Hello!
I'm currently
working on a contract with
Empathy Lab. I will be seeking a new
User Experience (UX) opportunity in New York City starting
July 2012. I'm interested in an
in-house leadership position. A quick conversation will determine if we're the right fit.
This last year and a half I've been working in the Pharma industry thinking
I could make a difference. I quickly realized there were a lot of rules, budget restrictions and the FDA! It was a very eye opening experience and I learned a lot. Now, I only want to design for industries that
promote open communication,
push the latest technologies,
explore new user interactions and work with companies that are
willing to act on smart, innovative solutions.
I have over
15+ years of industry experience in Design, Research and Development and have two degrees. My initial degree is a
BA in Multiple Disciplinary Studies from North Carolina State University. There I studied design and learned a few valuable things about how people communicate and how to design. It worked out for awhile but I felt a lot of decisions were too subjective. Next I attended DePaul University in Chicago to get an
MS in Human Computer Interaction. I wanted to see what people really wanted with analytics and usability studies. Now I have the tools and knowledge to improve my work and I've been happy ever since.
My role and responsibility is
constantly evolving. In the past I've worked as a Web Designer, GUI Designer, Information Architect, User Researcher, Interaction Designer, and UX Designer. This experience has allowed me to gain a
wide range of skills as well as insight to my strengths and weaknesses. I really
love my job and I'm
super passionate and enthusiastic about it.
I've also had the opportunity to work with
amazing mentors and colleagues that inspire me. Working in different environments has allowed me to understand different design processes. From all of those experiences I am able to
solve problems quickly and efficiently. I further my studies in user experience by reading new material, attending conferences, and having great conversations with people in the community.
When I'm not working, I spend my free time
exploring New York,
taking photos and
traveling the world.
If you wish to contact me, please contact me via LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni4
10 fun things about me...
- I ♥ my Vespa - Her name is Lucy and she is a feisty 1969 Sprint Veloce
- I adopted two fun-loving giraffes a few years back in Chicago
- My favorite color is RED
- I'm a 3.0 level tennis player (half way to Wimbledon)
- I used to downhill mountain bike race until I kissed a tree
- I race cars in my free time
- I'm passionate about my work
- Design is a lifetime learning experience - I'm always exploring or taking a class
- I've lived in a few places: Philadelphia, Raleigh, Prague, Chicago, Los Angeles & Brooklyn
- I finally found my natural hair color (for the moment) - Blond
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