About Denise
I'm passionate about creating delightful and functional experiences that are accessible to anyone. As someone can design and code, I thrive in a collaborative environment where I can bridge the gap between design and development.
I approach all my work with empathy and compassion for end users, open communication and a collaborative mindset towards my team, and ownership and accountability for delivering successful solutions.
I'm always open to learning about new opportunities to grow.
Likes
- Designing intuitive & interactive experiences
- Writing clean & efficient HTML,CSS and JS
- Analyzing how people use products and services
- Learning new technologies, techniques & skills
- Staying organized and To-Do Lists!
- My 3 beautiful cats & pet mantis!🐈🐈🐈🦗
Strengths & Skills
Product Design
- Design Thinking
- User-Centered Design
- UX Research
- Product Discovery
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Task Analysis
- Usability Testing
- Wireframing & Prototyping
Product Management
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- Certified Scrum Master
- Agile & Lean Methodologies
- Project Management
Programming Strengths
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- HTML5
- CSS3
- SASS
- Bootstrap
- Eleventy
- Wordpress
- PHP
- Bubble/No-Code
Programming Competencies
- Node.js
- AngularJS
- Vue.js
- Git
- Python
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Hugo
- Linux
- Shopify
Experience
Feb 2025 - current
Web Designer & Developer Freelance
Design and development of websites and SaaS platforms for clients of all sizes. I specialize in building small, lightweight and responsive websites, online shops and blogs, and complex and flexible WordPress installations, including theme, widget and plugin development.
Mar 2024 - Feb 2025
Director of Product Design EcoMap Technologies
I coached and mentored a team of designers, collaborated with engineers, product managers, sales and support, and acted as voice of the customer. As a detail-oriented leader, I enjoyed building cross-functional relationships with stakeholders and finding innovative solutions to challenging problems.
Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
Design Engineer EcoMap Technologies
First UI/UX hire, responsible for developing UX design and UX research processes, and redesigning the EcoMap platform to optimize for usability and meeting user needs.
Aug 2020 - current
Web Designer & Developer FIFCO USA (Genesee Beer, Labatt USA & Seagram's Escapes)
Lead designer and developer for a suite of brand and corporate websites. Rapidly designing, prototyping, building, testing, and launching multiple web-based projects concurrently. Managing team project backlog, task assignment and prioritization.
Sept 2019 - March 2020
UX Design &
Product Management
Pointman
Managed the entire design process, from research, ideation, designing and testing prototypes for multiple desktop and mobile apps for HVAC contractors. Assisted with managing product backlog and writing feature requirements. Joined an innovation team focused on discovering new product opportunities.
May 2018 - Sept 2019
UX Design &
Front-End Engineering
Pointman
Front End Engineering and UI/UX Design for the Pointman app, a suite of field management software and mobile app for HVAC contractors.
Dec 2016 - April 2018
Web Developer Utah Tech University
Primary developer for University websites. Responsible for designing and developing new themes and templates in WordPress. Began a design system & pattern library.
Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
Head Intern,
Web Content Design
Utah Tech University
Lead & mentor team of interns in designing, developing and maintaining 100+ University departmental and promotional websites and related content.