LONNIE SMITH
Staff UX Designer
With over 14 years of experience in the web and mobile application industry, I am a seasoned UI/UX designer deeply committed to tackling challenges through user-centered design methodologies. My objective is to harmonize business goals with user preferences, seamlessly bridging the gap between necessity and elegance.
STAFF UX DESIGNER: Walmart (Global Tech)
03/2023- 03/2024
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Led a team of five designers in the development of a comprehensive product spanning mobile and desktop platforms, with a focus on enhancing the hiring process for hiring managers.
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Streamlined the new requisition process from an 8-page wizard to a concise 2-step procedure, significantly reducing complexity and enhancing efficiency.
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Expedited candidate interview scheduling from an average of one week to just 45 minutes, facilitating quicker decision-making and talent acquisition.
PRINCIPAL UI/UX DESIGNER: Boomi
05/2022- 12/2022
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Guided and mentored a specialized team of UX designers, researchers, and writers, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with user needs.
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Lead initiatives to identify and implement enhancements for current and future API management desktop applications.
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Earned the trust of over 20,000 Boomi global customers and 100,000 users, increasing overall interest and product value within the API management dashboard.
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Played a key role in establishing and maintaining the design library.
LEAD UI/UX DESIGNER: Abbott Medical
05/2018 - 11/2023
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Oversaw the development of class III medical applications across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and desktop, overseeing tasks such as branding, marketing collateral creation, and extensive rebranding efforts.
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Co-authored a US Patent for a virtual clinic enabling remote care, expanding product accessibility to 160 countries and reducing patient reprogramming sessions to under an hour.
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Recognized among Time Magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2021 for pioneering remote care technology.
Through this work, I hold one UI/UX US Patent:
20200402656-UI DESIGN FOR PATIENT AND CLINICIAN CONTROLLER DEVICES OPERATIVE IN A REMOTE CARE ARCHITECTURE
SENIOR UI/UX DESIGNER: Heartland Payments
2014 - 2018
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Lead a team of two designers to ensure exceptional user experiences for both owners and customers.
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Orchestrated the design process for a comprehensive eCommerce ecosystem.
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Trusted by over 4.6 million companies, 1,500 financial institutions, and 4,000 tech partners in 100+ verticals.
UI/ UX DESIGNER: Copper Mobile and Freelance
2010 - 2014
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Led multiple contracts for enterprise clients including Dave and Buster’s, Verizon, Dell, and PayPal, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Contributed to the growth of Copper Mobile from an 8-person startup to an organization with over 100 employees.
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Grew from a solo practitioner to leading a team of five UI/UX designers.
Skills
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
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Adobe XD
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Illustrator
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Photoshop
UX design process
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User research
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Wire framing
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LoFi to HiFi mockups
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Prototyping
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Usability testing
Project management
Building design libraries
Illustration vector art
Video editing
HTML/ CSS
MY TOOLS AND SKILLS
I create wire frames and interactive prototypes for iOS, Android, and desktop applications. By working closely with Product Owners, Business Analyst, and Development I identify opportunities to improve existing and new products. To help ensure the best user experience, I also conduct user research to gather feedback for quality assurance. Other duties include creating marketing videos, style guides, logos, icons, and handling a massive rebranding efforts.
PROTOTYPING
Adobe XD
Axure
Invision
USER RESEARCH
User Zoom
Vision Critical
Fact to Face
ADOBE CC
XD
Illustrator
Photoshop
VIDEO EDITING
After Effects
Premiere
Media Encoder