🦄 Résumé
Hello there,
My passion lies in design systems and native app experiences. I believe in creating cohesive experiences across different platforms. Therefore, I work to ensure that systems and processes honor the unique distinctions between web, iOS, and Android ecosystems.
Superpowers
Pixel perfection is a personal obsession of mine, and I take great pride in developing comprehensive UI libraries. However, my greatest impact comes from my ability to tackle complex, large-scale, omni-channel design problems and create scalable design systems. Moreover, I have a talent for effectively explaining and teaching these systems to your Mom – I’m not kidding.
Background
I reside just outside of Richmond, in Louisa, Virginia, with my husband and three boys. Our home includes a designated room for our extensive Lego collection… (and where a Lego Master has slept).
Education
I am a double alumnus of Virginia Commonwealth University. I initially earned my degree in glass working and furniture design, indulging my passion for crafting tangible objects. Later, I returned to complete a communication design degree.
Work Experience
Staff Product Designer, Native Apps Lead – 10.2022 to present
Achieve.com, Digital Design
UX/UI Design Quality Lead – 04.2021 to 10.2022
Capital One, Experience Platforms & Programs, Experience Design
Design Systems Lead – 07.2019 to 04.2021
Capital One, Consumer Credit & Bank, Experience Design
Native UX/UI Designer – 07.2014 to 6.2019
Capital One, Enterprise, Experience Design
Native UX/UI Designer – 08.2013 to 07.2014
Aquent
Owner/Creative Director – 01.2011 to 07.2014
Protozoa Design
Web Designer – 03.2004 to 01.2011
University of Richmond
Web & Email Designer – 04.2001 to 09.2003
Concepts Direct, Inc.
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor – 01.2011 to 07.2013
Virginia Commonwealth University
- GDES: 308 Web Page Design
- GDES: 346 Visual Narrative I
- GDES: 366 Visual Narrative II
- GDES: 491 Advanced Web Design: WordPress & CMS
- GDES: 491 Design and the Language of Interactive Media
Adjunct Instructor – 08.2011 to Spring 2012
Virginia State University
- VCAD: Web Design I
- VCAD: 401 Web Design II
- VCAD: 411 Web Design III
- ARTS 217: 3D Methods & Material
- ARTS 207: 3D Design
Education
University of Richmond
Master of Liberal Arts, Film Studies
The evolution of Film Noir from the Romantic Gothic novel
August 2009
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design
May 2002
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Crafts: Glass working & Furniture Design
August 1997
Certificates & Certifications
Women in Leadership
Cornell University
Program Graduate
LeadHership1®
Certified Usability Analyst
Human Factors International
Certified User Experience Analyst
Human Factors International
SWaM
Small, Women- and Minority-owned Business
Culinary Arts
School of Continuing Studies
University of Richmond
Awards & Recognition
J.D. Power Award, 2nd Place – 06.2019
Overall satisfaction in U.S. Banking Mobile Apps with a score of 873.
J.D. Power Award, 1st Place – 06.2018
Overall satisfaction in U.S. Banking Mobile Apps with a score of 888.
J.D. Power Award, 1st Place – 06.2017
Overall satisfaction in U.S. Banking Mobile Apps with a score of 870.
Merit Award – 2016/17 Winter Edition
Financial App
How Magazine, In-Howse Awards
Finalist – 2016
Mobile App
Fast Company’s Innovation By Design Award
Industry Star – 2015
Mobile App
8th Annual Mobile Excellence Awards
Best Payment / Banking – 2015
Mobile App
8th Annual Mobile Excellence Awards
Mobile Apps/Sites – Finance – 2015
Mobile App
2015 W3 Awards
Mobile Features – Best User Interface – 2015
Mobile App
2015 W3 Awards
Mobile Features – Best Visual Design – Aesthetic – 2015
Mobile App
2015 W3 Awards
Bronze Cannonball – 05.2013
PlanG website
The Richmond Show, Richmond Ad Club
Memberships
AIGA
the professional association for design
Additional Skills
Sarcasm, Legos, event planning, networking, motorcycling, Muay Thai Kickboxing and pot lucks
Speaking & Workshops
WNKF: Weekly Native Knowledge Fest – 09.2021 to 10.2022
Capital One
Designing for Mobile – 06.2021
Experience Summit
Experience Design, Capital One
Pre-Bonsai Workshop – 05.2020
Design Making
Designing for Native Deep Dive – 09.2019
XD, Capital One
EASE iOS Design – 09.2018
SHARE Conference
Capital One
EASE Android Design – 09.2018
SHARE Conference
Capital One
Design Making at WUT – 01.2018 to present
Third Thursday Lunch Exercises
What’s Up Thursday, Capital One
Creative Disruption – 07.2017
Full STEAM Ahead Conference
Creative Discussion – 07.2017
Full STEAM Ahead Conference
Motion as Meaning Workshop – 06.2016
Full STEAM Ahead Conference
Fundamentals of Typography – 12.2015
Creative Academy, Capital One
Intro to Design Making – 2016 to present
Monthly Design Onboarding Workshop
One Design, Capital One
Design Community Engagement – 01.2016
What’s Up Thursday, Capital One
Motion as Meaning Workshop – 09.2015
Android Summit
Continuing Your Creative Education – 07.2014
Aquent
Skeuomorphism – 12.2012
Spreecast: Design Recharge
Design Methodologies – 06.2012
Spreecast: Design Recharge
Starting a Graphic Design Business – 09.2011
AIGA VSU Student Group
Coffee Talk: Avoiding the PDF – 12.2010
AIGA Richmond
GRADE 5 – 03.2010
AIGA Richmond’s Biennial, Greater Richmond Awards in Design Excellence
Annual Members Meeting – 11.2008
AIGA Richmond
Student Meet n Greets – Fall 2008
AIGA Richmond: Virginia Commonwealth University, Piedmont Virginia Community College and Virginia State University
Annual Members Meeting – 09.2007
AIGA Richmond
Community
Co-Coordinator/Instructor – 05.2015 to present
Design Making, Capital One
Co-Founder/Coordinator – 05.2011 to 2014
The Independent Creative
Contributing Artist – 10.2012 to 01.2013, 2018
The Sketchbook Project
Art House Co-op and Brooklyn Art Library
Vice President – 08.2011 to 01.2012
AIGA Richmond
Contributing Artist – 06.2011
First International Skull Appreciation Day Invitational Exhibition
Gallery 5
Student Mentor/Advisor – 2011, 2010, 2009
CreateAThon on Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University
Contributing Artist – 10.2010 to 01.2011
The Sketchbook Project: 2011
Art House Co-op and Brooklyn Art Library
Judge – 03.2010
Annual Juried Student Show
Virginia State University
Exhibition Designer, Coordinator – 2009
AIGA Richmond
Advisory Board – 2008 to 2011
Piedmont Virginia Community College
In-House Design Task Force – 2008 to 2010
AIGA
President – 2007 to 2009
AIGA Richmond
Signage/Promotional Designer – 2007
AIGA Richmond
New Media Coordinator – 2006 to 2008
AIGA Richmond
Articles, Quotes & Features
How a New Design System Sparked Innovation at Capital One
by Margaret Rhodes
AIGA Eye on Design E-Newsletter
A Graphic Design Student’s Guide to Freelance
by Ben Hammon
Chapter 8: Tips from Professionals
Graphic artists try speed networking – April, 2009
by Louis Llovio
Richmond Times Dispatch
The Teen Angst – April, 1992
by Kim Spencer
The Daily Press