I'm Bonnie,
nice to meet you.
I'm a UX Researcher skilled at rapidly ideating, collaborating, and empathizing with the user in order to tell an effective story. I love working with a diverse group of people and developing new ideas. I get really excited about how technology can help build and strengthen communities. In my next role, I want to work on a passionate team, dedicated to improving the customer's experience and creating new features to drive customer loyalty and engagement.
Email: bonnierwhite@gmail.com
How I got started in user experience
I was drawn to UX because I felt it united my distinct skill set and strengths in a really exciting way.
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I was an actor and administrative assistant in New York City before moving to Ann Arbor to pursue a graduate degree in User Experience Design and Research at University of Michigan's School of Information.
As an actor I learned the importance of empathy, how to create narrative and work effectively with other people as a team.
In undergrad I studied Journalism and worked on the daily student-run newspaper all four years. As a page designer I learned the tenants of graphic design and as a writer I learned how to find sources and conduct an effective interview. Looking back, it feels like I was preparing for a career in UX all along.
Acting in a short play festival at The Flea Theater off-off Broadway
Acting in the play I'm Pretty Fucked Up by Ariel Stess produced by Clubbed Thumb off-Broadway.
Performing with my independent all female improv group called The Works
Acting in a short play festival at The Flea Theater off-off Broadway
What I've been working on
In my first year of graduate school, I've been fortunate enough to work with many real-world clients both in, and outside of the classroom. From testing a tool developed by the City of Detroit's Mayor's office, to helping a non-partisan organization redraw district lines, to developing my own idea into a tangible design, I've had the chance to participate in a wide variety of UX projects.
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After working as a UX Strategy Intern at Rocket Mortgage, I was hired as a UX Researcher at Rocket Homes, a home search app and website. There I applied what I learned to create foundational research and drive ideation sessions.
Pictured here performing in off-Broadway plays and with my improv team
What I'm curious about
As someone with 9 years of experience working in the corporate and non profit world, I am interested in taking the next steps to be a leader in the workplace. I am excited to learn more about facilitating design and helping teams thrive.
I am also highly curious about how to create inclusive design and keep accessibility in mind.
Contact me
Email me at: bonnierwhite@gmail.com