Lead UX/UI Engineer

Veterans United Home Loans

I design and develop VeteransUnited.com, other brand properties, and startups. I have a focus on driving organic and paid traffic conversion through our custom lead form framework.

• Built a “Care Check” survey system that gathers feedback and improves customer sentiment throughout the mortgage process.
• Designed and developed mortgage calculators used across the site.
• Created exit-intent scripts for lead generation and A/B testing.
• Built and maintained a component library of design elements and scripts.
• Ran A/B tests to optimize designs and user flows, increasing conversion rates.
• Managed a team of UX/UI Engineers.
• Championed accessibility across the company, collaborating with a consultant on regular audits.

Senior UI/UX Designer

Delta Systems

I specialized in WordPress and e-commerce development, building websites for local businesses, restaurants, and festivals. As an approved University of Missouri vendor, I also built university sites that met accessibility and brand guidelines.

• Built custom WordPress plugins to meet specific client needs.
• Designed and built the custom registration system for the Missouri State Games.
• Collaborated on the True/False Film Festival’s online marketing and phone application.

Front-End Designer & Art Director

University of Missouri

I worked in the central communications office under the chancellor, contributing to a wide range of projects.

• Designed and built accessible interfaces for websites and applications, including Admissions, Registrar, Mizzou News, and Mizzou Magazine.
• Ensured compliance with WCAG AA standards.
• Collaborated with photographers, writers, editors, and information architects to produce university publications and websites.
• Built websites using WordPress and Cascade Server.
• Wrote and maintained documentation for developed sites.
• Trained content creators on content management systems.
• Oversaw university branding standards and developed the Mizzou design system.
• Delivered regular presentations on design and accessibility to the campus Web Developers Group.

Graphic Designer

University of Missouri

I collaborated with photographers, writers, editors, and web developers in the central publications office to design university publications — annual reports, magazines, websites, posters, brochures, ads, and student recruitment materials.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Missouri State University