About

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I'm Tiffany

I'm a UX Designer, Researcher, Strategist 🦄 based in Columbus, OH. While I'm originally an Indiana native, I've called Ohio home for over 13 years and love the city life.

Shortly after the pandemic, I traded my 10+ years of teaching for Figma files, finding my background in behavioral psychology and instructional design fitting perfectly into the world of UX, and haven't looked back!

Today, I use those same "teacher skills" of empathy, communication, and problem-solving to build digital experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful.

A woman leaning on a railing high above a the city of Hong Kong behind her

The "Dog Mom" Life

My home is run by two very different, very loved (and possibly spoiled) pups. Eris is my 12-year-old Australian Shepherd/Collie mix who mostly just wants some peace and quiet, which she rarely gets, thanks to her younger sister, Mara. Mara is a 3-year-old English Bulldog with a massive personality and enough sporadic energy to annoy her big sister daily. They're basically my kids, and yes, I have a never-ending supply of photos in addition to these few if you ever want to see them.

Image: Mara-English bulldog; Eris-aussie/collie mix

Two pictures of dogs pieced together with a young English bulldog looking into the camera on the left and a mostly white with grey portions on the face of an Australian Shepherd/Collie mix looking happy into the camera on the right

a black and white striped sweater laying causally on a mustard yellow couch

Gaming & Cozy Crafts

If you haven't guessed by my dogs' names (both are nods to video game characters from Destiny), I'm a big gamer. Most of my weekday evenings are spent kicking ass in a digital world or hanging out with friends for a craft night.

My off-screen time is usually keeping my hands busy with a crochet or knitting project. In fact, there's a high probability I'm currently in the middle of making a sweater or a weird creature plushie as you read this.

Image: Black and white striped sweater I crocheted

Passports & Coffee

I love to travel anywhere and everywhere, but my most recent international trips to Asian countries have become my favorite. Japan was the best in experiencing the buzz of Tokyo, the temples of Kyoto, and the absolutely stunning moutains of Hakone. Just last year, I was able to experience Hong Kong and China where the people were so nice, the views were amazing, and the food was unforgettable. For me, travel is about meeting new people, experiencing and learning from different cultures, and hunting down the best coffee on the planet (which, in my humble opinion, is definitely in Japan).

Image: Shrines along Lake Ashi in Hakone, Japan

a woman standing in front of a large red Japanese shrine comprised of two poles on either side of the walkway and joined together by perpendicular pieces to make a decorative top

Lover of All Things Creepy

I've always had a massive soft spot for the spookier things in life; even as a toddler, my favorite movie was Child's Play. Whether I'm taking a ghost tour or binging a podcast about aliens or true crime, I'm here for the creeps and a good mystery.

I'm also a huge horror movie fan, with Midsommar being my favorite. There's just something about the suspense and storytelling of a good scare that I just can't resist. I'm an investigative skeptic at heart; I love digging into the "why" behind the weird and uncovering the history most people walk right past.

Image: Witch House in Salem, MA

An old-looking black house with a stone path leading to the front door, surrounded by lush, green trees (The Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts)

The "Official" Stuff

For those who want to see the bullet points and skills I've picked up along the way.

Experience

Terakeet | Senior UX Strategist

Syracuse, NY (Remote) • October 2022-Present

Lead discovery and evaluative research, including competitive heuristics and user interviews, to identify growth opportunities for fortune 500 companies
Create high-fidelity mockups and wireframes that implement research-backed designs to improve conversion metrics and user experience
Enhance client site usability and form conversions by utlizing user research and applying client input, WCAG standards, and UX best practices
Synthesize complex data from GA4, Adobe Analytics, and/or HotJar to drive CRO strategies and meet business-specific OKRs
Design and execute A/B testing and usability studies to validate user flows and refine product features based on behavioral data
Facilitate research-led design decisions to align client requirements and dev capabilities with user needs and business initiatives.

Freelance, UX/UI Designer

Remote • March-June 2022

Analyzed research data to guide the iterative design of mobile wireframes and mockups to meet the client and user needs for a restaurant mobile app.
Developed low- and mid-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test mobile-first ordering
Partnered with a UX team to ensure design decisions met usability standards and client-specific requirements

Reynoldsburg City Schools, Elementary Classroom Teacher

Reynoldsburg, Ohio • August 2015-October 2022

Utilized student performance data to design and deliver differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning needs
Led school-wide professional development as a Math Implementation Coach, focusing on clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Developed project-based learning curriculum that prioritized critical thinking and empathy-driven solutions for students

Elementary/Middle School Classroom Teacher

Indiana & Ohio • August 2011-August 2015

Started teaching 6th grade math at an Indiana middle school, soon transitioning into elementary school
Specialized in teaching 4th grade math and science
Participated in education conferences, sharing new methods across grade levels to lead school-wide initiatives