Design Experience
My Experience
Bringing over a decade of design excellence, innovation, and leadership.
2011
to Present
Lead Designer
Dane O'Leary Media
Operate an independent UX studio delivering measurable results for 30+ SaaS, healthcare, and consumer brands.
Specialize in accessible, conversion-optimized design systems that elevate engagement, unify brand experiences, and accelerate design-to-dev handoff across platforms.
2020
to 2025
Creative/Design Director
Alan & Company
Directed design strategy across a 7-brand portfolio, governing unified Figma systems with 80%+ component reuse and cutting production time by 30%.
Partnered cross-functionally to deliver UX frameworks that reduced acquisition costs by $290 per user and improved engagement by 20% across SaaS and healthcare platforms.
2021
to 2022
UX Designer
Virtus Media Group
Owned UX for fintech dashboards and IT platforms—doubling NPS (3.4→6.8) and reducing support tickets by nearly half.
Designed and validated account workflows and responsive systems through iterative testing and detailed component documentation that cut revision cycles by one-third.
2019
to 2020
Lead Designer
Alan & Company
Led a user-centered digital rebrand and responsive website overhaul that increased social engagement 6× and lifted organic visibility 1.7×.
Unified visual identity, interaction design, and content strategy into scalable brand guidelines improving conversion and perception across digital touchpoints.
2019
Brand Strategist
Alan & Company
Led a user-centered digital rebrand and responsive website overhaul that increased social engagement 6× and lifted organic visibility 1.7×.
Unified visual identity, interaction design, and content strategy into scalable brand guidelines improving conversion and perception across digital touchpoints.
My Qualifications & Achievements
Project Management Professional
(In Progress)
Project Management Institute
UX Design
Archaeology
Master of Science
University of Mississippi
Graphic Design & Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Shepherd University
Core Competencies Defining My Work
Great design is more than aesthetics—it’s strategy, psychology, and storytelling combined.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve honed a diverse skill set that bridges branding, UX/UI, and digital innovation. Here are the core competencies that drive my work and help brands create meaningful, lasting connections.
Brand Strategy & Identity
Crafting compelling, scalable brand systems that define a company’s voice, values, and visual identity.
UX/UI Design & Accessibility
My web designs prioritize usability and engagement.
Web Design & Front-End Collaboration
I create intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction.
Creative Leadership & Team Development
I craft compelling brand narratives through design.
Visual Communication & Storytelling
My web designs prioritize usability and engagement.
Design Systems & Scalable Frameworks
I create intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction.
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