MEGAN
BOGENSCHUTZ
Profile
UX Designer with expanding skills in user-centered design and user interface design. Organized self-starter and group facilitator with user centered mindset within an agile and lean UX environment. Able to take ideas from concept to wireframe to prototypes to production.
Education
Springboard
6 Month Certification
UX Design
2022
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Art Education
Ceramics
2012
Tools
Figma & FigJam
Adobe Creative Suite
Miro
Milanote
Skills
User-Centered Design
Facilitation
User Research
Data Collection & Analysis
User Flows
Site Maps
Affinity Maps
Sketches & Wireframes
Prototyping
User Testing
Mental Health Advocacy
UX Design Experience
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Kroger | Digital UX Designer | Associate Website | February ‘23- Present
Operations Designer- Kroger Technology & Digital knowledge repository website.
Lead the design, research, and support of User Experience (UX) design initiatives across multiple cross-functional teams for an employee-facing website.
Collaborate with Product Management, Site Experience and Creative Services to review and visualize requirements in wireframes.
Monitor user engagement and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Participates in designing and implementing large and/or architecturally significant applications.
DBSA of San Francisco | UX/Project Manager | Progressive Web App | October ‘22- March ‘23
Freelance Volunteer- Making mental health resources accessible for all.
Recruited by DBSA-SF (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) to continue work initiated during Hackathon.
Interview mental health professionals, synthesize research, align non-profit goals with minimum viable product.
Chair weekly stakeholder meetings, delegate responsibilities, facilitate leadership roles within design team.
BetterMind | UX/UI | iOS Mobile App | October ‘22
Hackathon- Girls in Tech SF Hacking for Humanity. (2nd Place winners)
Collaborated with a team of 6 to create an accessible application to use as a personal portal for DBSA-SF (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance). Taking the extensive resources provided by DBSA and tailoring them to create a more personal, comprehensive, and accessible platform for potential users.
Allows users to self-assess their need for specific mental health resources with easy-to-use tools.
Created an accessible application for users to find inclusive and diverse peer support groups quickly.
Karunaverse | UX/UI | iOS Tablet App | June ‘22- August ‘22
Contract- Online makerspace for kids.
Coordinated a 4-person team with companies current UX Designer and Engineer, to improve upon the current web version for an online kids' makerspace by analyzing user testing, evaluating competitors, and creating an elevated moodboard and UI assets in response to the client's concerns about emerging competition for V 2.0.
Enhanced customer experience by identifying age groups and expanding reach of the product by creating user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for a tablet app version.
MAX Focus | UX/UI | iOS Mobile App | February ‘22– June ‘22
Concept- Designed to motivate and assist individuals to self-regulate cell phone use.
Conducted and presented UX research & design strategies.
Transformed user stories, needs, and goals into user flows with the use of personas and affinity mapping.
Designed brand experience, prototyped, and ran multiple rounds of testing to improve overall usability.
Professional Experience
ART EDUCATOR
Conner High School | July ‘14 – July ‘22
Specializing in 2D (comprehensive visual art, visual communication design, AP) and 3D (sculpture) design.
Art Club Sponsor- Facilitated meetings for continuous learning. Created and implemented weekly.
Elected as Teacher Ambassador (school representative leadership role) for alignment of state standards based on identified transient student demographic needs.
Sources of Strength (suicide prevention group) trained Teacher and student advocate.
Gay-Straight Alliance Sponsor- Created and implemented weekly lessons based on current events for LGBTQAI+ students and allies, focusing on advocacy and education with community outreach.
859.620.6166megan.bogenschutz@gmail.comCincinnati Metropolitan Area, OH