“Kathy is an exceptional design leader who strikes a remarkable balance between a strategic, business-focused mindset and an unwavering focus on the people on her team. A noteworthy illustration of Kathy's abilities is her accomplishments within the Pricing and Discounts space at Shopify. This domain encompasses numerous technical intricacies and complexities. Nonetheless, no matter what curveballs came her way, Kathy could untangle the complexity, keep her team motivated, and come up with a crafted solution. Kathy and her team played a pivotal role in successfully launching the new discount combinations feature during Shopify's 2022 Summer Editions. Kathy's strategic thinking, thoughtfulness, and genuine care for her team make her an invaluable asset to any company.”
About
Product Designer and User Experience Manager with experience working in eCommerce and…
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There are many human activities that are far more difficult, I know, but writing a book is *hard*. Heck, writing is hard. It's such a hack for us…
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Grand View University
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The User Experience Design Certificate emphasizes User Experience Design (UXD) methods. UXD is an approach to development of interactive media (including software) that incorporates feedback from users throughout the entire process of design through development. Students will learn to research, plan, write, organize, design, and create dynamic content for interactive media both individually and in collaborative groups.
The program requires 18 semester credits and the following…The User Experience Design Certificate emphasizes User Experience Design (UXD) methods. UXD is an approach to development of interactive media (including software) that incorporates feedback from users throughout the entire process of design through development. Students will learn to research, plan, write, organize, design, and create dynamic content for interactive media both individually and in collaborative groups.
The program requires 18 semester credits and the following courses:
CPSC 210 Human-Computer Interaction
ARTS 245 Interactive Design I
ARTS 335 Interactive Design II
ARTS 375 Interactive Design III
ARTS 425 Interactive Design IV
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Activities and Societies: Art Club, ADAI Scholarship Recipient, Trip to Italy for Independent Study Coursework
Licenses & Certifications
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Troop Leader, Cookie and Fall Product Manager, First Aid/CPR Certified
Girl Scouts of the USA
- Present 8 years 11 months
Children
I co-led Girl Scout troop 726.
Our mission is to help the girls:
1) Develop a strong sense of self.
2) Seek challenges and learn from setbacks.
3) Display positive values.
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Polk County Master Gardener
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- 1 year 7 months
Education
Master Gardeners are individuals who have taken the Master Gardener training and share their time and expertise as volunteers in community gardens, city beautification projects, and farmers markets. I have completed 40 hours of plant education, passed a post-assessment test, and did 40 hours of volunteer work to complete my internship.
Honors & Awards
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Lightning Bolt Award
Aviva USA
At Aviva, the Lightning Bolt Award (LBA) Program was a way of recognizing employees for making significant contributions to Company performance. Managers recommend employees based on an exemplary performance and demonstrated ability to exceed job expectations. I received the award for my work on three web projects for key Marketing and Brand initiatives.
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IAAP: International Association of Accessibility Professionals
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User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA)
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American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
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Paintpushers Critique Group
Web & Social Media Administrator
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Mensa
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Recommendations received
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