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Senior UX Designer
Tata Consultancy Services
Naperville, IL
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
● Analyzed existing mobile and desktop applications, providing UX analysis and recommendations
● Focused on establishing user-centered designs across multiple platforms
● Defined site architecture, screen structure, and process flows for multiple products
● Streamlined application processes & task flows, all while incorporating new product functionality
● Conducted business team & user interviews of existing products, assessing necessary areas for improvements to achieve desired results
● Took ownership of UX/UI deliverables; responsible for wireframes/blue-line documents, process flows, prototyping, visual designs, asset generation, and spec documentation
● Worked closely with both client/business teams and Development teams throughout projects
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Associate Project Manager / Senior Designer / Mobile Designer
Allstate Roadside Services
Northbrook, IL
2008 - 2014 (6 years)
● Led multi-team brainstorming sessions for new application, establishing screen content, process flow, and UX/UI designs for the updated roadside application framework for Allstate and its’ partners
● Managed design deliverables for digital projects, overseeing designers and outside agencies
● Consulted with cross-functional team members including designers, developers, and client/business stakeholders to ensure developed application met design standards and functional requirements
● Executed the UX/UI design deliverables for more than 13 mobile application projects through entire life cycle including: wireframes, visual designs, asset generation, spec documentation, and quality assurance checks
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Senior Designer and Art Director
Freelance
2006 - 2009 (3 years)
● Provided consultation and design services for multiple companies, including McDonald’s Corporation
and United Airlines, as well as startup and small businesses
Performed press checks, created brand identity, print collateral, and signage, responsible for visual designs of direct mail, magazine articles, and annual reports
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Designer
Gaston Advertising
Chicago, IL
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
● Created concepts, designs, and production of retail and financial direct mail, forms, and signage
● Analyzed internal processes and worked to improve existing practices
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Designer
Staywell Custom Communications
Evanston, IL
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
● Created visual designs for newsletters and advertisements in a high-volume environment across multiple products and brands
● Assessed graphics for quality control and reviewed film proofs, press sheets and printed samples
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Creative Services Associate, Graphic Arts
The Salvation Army, Metropolitan Division Headquarters
2003 - 2005 (2 years)
● Oversaw the management of workflow, generated concepts, designs and production of all Metropolitan Division collateral
● Established a professional, unified appearance to all print and electronic solutions
● Analyzed existing resources, determining areas for re-design