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Jen
Marie
Kirby

UX/UI DESIGNER
& RESEARCHER

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Problem solver.

Critical thinker.

Lover of a good challenge.

 

I strive to gain a deep understanding of challenges and actively participate in the creation of effective solutions. My aim is to leverage my expertise in design, project management, and social work to create delightful experiences that enhance people's lives, all while enabling businesses to not only meet but surpass their objectives.

Experince

Experience

Please be aware that, as a result of a binding non-disclosure agreement, I'm unable to share specific work examples online. However, I'd be delighted to provide a more detailed discussion of my work during an in-person conversation.

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GEICO

12/2023 - present

Senior UX/UI Designer

 

Currently leading the redesign of GEICO's commercial servicing platform.

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Edward Jones

9/2022 - 10/2023 (1 yr, 2 mos)

Senior UX Designer & Team Manager

(consultant engagement)

 

Pioneered fully-responsive mobile design while modernizing a suite of legacy tools, assisting with research and establishing UX in a new product area.

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BJC Healthcare

1/2022 - 9/2022 (9 mos)

Product Designer, Senior Consultant

(consultant engagement)

 

Revitalized the Find-A-Doctor experience, co-created the enterprise design system, and worked across several product teams to establish a cohesive user experience.

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Bayer Cropscience

10/2021 - 1/2022 (4 mos)

UX Researcher & Designer

(consultant engagement)

 

Contributed to two global products while organizing and simplifying a decade of artifacts into concise, meaningful and usable resources.

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Edward Jones

3/2021 - 10/2021 (8 mos)

UX Researcher II

(consultant engagement)

 

Consulted as lead researcher on two products teams in the optimization of client investment selection apps.​

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Daugherty Business Solutions

3/2021 - 10/2023 (2 yrs, 8 mos)

Senior UX Design Consultant & Team Manager

 

Grew from an Associate Consultant to a Senior UX Design Consultant and Team Manager through demonstrated excellence in the above client placements. Contributed to internal products, UX competency growth and consultant management.

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Freelance Graphic Design, Web Design & Photography

2008 - 2018 (10 yrs)

Designer, Photographer

 

Worked with an incredibly diverse range of clients to bring their creative visions to life.

Education

COLLEGE & INTENSIVE COURSES
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Georgia State University

B.A. Studio Art, cum laude

General Assembly

HTML, CSS & Web Design

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LaunchCode

UX Cohort

AGILE CERTIFICATIONS
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Team Facilitation

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Agile Project & Delivery Management

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Agile Product Owner

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Agile Product Management

UX CERTIFICATIONS
IBM Badge Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM (Badge)

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM Badge Design Thinking Co-Creator

IBM (Badge)

Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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Conducting Usability Testing

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User Research Methods & Best Practices

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Accessibility: Designing for All

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Design for the 21st Century with Don Norman

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