I'm Kelly, and I'm currently a Product Designer for Buildertrend, a SaaS platform located out of Omaha, Nebraska working to redefine the construction process for modern builders.
Having worked in corporate, private, and not-for-profit associations, I have a 7 years of experience cultivating diverse skill sets in user experience design, user research, marketing, brand management, and project management. I thrive in situations where I am able to optimize processes and workflows, but I am most passionate about working with tasks that center around storytelling and creating memorable experiences for those on the other side of the screen.
No matter the industry or the role, I’ve always stayed focused on seeking the why no matter how hard the how. There is endless meaning to be found in positively affecting the day to day lives of others and as I’ve transitioned from marketing to product, it has never ceased to amaze me how something that feels so small to us can be life-altering for someone else.
For more information about my professional background, connect with me on LinkedIn, or download my resume to the left.
Testimonials (Yes, I’m Bragging)
“Kelly quickly rose from the associate designer level to mid-level designer, which is an early indicator of her growth potential. She is a fearless customer and team advocate with immense potential as a product designer. She is relatively new to the field and yet is easily one of the most capable designers I've worked with. She is a rising star who I am confident will excel in every role she is given.”
“Kelly’s constant desire to learn more radiates in every interaction I have with her and she may be one of the quickest learners I have ever met. She doesn’t back down from complex problem spaces and is always seeking more information in order to understand a customer problem.”
”Kelly seems to immediately click with all the members of her cross-functional team, and every one of them speaks very highly of her--- her personality is radiant and welcome anywhere, and her work is consistently on point. Kelly has a natural talent for identifying key problems and creating solutions with iterative delivery in mind. She doesn't let herself get pushed around with unclear or unrealistic expectations and readily stands up for her team, always pairing solution ideas with her identification of problems.”
”She’s extremely purpose-oriented and works to ground herself and her partners in the root of why they’re doing what they’re doing. She asks thought provoking questions and clarifies to understand expectations; never taking requests at face value. She knows this is foundational to her success as a designer and has grasped this early in her career, something that many with years of experience continue to battle much farther down the line.”
”Kelly has shown a real aptitude for design storytelling and presenting; she continues to impress me with her ability to articulate problems and solutions in a way thats easy to follow and memorable - creating shared language to continue collaboration.”