Beth McNair
User Experience Researcher
Phone:
678-677-2878
Email:
Location:
Woodstock, Ga
LinkedIn:
Summary:
User Experience Researcher delivering projects that advocate empathy, inclusivity and problem solving to support the overall user experience and create equitable solutions for clients and users. Specialize in accessibility and usability testing to drive user adoption and sustainable design principles for organizations.
Skills:
UX Design and Research:
UX Research
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Accessibility
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Heuristics
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User Research
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User Interviews
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C&C Analysis
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Contextual Inquiry
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User Scenarios
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Personas
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Journey Mapping
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User Flows
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Wireframes
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Prototypes
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Usability Testing
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Agile/Scrum Methodologies
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Information Architecture
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Design Systems
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Design Capabilities
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User-centered Design
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Interaction Design
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Responsive Design
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Visual Design
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Web & Mobile Design
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Icon/Logo Design
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Tools
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Figma
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Canva
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Photoshop
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Optimal Workshop
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Microsoft Suite
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Adobe Suite
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Maze
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WIX
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Squarespace
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Technical Skills
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Emerging understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
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Other
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Organization
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Communication
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Leadership
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Creativity
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Problem-Solving
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Empathy, Adaptability
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Intelligence
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Versatility
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Agile Learner
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Swift Comprehension
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Highly Trainable
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Innovative Thinking
May 2024 - Current
UX Researcher
Freelance
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Conduct Research based on client’s needs, providing a comprehensive report to the client with both quantitative and qualitative data
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Brainstorming ideas to unify client needs with user needs.
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Provide clickable prototypes to client
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Test prototypes with client’s user base to ensure efficacy
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Correct issues based on testing results
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Provide client with all files to include research findings,, sketches, prototypes, testing results, recommended steps and research gathered to support recommended steps.
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Provide client with fully produced site using the website building application of their choice.
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Some basic personalized HTML, JavaScript and CSS work included as necessary.
Feb 2024 - May 2024
UX Design Fellowship
General Assembly
Engaged in extensive UX Design and UX Research projects totaling over 400 hours, guiding the full spectrum of the user experience lifecycle. From initial ideation to final implementation, managed tasks including sketching, prototyping, wireframing, and design execution. Through meticulous project management and a user-centric approach, consistently delivered impactful solutions that surpassed client objectives and resonated with end-users.
Completed May 2024
UX Researcher
EDU Rain
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Collaborated with 2 teammates to audit a low-performing website to identify opportunities for increasing traffic.
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Directed UX research and user interviews to gather data and insights.
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Proposed targeted design solutions based on our findings to enhance the effectiveness of the Landlord dashboard.
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Presented design solutions that ensured a streamlined onboarding process and minimized time and effort while still allowing landlords to customize their listings according to their preferences.
Sep 2024 - Current
UX Researcher
Shop ONline New York
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Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights on user behavior, pain points, and preferences, informing data-driven design decisions.
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Analyze qualitative and quantitative research findings to identify patterns and key areas for improvement, enhancing user experience and product functionality.
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Create personas, user journey maps, and task flows to visualize user needs and optimize the overall experience.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and product managers to translate research insights into actionable design recommendations.
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Lead usability testing sessions, iterating on designs based on user feedback to ensure a user-centric and accessible product.
Completed Apr 2024
UX Designer
DuoLingo
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Collaborated with 2 teammates to conceive and design a novel feature for Duolingo,
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Empowered users to enrich their language learning journey at their preferred pace, free from pressure.
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Demonstrated a commitment to accessibility by surpassing standards to accommodate diverse vision and hearing abilities
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Ensured an inclusive experience for all users.
Completed Mar 2024
UX Researcher
Bridget's Irish Cottage
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Applied user research and usability testing methodologies to guide the overhaul of the website
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Aligned the site with contemporary industry standards while prioritizing user-friendliness.
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Refined category structures to better align with user search and filtering behaviors, enhancing navigation and discoverability.
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Exceeded standards to accommodate diverse vision needs.
Professional Employment:
Dec 2023 - Dec 2024
Apr2021 - Dec 2023
Director of Curriculum and Instructional Design
Lead Teacher (Promoted)
The Goddard School of Woodstock
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Developed and implemented sensory-based learning activities for toddlers, using observational research to understand how different stimuli influenced behavior, similar to how user testing informs design decisions.
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Created adaptable lesson plans tailored to diverse developmental stages, echoing the user-centered design process that prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity.
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Conducted regular assessments of toddler engagement and learning outcomes, drawing parallels to usability testing and iterative improvements in UX design.
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Fostered communication and collaboration with parents and caregivers to ensure alignment on children's needs, mirroring stakeholder collaboration in the UX process.
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Introduced new classroom layouts based on toddler behavior and movement patterns, comparable to designing user flows and optimizing user pathways in digital interfaces.
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Maintained detailed records of children's milestones, akin to tracking and analyzing user data to identify pain points and opportunities for improving user experience.
Jun 2014 - Mar 2021
Foster Care Case Manager
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
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Facilitated communication between court systems and parents, focusing on user-centered approaches to reduce recidivism, similar to improving user retention in digital platforms.
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Built and maintained relationships with stakeholders across departments, akin to cross-functional collaboration in UX design to align goals and outcomes.
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Led Family Team Meetings, fostering consensus among diverse groups, paralleling facilitating user interviews and stakeholder meetings to inform design decisions.
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Managed high-stakes processes like parental rights termination, demonstrating the ability to make data-driven decisions that prioritize user well-being and outcomes.
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Spearheaded a volunteer project to create a secure outdoor area for visits, showcasing initiative in designing spaces that meet user needs, much like creating inclusive and accessible interfaces.
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Acted as a liaison for the Family Treatment Court, demonstrating the capacity to bridge communication gaps, a key skill in UX research for integrating feedback across different teams.
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Received the Outstanding Field Work and Commitment Recognition Award (Apr 2017)
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Recognized as Employee of the Month (Dec 2015, Mar 2018)
Education:
Feb 2024 - May 2024
General Assembly
UX Design Immersive Bootcamp
Full-time immersive program in UX/UI design consisting of 420+ hours of study, practice, professional training, and mentorship. Executed end-to-end UX/UI design processes for six projects from the user research phase through UI design, prototyping, usability testing, iteration, and stakeholder presentation; worked fully remote with teams using Agile methodologies and iterative development.
Jan 2010 - May 2014
Kennesaw State University
Bachelors of Science in Human Services
Minor in Sociology
​Dean's List 2014
Miller Analogies Test Score of 425
Military Service:
Nov 2003 - Jun 2006
May 2002 - Sep 2003
United States Army
Family Childcare Provider
United States Army
Network Communications Specialist
Soldier of the month, Sep 2002​