Kara McCroskey
UX Researcher April 2021 - Jan 2024
Express Scripts
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Collaborated cross-functionally with Content, Business, and UX Design to identify research objectives and plan user research testing.
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Developed test protocols, journey maps, and user flows for remote usability testing, in-depth interviews, and RITE testing.
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Synthesized and analyzed research results, and deliver actionable recommendations for user-centered solutions.
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Employed various quantitative and qualitative research methodologies: surveys, usability tests, diary-studies, interviews, RITE tests, lit reviews, card sorts, tree tests, and A/B tests.
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Conducted QA on proposed designs to ensure accessibility guidelines adherence.
UX Researcher & Designer Sept '20 - Feb '21
Kohl Brands
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Created wireframes with user-centered design for over 60 screens.
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Partnered with CEO of Kohl Brands and developers to convey vision of user flows and navigation.
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Created prototypes in Figma and Invision.
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Created user flows in Whimsical.
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Developed app architecture through card-sorting, affinity mapping, and collaborative design in Miro.
Academic Coordinator 2014 - 2020
UT Austin
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Processed complex course inventory proposals, surveying departments to understand needs and intent, analyzing and researching course relations within degree plans, diagnosing issues, and developing viable solutions.
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Managed all aspects of course scheduling, grade reporting, reporting for enrollment trends, instructor surveys, faculty credit hour loads, and TA assignments for geosciences and environmental sciences departments.
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Participated in testing in various environments, researching, and trouble-shooting issues.
Project Manager Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Adams Globalization
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Oversaw all benchmarks of localization project completion: quote and budget sheet creation, timeline creation, supervision of production staff, final review of design, and delivery to client.
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Contracted, coordinated, and supervised vendors (translators, editors, and reviewers) to ensure optimal quality in production within budget and deadlines.
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Regularly managed three to four localization projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks on a daily basis to meet deadlines and deliver highly customized products.
Product Implementation Manager. 2002-2006
Classwell Learning Group (a division of Houghton Mifflin Co.)
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Provided support to users; assimilated client feedback to relay to development teams, management, and other stakeholders.
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Conducted and participated in usability testing, applying Hick's Law and think-aloud methodologies.
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Collaborated in leading focus groups during beta phase, using free listing technique.
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Co-wrote and edited 60 page product user's manual, collaborating on narrative voice and ensuring consistent flow.
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Participated in testing environments, researching, and troubleshooting bugs.
Skills
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UX Research methodologies, user journeys, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, presenting to stakeholders, prototyping, behavioral analysis, data analysis, personas, task-analysis, A/B testing, surveying, in-depth interviewing, RITE testing, usability testing, card sorts, contextual inquiry, tree tests, iterating, delivering actionable insights,
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Software: Figma, Invision, Jira, Confluence, Userzoom, UserTesting, Microsoft Suite, etc
Education
UX Design Career Track: Sept '19 - May '20; Completed 350+ hour expert-curated curriculum to master UX research and design concepts through hands-on learning experience, an industry design internship, and 1:1 mentorship with a seasoned UX thought leader
Southern Nazarene University, BA English Education