I'm a results-oriented, research-focused strategist and writer. I champion users' needs, business goals, and great storytelling.
What I’m good at
IA
Taxonomy
UX writing/end-to-end product content
Figma, Miro, and other design tools
Creating and governing brand voice
Design systems
User journeys/experience mapping
Content research and validation
Discovery and alignment workshops
Content models
CMS setup and wrangling
Support content and help centers
Combining forces with designers and devs on wireframes, specs, and design systems
Teaching content design principles, practices, and impact
High fives
What I’m not good at
That dance where you grab your left leg and jump over it with your right leg
That dance where you grab your right leg and jump over it with your left leg
The middle part of the Cupid Shuffle
The end part of the Cupid Shuffle
The first part of the Cupid Shuffle
Any and all TikTok dances
That dance where people act like they are a sprinkler
That dance where people act like they’re grass that needs to be sprinkled
Freelance
Sept 2021 – Present
Principal content designer
worked with Stack Overflow to redefine their brand voice and redesign their enterprise website
worked with Click Therapeutics to define their brand voice and design the content in-app for Opiate Use Disorder
worked with CVS to increase clarity and conversions in their e-commerce app
UX Content Collective
Sept 2021 – Present
Instructor/Workshop leader
I teach and consult with companies like McAfee. I created the product naming workshop, which I teach to content smartypants, and I also taught the error messages class.
Varis
Sept 2021 – Jan 2023
Principal Content Designer
I created the brand voice and style guide. I contributed to the design system. I led cross-functional content projects in marketing, product, and research. I created the Help Center MVP. But most of all, I was responsible for end-to-end product content. I wrote it and validated it through user testing.
Grubhub
Jan 2021 – Sept 2021
Senior Copywriter
I was responsible for the content strategy and UX writing for the driver and restaurant products. I stayed very busy. I created the onboarding flows for 3 major initiatives. I refined the style guides and created content banks. I tested (usability) and refined content. And I began a dashboard to measure content’s impact, increase engagement, increase usability, and reduce abandonment and churn.
MetaLab
Sep 2018 – Jan 2021
Senior Content Designer + User Researcher
I created content strategies and research plans for startups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. And I put on my UX writing hat to create delightful and effective experiences.
Wunderman Thompson
April 2018 – Sep 2018
Senior Content Strategist
I created and maintained a cross-channel content roadmap, editorial calendar, and style guide for a national client. I collaborated with product designers and stakeholders to create frictionless, engaging products. I led a team of UX writers and content marketers.
ALSAC/St. JudeChildren's Research Hospital
Jan 2011 – April 2018
Senior UX Content Strategist
I developed creative and metrics-driven content strategies based on SEO, performance analytics, UX best practices, and user and market research. I created strategies and content for every touchpoint.
I created and implemented research plans to ensure we created the right content for the right people. Methods and tools employed: user interviews, usability testing, usability benchmarking, surveys, and A/B testing.
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leading a voice workshop and
trying to find some gum in my pocket