About Cecily

Simplicity is at the heart of everything I do. Having started as a content associate, I bring a content-focused approach to design work. What's the point of the product? How can we make the user's experience with the product even easier? Sketches are quick and dirty. Wireframes are a window into how the digital experience will be architected. Taking the time to make them realistic can make all the difference when working with clients. (A little prototyping also never hurt anybody either).

I am capable of taking ideas from the whiteboard to development-ready visuals while keeping the user's experience and the client's brand in mind. I enjoy seeing features all the way through the design process and have expanded my experience to include WCAG accessibility considerations. You could also say that curating the perfect design library and maintaining a smart design system are two very important work hobbies of mine. Every single day is a new challenge, and I always look forward to opportunities to learn more from, and with, my inspiring colleagues.

Currently you’ll find me at TravelBank as a Senior Product Designer. Previously I designed remotely for GoTab’s marketing and product design teams, and before that with the talented folks at Limina in Longmont, CO on work spanning a variety of industries, including government and non-profits. Many partnerships spanned years, most notably with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and ABC Legal. At Shift7 Digital (formerly Siteworx), I had the opportunity to pivot from content to design specialist working on challenging projects for great clients, including Goldman Sachs, AARP, Marriott, and Hyatt.

When I'm not designing and drinking coffee, you'll most likely find me cycling, eating peanut butter straight from the jar, or re-reading Tolkien’s classics.

Experience

TravelBank (U.S. Bank)

Senior Product Designer  Jun 2022–Present
(San Francisco, CA • Remote)

GoTab

Senior UX Designer  Sep 2021–Jun 2022
(Arlington, VA • Remote)

Limina

Senior UX Specialist, Visual Design  Jul 2020–Sep 2021
UX Specialist, Visual Design  Oct 2018–Jul 2020
(Longmont, CO • Hybrid)

Shift7 Digital

UX/UI Designer  Jan 2015–Oct 2018
Content Associate  Mar 2014–Jan 2015
(Reston, VA)

Formerly known as Siteworx

Brightspot

Associate Business Analyst  Jun 2012–Mar 2014
(Reston, VA)

Formerly known as Perfect Sense Digital

Courses & Education

Designlab

Typography  Oct 2016–Nov 2016

2016 completion of a 4-week Typography course online. Courseworkfocused on a foundation in typography, with an emphasis on typographyin web design.

General Assembly

Visual Design  Mar 2015–May 2015

2015 graduate from Washington D.C.'s first part-time course in Visual Design. Special emphasis placed on web and responsive design.

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts  Aug 2008–May 2012

2012 graduate with a double major in Media Studies and Anthropology. Concentration in Media Policy and Ethics. Special interest in film studies and archaeology.