Meade Peers McCoy
Pronunciation [ Meed Peerz Muh-koi ]
Portfolio
π www.MeadeMcCoy.com
Contact
π Meade.McCoy@gmail.com
Β π LinkedIn.com/in/MeadeMcCoy
πΒ 508-309-5603
Experience
Senior User Experience Design Educator
π§ BrainStation, Miami, FL
August 2021 β Currently
- Spearheaded the expansion of accessible design instruction, ensuring that all students had inclusive learning experiences.
- Guided students through the process of designing effective digital solutions for simple and complex problems, utilizing research, UX best practices, innovative visual design, and inclusive design principles.
- Received consistently high student evaluations, with teaching effectiveness rated at 4.6+ out of 5.
- Collaborated with Software Engineering and Data Science educators to enhance lecture delivery and foster interdisciplinary learning.
- Participated in learning design to improve and expand course curriculum, lecture content, student assignments, and grading metrics.
- Trained and mentored teaching assistants to ensure that they were equipped to support student learning.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve the student admission process, resulting in a streamlined and efficient experience.
Product Designer
π οΈ Loweβs Companies, INC, Charlotte, NC
2019 β 2021
- Designed a dynamic and adaptive data aggregation and pricing implementation tool for company Pricing Analysts to replace legacy applications. Ensured that the design adhered to accessibility standards and incorporated principles of scannability, grouping, affordances, and hierarchy.
- Actively participated in strategic product development planning meetings with software development engineers, UX architects, stakeholders, and users to ensure that the design met business and user needs.
- Designed wireframes, mockups, and flexible prototypes for future expansions and unforeseen needs.
- Conducted decontextualized user interviews, testing sessions, and round table discussions to gather user needs and feedback. Collaborated with stakeholders to align business requirements with user insights.
- Worked within an Agile methodology and participated in daily standups and Agile ceremonies with engineering teams to ensure effective collaboration and timely design implementation.
- Collaborated closely with Product Managers and Front-End Developers throughout the design process to ensure that the design met business and user needs.
- Introduced accessible design practices to the team. Conducted color contrast testing to maintain WCAG accessibility compliance and advocated for additional accessibility considerations in design and development.
- Represented the merchandising department on the Design Council, providing guidance and insights to drive the development of the company-wide Design System.
- Successfully launched innovative products and solutions that resulted in a notable increase in revenue by $2 billion.
Freelance Digital Product Designer
2015 - 2020
- Designed and built WordPress sites for small businesses.
- Performed competitor research and analysis and created sketches and wireframes.
Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives
π» Sunflower Creative Arts, Delray Beach, FL
2013 β 2018
- Successfully helped scale up programming and services, increasing the organization's yearly budget from $125,000 to $500,000.
- Helped plan and manage online fundraising, bringing yearly donation revenue from $25,000 to over $75,000
- Improved interoffice communication and planning by setting up and administering Google Suite, Slack, Trello, and Dropbox.
- Ran a CRM database selection search for improved data management.
- Designed and built multiple WordPress sites and implemented a digital application and registration forms for better website functionality.
- Managed social media, increasing Facebook followers from 900 to over 5,000 in 4 years, creating global reach and trust in the brand.
- Designed and wrote employee handbooks and training materials for improved staff education and performance.
Director of Sales and Marketing
π¦ Tokay Software, Framingham, MA
2008 β 2018
- Successfully managed sales and marketing efforts for a database software primarily utilized by water utilities.
- Utilized sales data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Developed and executed a highly effective βKeep in Touchβ marketing plan to establish and maintain customer loyalty among a user base of over 4,000.
- Designed and executed two successful website redesigns.
- Completed a full CRM database conversion and customized it to meet the organization's specific needs.
- Collaborated with developers on program upgrades and feature enhancements to improve overall performance and user experience.
Skills
Design Tools
Figma | Sketch | Adobe XD | FigJam | Whimsical | Abstract | Overflow | Jira | Trello | Sticky Notes | Paper and Markers πποΈ
Team Work
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration | Meeting Facilitation | Training | Communication | Design Reviews | Mentoring | Team Building | Leadership | Hand-Off | Agile
User Experience Design
Information Architecture | Interaction Design | Research | User Testing | Translating Testing into Design | Wireframing | Mockups | Accessibility | Strategic Planning | User Interface | Layout | Contextual Design | Design Systems
Enterprise Design
Workflow | Filers | Data Tables | Complex Data | SaaS | Databases
Education
User Experience and Interface Design, Certificate
Wyncode Academy, 2019
Human Performance Improvement, MA
Roosevelt University, 2013
Hospitality Management, BSc
American College Dublin, 2010
Contact
π Meade.McCoy@gmail.com
Β π LinkedIn.com/in/MeadeMcCoy
πΒ 508-309-5603
Portfolio
π www.MeadeMcCoy.com