About Me

Hi, I’m Kristin

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I’m a results-driven UX Designer with 9+ years of experience transforming complex business requirements into intuitive user experiences. I have a proven track record of delivering award-winning digital solutions that increase conversion rates by up to 87% and generate millions in Return on Investment (ROI). I combine my customer support background with strategic design thinking to create products that drive user satisfaction and business growth.

User Research & Testing UX/UI Design
Prototyping Information Architecture
Mentorship Cross-Functional Collaboration

User Research & Testing

Prototyping

Mentorship

UX/UI Design

Information Architecture

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Professional

Experience

Lennox • Richardson, TX • 2021 – 2025

UX Designer

  • Drove 87% conversion rate increase through comprehensive Lennox.com redesign, earning 2023 Pacesetter for Innovation award
  • Reduced onboarding friction by 43% through comprehensive user experience redesign and process optimization
  • Led end-to-end UX research initiatives utilizing empathy maps, user personas, and customer journey mapping to inform strategic design decisions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions serving 50,000+ users
  • Conducted usability testing and user interviews to validate design concepts and iterate on solutions

RealPage • Richardson, TX • 2011 – 2018

Business Analyst

  • Promoted 3 times from Customer Support Representative to Business Analyst through exceptional performance and strategic thinking
  • Maintained 98% call quality score while resolving high-risk customer escalations and preventing turnover
  • Bridged communication between the customer and the support, product, and development teams to implement solutions
  • Developed process documentation and training materials that improved customer support team efficiency by 25%

Flex • Carrollton, TX • 2009 – 2011

Technical Support Specialist

  • Increased revenue by 15% by proactively identifying cross-selling opportunities that enhanced overall customer experience and satisfaction
  • Developed and maintained proprietary knowledge base that served 50+ support team members with current product and procedure information
  • Successfully managed high-volume call queues while maintaining quality customer service standards without compromising service delivery

Education

Certifications

eCornell • Online • 2025 – Current

UX and UI Design Certification

Designlab • Online • 2025

Advanced Figma

Coursera by Google • Online • 2023

UX Design Professional Certification

Contact

Let’s Create Something Great

I'm exploring new opportunities where I can contribute to something meaningful. If you think we might be aligned, I'd love to connect and learn more.

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I’m exploring new opportunities where I can contribute to something meaningful. If you think we might be aligned, I’d love to connect and learn more.

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