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Areas of Expertise

  • Custom Web Design

  • UX/UI Design

  • eCommerce Design

  • Accessibility

  • Wireframing

  • Usability Testing

  • Email Marketing

  • PPC Ad Marketing

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Product Photography

  • Branding & Logo Design

  • Print Design

  • Content Strategy Ideation

  • Project Management

Hello! I’m Melanie

I work remotely out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Senior UX Designer for The Stable - a commerce agency helping connect brands + consumers across all channels. I specialize in designing custom websites for clients with an emphasis on UX, SEO, and accessibility. I’m a self-motivated, analytical problem solver with a keen eye for detail. My skill set and years of experience have allowed me to strategize and plan a website build with a developer’s mindset, yet creatively design and customize a site to meet user’s needs. I’m enthusiastic and grateful to truly enjoy the work I do each day, and find reward in breathing new life into a company’s website.

My Background

I graduated in 2009 with a BFA in graphic design, and have been working in the field since. I started as an in-house graphic designer for Diamond Nexus - a green fine jewelry eCommerce company, where I worked for just under 7 years. There I designed email blasts, social media posts, Google banner ads and a variety of print materials. I was also the in-house photographer, where I photographed, clipped and retouched jewelry for the website and print materials. But the largest project I took on before I left was re-designing the company’s sister site, Forever Artisans, which fueled my passion for web design. From there I moved on to Top Floor, a digital marketing agency, where I was a web designer for just over 6 years. I designed component based custom websites for over 50 clients in the B2B Industrial and Manufacturing space. For the last 3 of those 6 years I was also the manager of the digital design department.

My Personal Life

In my free time I really enjoy getting outdoors to stroll along Lake Michigan, and hitting the trails for some day hikes. In recent years I’ve been inspired to travel more and explore the landscape and National Parks throughout the country. Some of my favorite places to visit are in the West Coast and South West regions. I’m a big fan of coffee and ethnic foods and seek to find the best of both around my city and wherever I travel. When I’m not outside, you can find me watching home remodeling or cooking shows, listening to podcasts, or catching the latest Marvel movie!

My Work

My portfolio features a variety of work from Top Floor, Diamond Nexus, and freelance projects. I am constantly updating my portfolio with new projects, but like to keep some staple work from a few years back that I am particularly proud of, and enjoyed working on. To view my entire breadth of work, visit my Instagram page here. Want to chat about my work? Hit the Contact Me button at the top of the page!