Dawna Kelley
@dawnakelley
I am a multidisciplinary UX product designer focused on research-driven, scalable human-centered solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on UX, product strategy, instructional design, and sustainability. I design with a human-centered approach that prioritizes impact and scalability while communicating effectively with stakeholders and technical teams.
I have driven measurable outcomes across product and learning initiatives: I increased project velocity 25% on enterprise projects, aligned technical and business needs across 15+ Salesforce projects, and improved client satisfaction by 50% through proactive portfolio management.
I lead discovery, research, and design operations—upskilling six designers, delivering two UX-driven product offerings that unlocked new revenue, and conducting a randomized control trial of over 4,000 students to inform curriculum and product decisions.
I work across responsive web and mobile, design systems, and instructional experiences, and I bring a collaborative, organized, and adaptable mindset to cross-functional teams seeking to translate research into clear product strategy and measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX Designer
Usable Patterns
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)
Modernized a WordPress website to improve accessibility and overall usability, delivering a redesigned experience grounded in UX principles. Collaborated with clients to evolve brand typography, color, and visual standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Arizona
Certificate of Applied Business Science: Product Management, Product Management
Completed the Certificate of Applied Business Science in Product Management (University of Arizona/Zipline) in November 2024.
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Agile Product Management
Earned the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credential in July 2023 to formalize product ownership and Agile practices.
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile / Scrum
Obtained the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential in December 2022 to validate Scrum facilitation and team coaching skills.
ideas42 Academy
Behavioral Science for Practitioners Crash Course, Behavioral Science
2020 - 2020
Completed the Behavioral Science for Practitioners crash course at ideas42 Academy in March 2020, focused on applying behavioral insights to program design.
DevMountain
UX Design Bootcamp Certificate, UX Design
2018 - 2019
Completed the UX Design Bootcamp at DevMountain from December 2018 to February 2019, focusing on user-centered design, wireframing, and prototyping.
Southwest University of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Landscape Architecture
2007 - 2012
Grade: Summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Landscape Architecture, completed in 2012 with summa cum laude distinction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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