Resume
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UX Design Manager · Detroit, Michigan
Experience
2021 – Present
Detroit, MI
UX Design Manager
Ally Financial
- Lead UX design for the SmartAuction dealer platform, responsible for end-to-end user experience and visual design across all dealer-facing product areas.
- Ensure all platform designs meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards in collaboration with engineering and QA teams.
- Maintain brand consistency across all digital touchpoints in alignment with Ally's brand guidelines.
- Manage design system components in Figma, enabling consistent and scalable design across product teams.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into polished user experiences.
2018 – 2021
Detroit, MI
UI Designer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Owned the visual design of the authenticated member portal experience, serving millions of members.
- Executed all visual design deliverables while ensuring Section 508 compliance across all screens.
- Contributed to and extended the team's design system component library, improving consistency across the portal.
- Collaborated closely with UX researchers and product teams to translate user insights into refined UI designs.
2016 – 2018
Southfield, MI
UI/UX Designer
UnitedHealthcare
- Designed the Health4Me mobile application for iOS and Android, enabling members to manage health insurance on the go.
- Led interaction design for core app features including provider search, claims status, and prescription management.
- Conducted usability testing sessions and iterated on designs based on participant feedback.
- Collaborated with engineering teams through detailed design specifications and handoff documentation.
2014 – 2016
Detroit, MI
UI Designer
Healthcare Client
- Collaborated on a cross-functional design team to journey map, wireframe, and prototype a digital Employee Assistance Program platform.
- Facilitated design workshops and journey mapping sessions with stakeholders and design team members.
- Delivered high-fidelity interactive prototypes for stakeholder reviews and user testing.
Education
2020 – 2024
Troy, MI
Master of Accountancy and Business Administration
Walsh College
2007 – 2011
Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Fine Arts & Art History
Wayne State University
2004 – 2007
Michigan
Associate of Arts — Graphic Design
Macomb Community College
Skills & Tools
UX & Research
User ResearchJourney MappingWireframingPrototypingUsability TestingHeuristic EvaluationInformation Architecture
Visual & UI Design
Visual DesignDesign SystemsComponent LibrariesInteraction DesignTypographyColor Theory
Accessibility
WCAG 2.0 / 2.1Section 508Inclusive DesignKeyboard NavigationColor Contrast
Tools
FigmaAdobe XDSketchInVisionMiroZeplinConfluenceJira