Senior Product Designer · Enterprise Systems · Operational Workflows · AI-Assisted UX

Education

Education

A foundation in design, technology, and digital experiences.

My education combines visual design and internet technology, creating the foundation for a career focused on designing intuitive digital products, enterprise systems, and meaningful user experiences.

Education Foundation Design + Technology

A multidisciplinary background that continues to influence how I approach product design, user experience, accessibility, and complex digital systems.

Academic Background

Where my design career started.

My academic experience gave me an early understanding of both visual communication and the technology behind digital experiences.

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Design Education

Graphic Design

Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, Iowa August 2004 – June 2006

Built a strong foundation in visual communication, typography, layout, composition, branding, and design principles that continue to influence how I create clear and intuitive digital experiences.

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Technology Education

Internet Administration

Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, Iowa September 2006 – June 2008

Expanded my understanding of websites, digital platforms, internet technologies, and the technical systems behind online experiences—helping me bridge the gap between design and implementation.

From Education to Product Design

Design thinking backed by technical understanding.

My background in graphic design taught me how to communicate visually. My technology education helped me understand how digital experiences are built. Together, those skills created the foundation for nearly two decades of designing websites, enterprise platforms, operational systems, and user experiences.

18+ Years designing digital experiences
Continued Learning

Education created the foundation. Continuous learning keeps it evolving.

Throughout my career, I have continued expanding my expertise through professional certifications in UX, human-computer interaction, usability testing, AI-powered design, design systems, and emerging product design practices.