My experience summary

I have a broad range of experience, over 25 years not wearing one hat but many. However, I've been doing things that relate to UX my whole life.

Starting as a graphic designer, I transitioned my creative problem-solving skills into creating digital products and services. Starting my first role with an official UX title 5 years ago, I began working in the UI realm. UI affects digital products, so it was only a matter of time before I learned to consider the larger picture. I empathetically place the end-user in the center. I also use communication and collaboration skills to help ease the divide between the design and development world. Before transitioning to a user experience designer role, I spent 20 years in visual communication design as a graphic designer and illustrator, 13 of those in the defense industry with the Lockheed Martin Corporation. These 13 years pointed the way forward.