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About

With over two decades of experience spanning large corporations, smaller agencies, and startups, I possess the skill to introduce inventive solutions that elevate customer experiences, enhance KPIs, and boost NPS scores. 
 

Notable clients within my portfolio include industry leaders such as Waitrose, BBC, Yell.com, Three, Vodafone, SapientNitro, Open University, WhatUsersDo, HeathWallace, Bupa, and GSK.
 

Academically, I hold a first-class honours MA in Digital Design and have had the privilege of sharing my knowledge as a lecturer at the Open University, specialising in Design. Additionally, I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, and I have further expanded my expertise by achieving a certification as a Nielsen Norman UX professional.
 

Beyond my professional accomplishments, I've excelled in rowing by representing England, and achieving at prestigious events such as Henley Regatta and the British National Championships. In the world of triathlon, I represented Great Britain in my age group at the Long Distance European Championships and won the Gold medal.

CV

2019-Present

Within a dynamic agile team, my role encompasses a range of responsibilities. These includes in-depth research, user insights, wire-framing, user testing, and UI design.

 

The core objective is to conduct A/B and multivariate testing to identify the most effective solutions for personalisation, future propositions and continuous improvements.

Collaboration with the various teams is essential for developing and testing both A and B solutions for ongoing projects, with a strong focus on advancing the continuous improvement initiative.

 

Three
Lead UX Consultant

Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 (freelance)

Responsible for designing and providing UX and UI guidance

for a global platform focused on helping businesses encourage

physical activity and improve long-term employee health.
 

Approached by a startup seeking my expertise, I took on the task of shaping their platform with a primary goal of enabling companies to tackle both individual and team-based fitness challenges within their workforce. I developed, documented, and implemented a comprehensive Design System.

Additionally, I crafted their 'shop front,' and then focused on key areas of the platform such as the user dashboard, completed activities, and the integration of their technology with platforms like Strava and Garmin.
 

To further support the marketing efforts of their product, I designed and implemented a seamless login platform. Moreover, I oversaw the design iterations of the brand and efficiently managed the outsourced App development process.

ActiveHub
Head of Design

April 2017 - January 2019

Collaborating closely with the Creative Lead, I assumed a pivotal role, taking ownership and accountability for conceptualising and executing a Transformation Strategy that would shape the future of Waitrose's digital services.
 

As part of this journey, I produced comprehensive cross-channel journey maps that meticulously identified and mapped out all the service touchpoints, ensuring a holistic view of the customer experience.
 

One of the significant milestones in this transformative process involved the creation of a Design System that harnessed the latest trends in design. This resulted in a uniform and consistent approach that the entire team could seamlessly incorporate across various channels and customer touch-points.
 

Central to this role was a commitment to continuous improvement. The process and outcomes were continually evaluated, driving a cycle of iterative enhancements designed to elevate the NPS score and overall customer satisfaction.
 

Additionally, I achieved notable success in leading, managing, and expanding the digital experience team, overseeing its growth from 2 to 8 talented individuals.

Waitrose
Lead Service Design Consultant

September 2016 - April 2017

As the Lead UX Consultant at HeathWallace design agency, my role centered around the transformation of Bupa's global healthcare provider portal. I was responsible for guiding and overseeing a dedicated team of UX and UI designers.
 

Our collaborative efforts included the creation of sitemaps,  user journey planning, wireframing, prototyping, and conducting user testing.

Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in organising stakeholder workshops and client sign-off meetings, ensuring that our solutions aligned with Bupa's vision and requirements.

HeathWallace (Bupa)
Lead UX Consultant

January 2014 - January 2017 (part-time)

I conducted in-depth analysis of video content pertaining to the user experience of company platforms.

 

This involved delivering comprehensive recommendations, preparing analysis reports, and crafting articles related to UX to enhance the user experience.

UserZoom
UX Consultant

February 2016 - August 2016

I provided consulting services for several projects at GSK, focusing on designing responsive prototypes for their digital platforms, which included developing a solution for a GP surgery app.

 

Additionally, I conducted many rounds of in-house user testing and presented the findings to key stakeholders at GSK.

PharmiWeb
Senior UX Consultant

Achievements

Education

Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.

Rowing
Proudly represented England and achieved success at both Henley Royal Regatta and the British Nationals.

Triathlon
In triathlon, I had the honour of representing Great Britain in my age group at the Long Distance European Championships, where I won the Gold Medal.

Additionally, at the World Championships, I achieved a top-30 ranking and stood as the 3rd highest-placed British woman.

Leading Highly Effective UX Teams

Service Blueprinting

Discoveries

The Human Mind & Usability

Persuasive and Emotional Design

NN/g Certified 2021

September 05 - July 07

Camberwell, University of the Arts

Distinction and First Class Honours

MA Digital Design

September 98 - June 00

Worcester College of Technology

Distinction

HND Electronic Media

September 96 - June 98
Worcester College of Technology

Merit

GNVQ Advanced Graphic Design

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