SUMMARY
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Accomplished Product Designer with 4+ years of design experience and prior work history in teaching, marketing, and content. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, designing user-centered solutions, and driving innovation through strategic insights. Proven success in delivering high-quality designs that enhance user experience and meet business objectives.
January 2021 – Present
Designer and Director
Mel Taylor Design
Led design activities in cross-functional development teams to create industry-leading experiences for clients and stakeholders.
Participated in design-driven programs to define insights, create solutions, and advocate for client needs.
Designed and delivered artifacts across various environments, ensuring alignment with design standards and best practices.
Collaborated with talented teams in a supportive, complex environment, developing an understanding of broader organizational context and goals.
August 2021 – Present
Instructional Staff
University of Texas at Austin, University of Central Florida
Achieved top-rated student satisfaction scores of 8/10 and 9/10 by mentoring students in UX/UI research and design methodologies.
Provided personalized feedback and guidance, fostering student success and increasing job placement rates.
Developed and delivered course content aligned with program rubrics and pedagogy, ensuring high-quality education.
August 2019 – June 2023
ENGLISH TEACHER
PITT AND BEAUFORT counties, NC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Created engaging multimedia lesson plans, presentations, and curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners, resulting in improved student performance and satisfaction.
Utilized formative and summative assessments to measure student growth, adapting teaching methods to support individual learning styles.
Fostered a positive learning environment, increasing student engagement and success rates.
March 2018 – April 2019
Account Manager
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Managed and expanded local advertiser portfolio, acquiring new clients and increasing local ABC affiliate network revenue.
Built strong relationships with clients, ensuring their advertising needs were met and exceeded.
February 2015 – April 2017
Marketing Specialist
9AM Consulting
9AM Consulting
9AM Consulting
Increased client roster by 17% through targeted prospecting and data-driven marketing initiatives.
Developed and executed marketing strategies that enhanced client engagement and satisfaction.
Designed and created content for websites and social media.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
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Created and managed high-performing content, leading to increased traffic and revenue.
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Developed a successful marketing calendar aligned with the editorial calendar, contributing to company growth and success.
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Communicated with customers and offered support on the platform and its channels.
B.A. in English Literature
State University of New York at Purchase College
Certification in UX/UI Design
University of Central Florida / Graduated: 2020
February 2013 – April 2015
CONTENT MANAGER
SKINNY MS.