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Drew Freeman

@drewfreeman

Strategic UX Leader with over 10 years of experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead innovative UX strategies, foster team growth, and drive user-centered design in a collaborative environment.

I am a Strategic UX Leader with over 10 years of experience in defining and executing robust, research-driven UX strategies that drive user-centered product outcomes. My expertise lies in leading and mentoring cross-functional UX teams, embedding scalable design processes, and fostering design excellence across complex product ecosystems.

Throughout my career, I have proven my ability to transform complex user insights into clear, actionable strategies that consistently deliver measurable business impact. At Key Lime Interactive, I cultivated talent and elevated team capabilities through targeted training initiatives, while at Epic, I oversaw project development ensuring high-quality outcomes that directly impacted user trust and reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KI
Current

UX Research Trainer

Key Lime Interactive

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Cultivated talent and elevated team capabilities through targeted training initiatives and hands-on mentorship, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement across diverse project teams. Designed and led comprehensive, mixed-methods user research for high-profile consumer-facing clients including Amazon, Meta, and Google, translating complex insights into clear, actionable s

KI

Senior UX Researcher

Key Lime Interactive

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)

Provided expert supervision and constructive feedback to research teams, ensuring methodological rigor and consistency while driving quality and efficiency in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Championed the value of user-centered design across client organizations and internal teams, fostering a culture of empathy and data-driven decision-making through strategic advocacy and education.

EP

User Experience Advisor

Epic

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Advised and empowered multiple product development teams on UX best practices and advanced research methodologies, integrating user-centric principles directly into product development cycles to reduce design iteration time and enhance user experience. Formulated and executed strategic research objectives using rigorous, mixed-methods approaches, generating critical, actionable insights that direc

EP

Quality Manager

Epic

Sep 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)

Oversaw project development from design through release for complex software systems, ensuring high-quality outcomes and product integrity that directly impacted user trust and reliability. Collaborated extensively with cross-functional development, product, implementation, and support teams to establish and uphold rigorous quality standards, fostering a shared commitment to user satisfaction and

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SC

St. Olaf College

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Activities and societies: Member, Omicron Delta Epsilon (National Economics Honor Society).

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a concentration in Statistics. Recognized for academic excellence by being inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Economics Honor Society.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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