DESIGNUX, UI, IA DesignEnterprise Level DesignResponsive WebWeb & Native Mobile AppsVisual DesignAdvertising & Social Media

UX DEVELOPMENT Wireframing & Prototyping User Research User Flows Competitive Analysis Persona Development Journey Mapping Usability Studies

TECHNOLOGYSketch, Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Axure, InVision, Microsoft Office, Bootstrap, Foundation, CSS3, HTML5, and CMS

BUSINESSLeadershipProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisAgile Certified PractitionerMarketing

EDUCATIONNY Institute of TechnologyMBA Business & Marketing 2007

Whitworth UniversityBA Art History & Business 1996

Spokane Falls Community College AAS Graphic Design 1994

EXPERIENCE

MACY’S SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY Lorain OH 03/16 - CurrentSR UX Analyst (Contract) Lead UX efforts on a new, responsive user experience for associates in the retail checkout process with a focus on mobile first using currently UX standards for usability and accessibility. Conduct user research and test during various phases of the project. Create and use standardized (branded) styles and patterns (Foundations) to insure consistency. Collaborate and work with various team members, including, product and project managers, developers and QE testers in an Agile process. Utilize Sketch, InVision, Adobe CC, JIRA, and Confluence to deliver development ready, high fidelity solutions for each phase of the project.

BCBS SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia SC 12/15 - 03/16SR UX/Usability Designer (Contract) Lead, advise, consult, collaborate and design broad-based user experiences for insurance applications and site enhancements within an enterprise. Use case and user flow analysis, journey mapping, personas, SUS analysis, questionnaires, and interviews for user research. Wireframes, mockups and prototypes were created using Balsamiq, Illustrator and Photoshop prior to development.

MINDTREE Gainesville FL 07/15 - 12/15Sr UX/UI Designer (Contract) Collaborate, develop and create digital deliverables using current UX, UI, IA and usability methodologies. Included user research, personas, interviewing and competitor analysis. Design ideas were delivered through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes utilizing HTML/ CSS, prototyping software, and paper and pencil. Worked closely with Jr Designers, PMs, BSAs, and front-end developers in an Agile collaborative environment to ensure success.

JPMORGAN CHASE Tampa FL 03/15 - 07/15Sr Visual Designer - UX & UI (Contract) Worked with the Government to rebrand the Navy Cash prepaid card program (Visa). This project included logo redesign, responsive website redesign, POS and EMV design support, and Visa card update. Project goal was to provide a better user experience for CSRs and military. Worked collaboratively with developers to apply new design requirements into effective and engaging solutions. Utilized Bootstrap (CSS and HTM L) within an Agile framework.

FIRST TECH FEDERAL CU Beaverton OR 09/14 to 03/15Sr Visual Designer - UX & UI (Contract) Created solutions to enhance credit union interests, including banking, investment, and insurance, and in print and digital using Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Created and coded email marketing campaigns. Research and testing prior to development to ensure visual solutions align with user experience and business objectives. Lead and mentored jr level designers.

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DESIGNUX, UI, IA DesignEnterprise Level DesignResponsive WebWeb & Native Mobile AppsVisual DesignAdvertising & Social Media

UX DEVELOPMENT Wireframing & Prototyping User Research User Flows Competitive Analysis Persona Development Journey Mapping Usability Studies

TECHNOLOGYSketch, Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Axure, InVision, Microsoft Office, Bootstrap, Foundation, CSS3, HTML5, and CMS

BUSINESSLeadershipProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisAgile Certified PractitionerMarketing

EDUCATIONNY Institute of TechnologyMBA Business & Marketing 2007

Whitworth UniversityBA Art History & Business 1996

Spokane Falls Community College AAS Graphic Design 1994

Call 813 380 4440Email mrose714@yahoo.comView Portfolio Visit Linkedin

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

XEROX Wilsonville OR 09/13 to 09/14Visual Designer - UX & UI (Contract) Crafted professional marketing solutions (to small market retailers and resellers) to help sell business level printers and software. Conducted strategic market research, brainstormed, and collaborated to develop creative user experience solutions through web, email and social media. Coded and updated email blasts using HTML and CSS within CMS application.

PODS Clearwater FL 07/11 to 09/13Visual Designer Conceptualized, developed, and implemented visual marketing solutions within the moving and storage industry at enterprise level. Designed and maintained various digital sites, developed sales collateral and digital advertising, which included website and intranet. Adhered to current user experience design standards through research, collaboration and implementation.

FOCUS GROUP AGENCY Spokane WA 08/07- 07/11Senior Graphic Designer Crafted branded programs for new product introductions for B2B and B2C clients, including branding and logo development, print and digital support, and expert web design utilizing HTML, CSS, and using current design and coding software. Enjoyed leading entry level designers to produce fresh and engaging solutions that align with business objectives.

GREAT NORTHERN FINANCIAL SERVICE Spokane WA 04/03 - 08/07Senior Graphic Designer Directed, fostered, and initiated creative marketing activities to generate sales leads for financial products. Designed product advertising for national newspapers. Creative efforts contributed to company growth through increased product awareness resulting in a 6% overall increase in consumer response.

DAA NORTHWEST Spokane WA 11/00 - 04/03Graphic Designer Produced high-quality marketing support materials, including direct mail, print advertising, and signage within the auto auction industry. Compiled and crafted 20-page weekly market report and other design as needed.

OXYFRESH WORLDWIDE Spokane WA 06/97 to 11/00Senior Graphic Designer Designed, from conceptualization to print, three monthly newsletters, monthly trade publications, newspaper advertisements, collateral, product catalogs, direct mail campaigns, product labels and packaging, and conference support materials.