Hey there, I'm Whit. It's nice to meet you.
I’m originally from Iowa, but I relocated to the Pacific Northwest just over 5 years ago. I’ve called Seattle, Portland, and the Tri-Cities my home.
I’m an experienced creative problem solver, personally focused on delivering measurable customer value through human-centered design and data-driven decision-making. I’m a strategic systems thinker with a history of delivering delightful, scaleable customer experiences.
I have domain knowledge in healthcare, learning, and play experiences. (I also enjoy creative writing and woodworking, but I’m guessing you’re less interested in that.)
Experience
REI | 2018-2020
Customer + Commerce team (JUL 2019 – APR 2020)
Gear + Apparel team (OCT 2018 – JUL 2019)
WebMD Health Services | 2015-2018
Senior UX Lead + Product Manager (NOV 2017 – OCT 2018)
User Experience Lead (SEP 2018 – NOV 2017)
Amazon | 2015
User Experience Designer, Contract (APR 2015 – AUG 2015)
Iowa State | 2013-2014
Games UX Designer + Principal Researcher, College of Design (AUG 2014-DEC 2014)
Design & Research Associate, College of Design (JAN 2013-DEC 2014)
Human-Computer Interaction GTA, Virtual Reality Department (JAN 2014 – MAY 2014)
Adjunct Instructor (JAN 2014 – MAY 2014)
City of Ankeny | 2013-2014
Communications Assistant (JUN 2013-MAY 2014)
WRKemble Design | 2010-2015
Freelance Web Designer + Developer, Graphic Designer
Key skills
Sketch, Abstract, InVision, Figma, Flinto, Adobe CC, Illustrator, Product Design, UX Strategy, User Research, Design Systems, Mobile Design, Design Sprints, Workshops, Process Improvement, Coaching, Mentorship