft Skills
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Leadership/ Mentoring
Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Conceptual Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
What I’ve worked on but am not limited to
Quotes and research redesign
User research
Heuristic evaluation
Active trader dashboards
Stocks & ETF screener redesigns
Email blast designs
Alerts & notifications
Themed investing
Options trading
Marketing & Sales collateral
Usability Testing
Print Material (Books, stationary, flyers, etc)
Work History
Associate Creative Director & APAC Design LeadCommunify Fincentric
2017 - Present, Hybrid
- Participated in the APAC expansion strategy by temporarily relocating to Sydney, Australia and assuming full ownership of all regional design deliverables and sales collateral. Requiring close collaboration with the States as we updated mature products to account for the nuances of the region, as well as completing new innovative design projects that translated to new products to be sold at mass to the APAC region.
- As APAC Design Lead, I helped drive the talent strategy and acquisition by defining the hiring requirements, reviewed portfolios, and mentored new and incoming designers in the APAC region to ensure quality and success of all projects.
- Designed and supported the launch of a personalized holdings event engine for a large Canadian self-directed bank that increased usage by +240% within two months of launch.
- Designed and supported a multi-leg options redesign for a large Canadian self-directed bank which drove an increase of 30% in usage of the tool within four months of launch. Also resulting in 11% increase of options trades placed within that same timespan.
- Designed, developed, and executed comprehensive creative strategies aligned with business objectives for numerous world-renowned banks and brokerages, seeing every project through from conception to delivery.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and wants, all while exceeding expectations in final results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality thought leadership and meeting WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility requirements.
Design InternEisinger Smith
2016-2017, In-Person
- Assisted with daily production tasks, including file proofing, printing, and product customization.
- Recreated pixelated and non-printable logos for use in product printing.
- Lead the design initiative for the annual product catalog launch.
- Communicated with third-party press companies to ensure timely and accurate production.
Manager & PhotographerArkansas Valley Digital Imaging
2014 - 2015, In-Person
- Managed operations at the Royal Gorge office, while also acting as a white water rafting photographer.
- Drove client relations by serving as the primary point of contact for the branch, ensuring their issues were resolved in a timely manner.
- Lead the team to deliver time-sensitive photographs to clients with effective time management protocols that ensured 100% on-time client photo delivery.
- Demonstrated high-level multi-tasking proficiency by balancing client communications and managing and guiding the team to perform daily operational tasks.
References
Kara BauderCommunify Fincentric | Manager
*Please request contact information
Ryan MoffatCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information
Matt HollingsworthCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information
About Me
Everyone has a personal side, and everyone has a professional side. Which would you care to see?
Personal
Professional
About Me
I’m a young professional with several years of experience in UX and information design. I love working in a quick-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and helping problem-solve through design. I view design as an art of storytelling, helping create an experience that speaks to all types of users to help meet them no matter where they are in their journeys.
Education & Skills
Education
BFA Communications DesignRocky Mountain College of Art & Design
2013 - 2016 | Valedictorian & Summa Cum Laude
Hard Skills
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Heuristic Evaluation
Data Visualization
Soft Skills
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Leadership/ Mentoring
Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Conceptual Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
What I’ve worked on but am not limited to
Quotes and research redesign
User research
Heuristic evaluation
Active trader dashboards
Stocks & ETF screener redesigns
Email blast designs
Alerts & notifications
Themed investing
Options trading
Marketing & Sales collateral
Usability Testing
Print Material (Books, stationary, flyers, etc)
Work History
Associate Creative Director & APAC Design LeadCommunify Fincentric
2017 - Present, Hybrid
- Participated in the APAC expansion strategy by temporarily relocating to Sydney, Australia and assuming full ownership of all regional design deliverables and sales collateral. Requiring close collaboration with the States as we updated mature products to account for the nuances of the region, as well as completing new innovative design projects that translated to new products to be sold at mass to the APAC region.
- As APAC Design Lead, I helped drive the talent strategy and acquisition by defining the hiring requirements, reviewed portfolios, and mentored new and incoming designers in the APAC region to ensure quality and success of all projects.
- Designed and supported the launch of a personalized holdings event engine for a large Canadian self-directed bank that increased usage by +240% within two months of launch.
- Designed and supported a multi-leg options redesign for a large Canadian self-directed bank which drove an increase of 30% in usage of the tool within four months of launch. Also resulting in 11% increase of options trades placed within that same timespan.
- Designed, developed, and executed comprehensive creative strategies aligned with business objectives for numerous world-renowned banks and brokerages, seeing every project through from conception to delivery.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and wants, all while exceeding expectations in final results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality thought leadership and meeting WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility requirements.
Design InternEisinger Smith
2016-2017, In-Person
- Assisted with daily production tasks, including file proofing, printing, and product customization.
- Recreated pixelated and non-printable logos for use in product printing.
- Lead the design initiative for the annual product catalog launch.
- Communicated with third-party press companies to ensure timely and accurate production.
Manager & PhotographerArkansas Valley Digital Imaging
2014 - 2015, In-Person
- Managed operations at the Royal Gorge office, while also acting as a white water rafting photographer.
- Drove client relations by serving as the primary point of contact for the branch, ensuring their issues were resolved in a timely manner.
- Lead the team to deliver time-sensitive photographs to clients with effective time management protocols that ensured 100% on-time client photo delivery.
- Demonstrated high-level multi-tasking proficiency by balancing client communications and managing and guiding the team to perform daily operational tasks.
References
Kara BauderCommunify Fincentric | Manager
*Please request contact information
Ryan MoffatCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information
Matt HollingsworthCommunify Fincentric | Coworker
*Please request contact information