Beth McNair
UX Researcher and Designer
Phone:
678-677-2878
Email:
Location:
Woodstock, Ga
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A Bit About Me:
I'm a dedicated UX Designer committed to fostering empathy, inclusivity, and problem-solving to enhance the overall user experience and develop equitable solutions for clients and users alike. My focus lies in championing accessibility and conducting usability testing to drive user adoption and implement sustainable design principles for organizations. With a passion for creating intuitive and impactful designs, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the digital landscape.
UX Research & Design Sprints:
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
Mar 2024
UX Project Manager
EDU Rain
In collaboration with a UX Researcher and a UX Designer, I audited a low-performing website to identify opportunities for increasing traffic and directed UX research and user interviews to gather data and insights. We proposed targeted design solutions based on our findings to enhance the effectiveness of the Landlord dashboard. Additionally, We presented these design solutions to ensure a streamlined onboarding process that minimized time and effort while still allowing landlords to customize their listings according to their preferences.
UX Lead Designer
DuoLingo
Collaborated with 2 UX Researchers to conceive and design a novel feature for Duolingo, empowering users to enrich their language learning journey at their preferred pace, free from pressure. Demonstrated a commitment to accessibility by surpassing standards to accommodate diverse vision and hearing abilities, ensuring an inclusive experience for all users.
UX Researcher and Designer
Bridget's Irish Cottage
Applied user research and usability testing methodologies to guide the overhaul of the website, aligning it with contemporary industry standards while prioritizing user-friendliness. Refined category structures to better align with user search and filtering behaviors, enhancing navigation and discoverability. Committed to accessibility, I exceeded standards to accommodate diverse vision needs, ensuring an inclusive browsing experience for all users.
Work Experience:
Feb 2024 - May 2024
Dec 2023 - Dec 2024
Apr2021 - Dec 2023
Jun 2014 - Mar 2021
UX Designer and Researcher
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.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Woodstock
Effectively managing stakeholder relationships and leading a team of up to 25 staff members, I collaborated with caregivers of children with autism and behavioral challenges to devise effective strategies for promoting cooperative behavior. Additionally, I facilitated teacher training sessions to ensure curriculum inclusivity and successfully implemented behavior modification techniques in classrooms. Contributing to school spirit, I organized events and summer camp activities, while also conceptualizing classroom systems adopted across multiple classrooms. Maintaining detailed milestone records and conducting parent-teacher conferences, I ensured clear communication and goal-setting for each child's development.
Foster Care Case Manager
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Establishing and nurturing professional relationships with stakeholders across departments, I facilitated Family Team Meetings to foster consensus among family members and treatment teams. Notably, I achieved a remarkable recidivism rate of less than 2.5%, surpassing national and state averages, by skillfully orchestrating child-parent reunifications and overseeing termination of parental rights when necessary. Additionally, I spearheaded a volunteer-led initiative to create a secure outdoor area for supervised visits, and served as the DFCS Liaison for the Family Treatment Court in Bartow County. Recognized for outstanding commitment with awards such as Outstanding Field Work and Commitment Recognition in April 2017, and Employee of the Month in December 2015 and March 2018.
Education:
Feb 2024 - May 2024
Jan 2010 - May 2014
General Assembly
UX Design Immersive Bootcamp
Full-time immersive program in UX/UI design consisting of 480+ 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.
Kennesaw State University
Bachelors of Science in Human Services
Minor in Sociology
Dean's List 2014
Miller Analogies Test Score of 425
Military Service:
Kitzingen, Germany
Nov 2003 - Jun 2006
United States Army
Family Childcare Provider
Fort Gordon, Georgia, USA
Fort Jackson, South Carolina, USA
May 2002 - Sep 2003
United States Army
Network Communications Specialist
