Hello!
Currently I'm working at
Huge Inc. in Brooklyn as a
Senior Interaction Designer. On a daily basis I wrangle wireframes, clients and sometimes my co-workers. It's exciting, challenging and something new every day. I am
super passionate and enthusiastic about what I do.
10+ years of industry experiencein Design, Marketing and IT 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 with one another. It worked out for awhile but I felt a lot of decisions were too subjective. Next I atteneded 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 designs and I've been happy ever since.
I have a
wide range of skill sets and have been asked to hold titles such as: User Experience Designer, Interaction Designer, Information Architect, Visual Designer, User Researcher, and Web Designer. I've had the
fortunate opportunity to work as each one of those, which has given me insight on my strengths and weaknesses.
I still want to create and work hands on developing the best user experience. In a few years I want to become a working manager and eventually teach part-time. Until then, I want to
design with rockstar caliber.
I've 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.
I'm always
open to new opportunities that will challenge and utilize my skill sets. Until then I've been spending my free time
discovering Brooklyn.
If you wish to contact me, please contact me via
LinkedIn.
10 fun things about me...
- I heart my Vespas
- 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 (SCCA) in my free time
- I'm passionate about my work
- Design is a lifetime learning experience - I'm always taking a class
- I went to school in the Czech Republic for a while
- My real hair color is still blond - I just discovered this after 18 years.
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