User Experience
I am a UX professional with seven years of experience in strategy, project management, and a background in visual design. I have a passion for strategy, ideation, outcome-focused problem solving, design thinking, and creating delightful, user-centric experiences with digital products.
Granicus | Strategic Discovery: Foster Care Agency
Performed strategic discovery to inform and create a new communications plan for state foster care agency so that they can increase recruitment of foster parents
Granicus | Public Records Requests
Engaging in extensive ideation and generative user research to re-imagine and simplify the process for public records officers to complete records requests
Granicus | Service Blueprint
Visualizing all service components of top Granicus product to understand the user experience and make strategic enhancements as part of a product overhaul
Granicus | Data Mesh & Visualization
Implementing data mesh to create more comprehensive and compelling data insights for clients to view through dashboard visualizations in major third party tool
Puppy Love App Mock Design
Made a mock dating app that meets the unique needs of single dog parents and offers promotions for their dog-friendly date experiences
Target Style | Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Designed mockups and published content to Target website and app to create an aspirational user shopping experience, primarily for Magnolia brand
Testimonials
“She navigated the complexities and chaotic nature of her role with grace and maintained a level head even under the most stressful circumstances. Her willingness to learn and stay curious made her a great partner. She went above and beyond to understand the needs of the business so she could react and execute the work accordingly.”
-Alicia Seewald | Senior Site Merchandiser
Target
“Nicole is a rare talent. She is an accomplished visual storyteller with an impressive array of skillsets…She holds a passionate enthusiasm for her work, and takes direction and constructive criticism to heart. She approaches challenges with positivity and initiative, and isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone to learn something new. Nicole would be an asset on any team—I miss having her on ours!”
-Tommy O’Laughlin | Manager of Photography
College of Saint Benedict: Office of Marketing & Communication
Why hire Nicole?
- 7 years UX, strategy & digital design experience
- Experience working in SaaS, Fortune 50, agency, DBE small business & nonprofit settings
- Strong strategist and outcome-focused problem solver
- Thrives on collaboration & self-motivated independent worker
- Positive, driven, flexible, hardworking
- Lover of travel, family, hiking, pups, aerial fitness, sunshine, good food, and brews
- INFP (the mediator)
- Gallup StrengthsFinder Top 5: empathy, connectedness, restorative, relator, intellection
- Fun at happy hours
Contact Info:
Email: nicolep1207@gmail.com
Phone: 608-317-6543
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Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
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