Gregg Mckee
@greggmckee
Product designer with seven years of experience in digital experiences.
What I'm looking for
As a product designer with seven years of experience, I specialize in creating scalable digital experiences that prioritize user engagement and accessibility. My recent work includes leading the redesign of RideBustang.com, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines, which significantly improved SEO metrics. I was recognized as Engineer of the Quarter at Microsoft for my leadership in a project that increased user engagement by 25%.
Throughout my career, I have developed unique design methodologies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences. My role as a Senior Product Designer at iMentor involved formulating effective UI standards that reduced usability complaints by 40%. I have also successfully launched platforms that foster deeper interactions, resulting in notable increases in engagement and retention rates.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX Developer Consultant
Amelie
May 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Devised unique design methodologies which optimized interface elements on the homepage; directly contributed to improved session duration with users spending over two minutes longer per visit than previously recorded averages. Created comprehensive user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for 988colorado.com statewide website; collaborated closely with the Colorado BHA to ensure alignmen
Senior Product Designer
iMentor
Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Formulated clear and effective UI standards integrating advanced accessibility measures focusing on inclusivity, leading to a direct reduction in usability complaints from end-users by 40% within six months post-implementation. Incorporated insights gained during collaborative workshops with over 50 targeted participants into new features supporting mentorship connections while optimizing navigabi
Senior User Experience (UX) Designer
UrbanOne, Inc
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Launched an innovative website and video platform for TVOne which enabled deeper interactions with content, resulting in a notable 25% increase in engagement from predominantly Black audiences within six months post-launch. Transformed the overall functionality of Blackplanet's platform, gaining a remarkable boost in user engagement by 30% while elevating retention rates by 20%, establishing the a
Website Redesign (UI UX)
Black Girls Code
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Drove traffic flow optimization efforts resulting from restructuring navigation pathways across all target sectors within weeks after relaunching live content; noted reductions in bounce rates downwards at least 35%. Established a robust inclusive design system that aligned with the organization’s mission, resulting in full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and enabling integration into five s
National Website Redesign (UX)
NAACP
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)
Overhauled navigation structure for diverse devices on the NAACP's site; facilitated seamless browsing experiences which led to an influx of new member signups exceeding previous monthly averages following launch completion.
Mobile App Design (UI UX)
iDreamers
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 (11 months)
Innovated interactive elements enhancing visual appeal without compromising functionality which led not only to better aesthetic scores but also facilitated smoother onboarding processes witnessing upticks averaging five new sign-ups each day following release updates. Conducted A/B testing of UX strategies specifically targeting Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha audiences; achieved a remarkable 3
Product Designer
Verizon
Dec 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Structured comprehensive UX analysis initiatives based upon direct end-user feedback channels that resulted in actionable insights leading towards drastic increases seen monthly across consumer engaging touchpoints exceeding fourteen million interactions continuously. Orchestrated a comprehensive study on usage patterns revealing critical insights about UI elements, guiding design changes that led
Microsoft To Do App Redesign (UX)
Microsoft
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
Transformed interface attributes leading to significant upgrades in feature discoverability, contributing directly toward a notable rise—75 additional interactions recorded weekly—from casual users engaging with advanced functionalities after updates launched. Conducted evaluative testing with 10+ participants using InVision and UserTesting.com; synthesized and designed against findings which redu
Lead Digital Designer
WDB Marketing
May 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Coordinated production of customized branding elements—flyers, business cards—and comprehensive digital assets focused on enhancing market presence among a niche demographic resulting positively affecting sales cycles during the first quarter post-launch. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams as the most junior member on the team during brainstorming sessions providing unique perspectiv
UI/UX Design Intern
Momentum Technologies, LLC (Intechnic)
Feb 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Established best practices around organizing graphics collections utilized mostly daily by the creative department; findings led directly to fixing three major bottlenecks impacting project timelines with notable success rates reported afterward. Created and categorized an inventory exceeding 200 specialized template designs focused solely on elevating daily online engagements; effectiveness confi
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harold Washington College
Associate of Arts, Visual Design
Completed an Associate of Arts in Visual Design, focusing on foundational design principles and visual communication. Developed skills in various design tools and techniques relevant to the field.
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Human-Computer Interaction. Gained a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and specialized in the principles of user experience and interaction design.
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