About Me
Based In
Indiana, USA
8
Years of Experience
2500+
Components Built
Hello! I'm Dan,
I am a passionate UX and product designer with over 8 years of experience creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. My expertise spans web design, product design, and design systems, with a focus on driving collaboration and consistency. At New Era Technology, I led the migration and enhancement of our design system to Figma, streamlining workflows and improving design efficiency across teams.
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with diverse clients and cross-functional teams, helping them craft impactful brands and products that meet both user needs and business goals. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to staying at the forefront of design trends, ensuring that every solution I deliver is innovative, accessible, and aligned with the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.
My Experience Overview
In my role as a UX Consultant, I effectively managed multiple client projects, demonstrating a strong aptitude in user experience design and collaborative teamwork. My responsibilities encompassed leading intricate design projects, enhancing design systems, and actively participating in innovative problem-solving. Highlights Led a two-stage project transitioning and expanding Eli Lilly's design system to Figma. Developed and maintained design systems, assets, and documentation, enhancing UX design standardization. Engaged in creative problem-solving within the Innovation Lab, employing Design Thinking for various internal projects.
Highlights
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Design System Leadership and Enhancement: Spearheaded the redesign and transition of the Lilly Design System to Figma, improving design efficiency by 15% and enhancing usability and consistency with a 20% efficiency boost.
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Process Optimization and Project Collaboration: Developed standardized UX design processes, improving productivity by 10%, and collaborated with project managers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Design Execution and Innovation: Managed the Figma component library, conducted accessibility reviews, and contributed to innovation labs, leveraging Design Thinking to deliver creative solutions.
In my role as a UX Consultant, I effectively managed multiple client projects, demonstrating a strong aptitude in user experience design and collaborative teamwork. My responsibilities encompassed leading intricate design projects, enhancing design systems, and actively participating in innovative problem-solving. Highlights Led a two-stage project transitioning and expanding Eli Lilly's design system to Figma. Developed and maintained design systems, assets, and documentation, enhancing UX design standardization. Engaged in creative problem-solving within the Innovation Lab, employing Design Thinking for various internal projects.
Highlights
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Design System Leadership and Enhancement: Spearheaded the redesign and transition of the Lilly Design System to Figma, improving design efficiency by 15% and enhancing usability and consistency with a 20% efficiency boost.
•
Process Optimization and Project Collaboration: Developed standardized UX design processes, improving productivity by 10%, and collaborated with project managers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
•
Design Execution and Innovation: Managed the Figma component library, conducted accessibility reviews, and contributed to innovation labs, leveraging Design Thinking to deliver creative solutions.
In my role as a UX Consultant, I effectively managed multiple client projects, demonstrating a strong aptitude in user experience design and collaborative teamwork. My responsibilities encompassed leading intricate design projects, enhancing design systems, and actively participating in innovative problem-solving. Highlights Led a two-stage project transitioning and expanding Eli Lilly's design system to Figma. Developed and maintained design systems, assets, and documentation, enhancing UX design standardization. Engaged in creative problem-solving within the Innovation Lab, employing Design Thinking for various internal projects.
Highlights
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Design System Leadership and Enhancement: Spearheaded the redesign and transition of the Lilly Design System to Figma, improving design efficiency by 15% and enhancing usability and consistency with a 20% efficiency boost.
•
Process Optimization and Project Collaboration: Developed standardized UX design processes, improving productivity by 10%, and collaborated with project managers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
•
Design Execution and Innovation: Managed the Figma component library, conducted accessibility reviews, and contributed to innovation labs, leveraging Design Thinking to deliver creative solutions.
As a Creative Designer, I specialized in designing and coding websites, working closely with project managers and clients to ensure that all projects were aligned with their specific requirements. My role involved a diverse range of tasks from creating wireframes and high-fidelity mockups to managing content updates and conducting quality assurance testing. This experience allowed me to develop a comprehensive skill set in web design and client collaboration.
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Designed and coded websites, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client expectations.
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Utilized Jira for image modifications and banner creation for government agencies, and conducted QA testing for website functionality.
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Created assets and videos for INHistory and managed content updates using CMS (Open Text).
As a Creative Designer, I specialized in designing and coding websites, working closely with project managers and clients to ensure that all projects were aligned with their specific requirements. My role involved a diverse range of tasks from creating wireframes and high-fidelity mockups to managing content updates and conducting quality assurance testing. This experience allowed me to develop a comprehensive skill set in web design and client collaboration.
Highlights
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Designed and coded websites, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client expectations.
•
Utilized Jira for image modifications and banner creation for government agencies, and conducted QA testing for website functionality.
•
Created assets and videos for INHistory and managed content updates using CMS (Open Text).
As a Creative Designer, I specialized in designing and coding websites, working closely with project managers and clients to ensure that all projects were aligned with their specific requirements. My role involved a diverse range of tasks from creating wireframes and high-fidelity mockups to managing content updates and conducting quality assurance testing. This experience allowed me to develop a comprehensive skill set in web design and client collaboration.
Highlights
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Designed and coded websites, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client expectations.
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Utilized Jira for image modifications and banner creation for government agencies, and conducted QA testing for website functionality.
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Created assets and videos for INHistory and managed content updates using CMS (Open Text).
As a Web Developer, I played a pivotal role in designing and coding websites, ensuring they met the specific needs of each project and client. My responsibilities were multifaceted, involving close collaboration with project managers, integration of specialized software, and ensuring the highest quality of website functionality. This position enabled me to refine my skills in web development and client service. Key highlights include:
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Integrated components of WebLink Connect™ into websites, and conducted QA testing for optimal website functionality.
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Managed website tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and responded proactively to client feedback for updates and fixes.
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Restructured and styled websites using HTML/CSS, and implemented widgets and image improvements using JavaScript.
As a Web Developer, I played a pivotal role in designing and coding websites, ensuring they met the specific needs of each project and client. My responsibilities were multifaceted, involving close collaboration with project managers, integration of specialized software, and ensuring the highest quality of website functionality. This position enabled me to refine my skills in web development and client service. Key highlights include:
Highlights
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Integrated components of WebLink Connect™ into websites, and conducted QA testing for optimal website functionality.
•
Managed website tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and responded proactively to client feedback for updates and fixes.
•
Restructured and styled websites using HTML/CSS, and implemented widgets and image improvements using JavaScript.
As a Web Developer, I played a pivotal role in designing and coding websites, ensuring they met the specific needs of each project and client. My responsibilities were multifaceted, involving close collaboration with project managers, integration of specialized software, and ensuring the highest quality of website functionality. This position enabled me to refine my skills in web development and client service. Key highlights include:
Highlights
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Integrated components of WebLink Connect™ into websites, and conducted QA testing for optimal website functionality.
•
Managed website tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and responded proactively to client feedback for updates and fixes.
•
Restructured and styled websites using HTML/CSS, and implemented widgets and image improvements using JavaScript.