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.

Work

Seagram's Escapes Holiday Marketplace

UX Design Web Development 11ty Algolia.js

FIFCO USA Intranet

UX Design Web Development WordPress Web Design PHP User Research

Seagram's Escapes Hard Seltzer

Web Development Web Design 11ty

Home Maintenance Service

User Research Product Design Innovation

Redesigning the Core Pointman Experience

UI Design UX Design User Research Product Design

Job Quote & Invoicing System

UI Design Print Design

Reporting Dashboards

UI Design Chart.js

dixie.edu User Portals

User Research UX Design Web Design Web Development WordPress

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