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Based In north carolina, USA
UX/UI Designer with a Marketing Mindset
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branding &
Visual Identity

  • Logo Design
  • Brand Strategy Development
  • Visual Systems
  • Branding Consistency
  • Marketing Collateral
  • Typography & Color Systems

I help businesses define how they look and feel. From logo creation to full visual systems, I build cohesive brand identities that create recognition, trust, and consistency across digital and print touchpoints.

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UX/UI & DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

  • User Research
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Persona Development
  • Accessibility
  • Responsive Design

I design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences that balance functionality and aesthetics. By combining research, usability best practices, and thoughtful interface design, I create products that are both easy to use and enjoyable to navigate.

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MARKETING & CONTENT DESIGN

  • Email Campaigns
  • Social Media Design
  • Website Content
  • Analytics-Informed Design
  • Content Strategy
  • A/B Test Design

I create strategic marketing visuals and content that connect with audiences and drive action. From email campaigns to social media and digital ads, my work blends strong design with data-informed decisions to increase engagement and conversions.

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PRODUCT STRATEGY & DESIGN

  • Product Research
  • Feature Planning
  • User Flows
  • Journey Mapping
  • Usability Testing
  • Design Systems

I help shape digital products from idea to execution. Through research, user journey mapping, and feature planning, I ensure products solve real problems while balancing business goals and user needs.

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My
Resume

Feb 2025  - Present

Product Designer - Gig

Duke Energy

Shadowed UX designers to understand collaboration with developers, product managers, and stakeholders· Gained insights into UX methodologies and best practices· Experienced design sprints, usability tests, and user journey mapping sessions· Explore industry-standard tools such as Figma, Jira and Miro· Developed a stronger understanding of how data and analytics informdesign decisions. Assist with design sprints and act as a subject matter expert for customer service and our billing and payment options.

User-Centered Design
Cross-Functional Collaboration
UX Research & Testing
Data-Informed Design
Accessibility
Feb 2020 - Present

CSO Learning & Performance Specialist

Duke Energy

Facilitate SAP training for new hire specialists, vendors, and management, ensuring seamless adoption of processes. Supplied expert guidance on course content and resources, answering questions and offering support and coaching. Facilitate virtual training sessions, ensuring interactive and effective learning experiences. Designed the training department t-shirt. Lead and create training agendas and documents to standardize learning materials. Develop and edit training videos using Camtasia. Created content for the Digital Identity/My Account rebuild. Monitor, track, and report trainee engagement and progress throughout training. Lead post-training debrief calls to discuss key takeaways, challenges, etc. Act as a vendor liaison to assure alignment on processes and expectations.

Training & Facilitation
Learning Experience Design
Content Development
Performance Tracking & Reporting
Workflow Optimization
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

Associate Customer Care Specialist

Duke Energy

Take inbound calls from residential customers and provide exceptional service and support. Directed team members through the resource support line and floor support. Handled escalated calls and follow-ups to assure issue resolution and customer satisfaction. Trained new hire classes with training, call modeling, side-by-side, and coaching.Served as Residential Solutions Team Ambassador, promoting best practices and collaboration to increase team participation. Collaborate with Revenue Services through the “Work As One” program to optimize customer solutions. Partnered with the web team by handling non-call and online service requests efficiently.Worked alongside leadership to contribute to focus groups, team activities, and process improvements. Joined the back office outdoor lighting billing team for a short-term developmental assignment. Reviewed and verified signed agreements to ensure accurate lighting details. Utilized MyWorld to locate outdoor lights and confirm status, positioning, etc. Collaborate with designers to coordinate necessary materials and updates. Manage billing entries, including adding, removing, and upgrading lights. Process and finalize outdoor light work orders using Maximo, ensuring timely completion.

Customer Experience Support
Escalation Resolution
Team Enablement
Backoffice Billing
Team Coaching & Mentorship
Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

Director of Marketing & Sales

Piedmont Security Systems

Develop, organize, and strategize website content to enhance user engagement and brand presence. Manage and optimize Google AdWords accounts to drive targeted traffic and maximize ROI. Design and execute custom monthly email campaigns to boost customer retention and sales. Create high-quality print materials, including business cards, banners, vehicle wraps, and flyers. Develop and curate engaging social media content to increase brand awareness and audience interaction. Design comprehensive training programs, including learning plans and schedules, to enhance employee development. Compiled a customer service training manual to standardize best practices and improve service quality. Train, mentor, and manage customer service specialists to ensure top-tier customer interactions. Led recruitment efforts, conducting phone and in-person interviews for multiple departments.

Digital Marketing
Email Campaigns
Graphic Design
Training Development
Team Leadership
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

Customer Service Representative

Piedmont Security Systems

Provided customer support via phone, live chat, and email, ensuring prompt resolution of concerns. Coordinate and manage sales representatives’ calendars to optimize scheduling and efficiency. Develop and follow up on formal sales proposals to drive conversions and business growth. Track, analyze, and maintain monthly sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Design and execute promotional advertisements to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Create visually compelling email campaign templates to help increase engagement and retention. Design and produce social media graphics and print materials for marketing initiatives.

Customer Service
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Management
Administrative Duties
Sales

EDUCATION                                 

full sail university
july 2025
B.A. User Experience Design
king's college
December 2011
A.A.S Graphic Design

Certifications & Courses

february 2026
udemy
Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum & Kanban
December 2025
udemy
AIGPE Certified Lean Specialist
August 2025
udemy
The Simple Way to Conduct a UX Audit
August 2024
udemy
Microsoft Excel - Beginner to Advanced
June 2024
udemy
Leadership Skills: How to Increase Your Influence at Work
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Monial

"I came in needing ‘a logo’ and left with a full brand system. Gray thinks beyond visuals and builds brands
with strategy behind them."

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"Gray listened to my vision and created a logo that perfectly reflects my brand's purpose and personality. The process was seamless, creative, and professional from start to finish. I highly recommend Gray to anyone looking for a designer who can bring their vision to life with creativity and attention to detail."

Butterflies of Lupus Foundation
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"Every detail was thoughtful — from typography to color palette. Our brand finally feels professional and consistent."

Luxe Lemonade and Coffee
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Location
  • North carolina
  • United States
Phone
  • 704.402.9162
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