Dawn Barnhart - MSc, BFA

About

With a Master’s degree in Internet Strategy Management from Emerson College and a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design, this professional has carved a niche in UX/UI design and brand experience. Currently serving as the Brand Experience Design Lead at Besitos, they excel in aligning design strategies with company goals to enhance customer engagement. Previously, they managed UX design at Avionos, a Hero Digital Company, where they led remote teams and developed user-centric designs using Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager. Their teaching roles at the University of Denver reflect a commitment to education, having taught web design and user experience design. Their consultancy work with FEMA through Dovel Technologies showcased their ability to implement design modifications in agile environments, emphasizing user research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Experience

• Brand Experience Design Lead · Besitos12-01-2023

  As a Brand Experience Design Lead, responsible for leading the design and implementation of brand experiences, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing customer engagement.

• UX Design Manager / Senior UX/UI Consultant · Avionos, a Hero Digital Company05-01-2021 – 10-01-2023

  Seasoned professional adept at navigating the intricacies of remote, geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams. Prioritized a user-first philosophy in UX design. Expertise in crafting user flows, wires, and interactive prototypes. Collaborated with designers, product owners, and developers, managing work from contract designers and external agencies. Experience with Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager, designing responsive websites, portals, and apps in an agile fashion. Responsible for curating functional and aesthetically pleasing experiences for diverse clients. Contributed to developing extensive UX Design content for the company's Methodology Portal.

• Adjunct Faculty · University of Denver - University College03-01-2021 – 12-01-2022

  Taught courses in the Information and Communications Technology Masters Concentration, focusing on Web Design and Development.

• Lead Instructor - User Experience Design Bootcamp · University of Denver01-01-2020 – 09-01-2022

  As a Lead Instructor, responsible for teaching and mentoring students in User Experience Design, guiding them through the bootcamp curriculum.

• Senior UX/UI Designer - FEMA | Consultant | Fully Remote · Dovel Technologies / Ace Info Solutions / FEMA03-01-2021 – 05-01-2021

  Led and implemented UI/UX design modifications based on testing, customer feedback, and team goals in an agile environment. Participated in product decisions from definition to release. Improved design based on testing, interviews, user research, and surveys. Worked with product owners, scrum team, and stakeholders to understand requirements for new and existing features. Collaborated with developers during sprints to answer questions and validate features as they were being developed. Contributed to the development of best practices and standards to be used by product and engineering.

Education

• Emerson CollegeMSc, Internet Strategy Management, Focus: Design & Development
• Savannah College of Art and DesignBFA, Graphic Design, Art History

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