Creative | UX Designer | Researcher | Experience Innovator | Adventurer | Coach

EXPERIENCE

Saunter Studio www.saunter.live, Denver CO — Artist and Design Studio Owner

NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

  • Designed and created functional ceramic tableware and home goods.
  • Managed marketing and sales efforts, including website and social media strategy.
  • Developed a seamless online shopping experience, leveraging user feedback to refine product offerings.

Spectrum, Charter Communications, Denver CO — UX Designer III

NOVEMBER 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2023

  • Created internal tool solutions for news producers and video processing teams, optimizing workflows and enhancing efficiency.
  • Led research, requirement gathering, and user testing for a data aggregation interface, achieving a 95% success rate in user satisfaction.
  • Designed and iterated on interfaces for video management, improving backend processing and user experience for news production.

Canvas Credit Union, Denver CO — UX/UI Designer and Product Owner

JUNE 2020 - JULY 2022

  • Developed web and mobile solutions for customer and internal business platforms, enhancing user interactions and platform usability.
  • Conducted comprehensive market and user research using UserZoom, resulting in redesigned lending applications and improved site navigation.
  • Designed and implemented internal tools that automated mortgage rate listings and streamlined business processes, improving accuracy and SEO performance.

Susan Walicki Design, Denver CO — Freelance UX/UI Designer and Creative Class Instructor

NOVEMBER 2018 - DECEMBER 2023

  • Delivered web and mobile design projects, boosting client engagement and revenue through enhanced digital presence.
  • Provided end-to-end UX/UI design services, including branding, website design, and SEO optimization.
  • Developed and taught creative classes, achieving full bookings and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Western States Arts Federation, Denver CO — Senior Program Associate of ZAPPlication

JUNE 2016 - FEBRUARY 2018

  • Authored manuals and training materials for ZAPPlication, increasing user adoption and satisfaction.
  • Designed system enhancements with detailed specifications, user flows, and wireframes, improving festival management capabilities.
  • Conducted user research and testing for app development, driving innovation in festival application review processes.

EDUCATION

University of Colorado
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with specialization in Ceramics, Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Boulder, CO | 2009 - 2013

Designlab
UX Academy
Online | 2018 - 2019

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Certified Wellness and Nutrition Coach
Online | 2023

SKILLS

UX/UI Design, Prototyping

Product Management and  

Ownership

Information Architecture

User Requirement Research and Writing

User Research and Testing

Design Workshop Facilitation

Creative Class Development and Instruction

Health and Wellness Coaching

Nutrition and Health Protocol Design

TOOLS

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Illustrator

Invision

Zeplin

User Zoom

Atlassian products: Jira, Slack, Confluence 

Zoho CRM 

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

My multifaceted background in design, research, and creative instruction equips me with a unique perspective on user experience. I am committed to creating impactful solutions that not only meet user needs but also inspire and drive innovation. Let’s connect and explore how we can bring new possibilities to life.