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I’m a multidisciplinary UX/Product Designer and Web Strategist from Sacramento, CA with 20 years of experience crafting engaging, accessible digital experiences. My background spans UX/UI design, content strategy, and web systems leadership, with deep hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms like WordPress, AEM, and SharePoint. I’ve led large-scale design and migration projects for Microsoft Education, built scalable content systems for Berry Companies, and launched my own creative studio, Blizzard Branding, serving small businesses and enterprise clients. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge creative design thinking with technical execution and operational strategy—delivering products that are both beautiful and efficient. I’m especially passionate about accessible, inclusive design, and I thrive in collaborative environments where UX, content, and technology intersect.…I’m a multidisciplinary UX/Product Designer and Web Strategist from Sacramento, CA with 20 years of experience crafting engaging, accessible digital experiences. My background spans UX/UI design, content strategy, and web systems leadership, with deep hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms like WordPress, AEM, and SharePoint. I’ve led large-scale design and migration projects for Microsoft Education, built scalable content systems for Berry Companies, and launched my own creative studio, Blizzard Branding, serving small businesses and enterprise clients. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge creative design thinking with technical execution and operational strategy—delivering products that are both beautiful and efficient. I’m especially passionate about accessible, inclusive design, and I thrive in collaborative environments where UX, content, and technology intersect.

Leo Blizzard

Product Designer, UX Designer, Content Strategist, +4

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I’m a multidisciplinary UX/Product Designer and Web Strategist from Sacramento, CA with 20 years of experience crafting engaging, accessible digital experiences. My background spans UX/UI design, content strategy, and web systems leadership, with deep hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms like WordPress, AEM, and SharePoint. I’ve led large-scale design and migration projects for Microsoft Education, built scalable content systems for Berry Companies, and launched my own creative studio, Blizzard Branding, serving small businesses and enterprise clients. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge creative design thinking with technical execution and operational strategy—delivering products that are both beautiful and efficient. I’m especially passionate about accessible, inclusive design, and I thrive in collaborative environments where UX, content, and technology intersect.…I’m a multidisciplinary UX/Product Designer and Web Strategist from Sacramento, CA with 20 years of experience crafting engaging, accessible digital experiences. My background spans UX/UI design, content strategy, and web systems leadership, with deep hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms like WordPress, AEM, and SharePoint. I’ve led large-scale design and migration projects for Microsoft Education, built scalable content systems for Berry Companies, and launched my own creative studio, Blizzard Branding, serving small businesses and enterprise clients. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge creative design thinking with technical execution and operational strategy—delivering products that are both beautiful and efficient. I’m especially passionate about accessible, inclusive design, and I thrive in collaborative environments where UX, content, and technology intersect.

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I’m a multidisciplinary UX/Product Designer and Web Strategist from Sacramento, CA with 20 years of experience crafting engaging, accessible digital experiences. My background spans UX/UI design, content strategy, and web systems leadership, with deep hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms like WordPress, AEM, and SharePoint.

I’ve led large-scale design and migration projects for Microsoft Education, built scalable content systems for Berry Companies, and launched my own creative studio, Blizzard Branding, serving small businesses and enterprise clients. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge creative design thinking with technical execution and operational strategy—delivering products that are both beautiful and efficient.

I’m especially passionate about accessible, inclusive design, and I thrive in collaborative environments where UX, content, and technology intersect.

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Work Experience

Founder/ Creative Director at Blizzard Branding

October 1, 2024 - Present

Launching branding and web design business; leading brand storytelling, client engagements, and end-to-end strategy; integrating AI tools to optimize workflows.

UX Designer / Web Producer at Microsoft

May 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025

Contractor on Education Team through Aquent; led end-to-end content migration and management for global educational platforms, focusing on scalable systems, accessibility, and cross-functional collaboration.

Marketing Director / Content Strategist at Berry Companies

June 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025

Directed digital content strategy, UX, and web operations across five WordPress platforms and SharePoint; led to a 20% increase in engagement; focused on scalable systems, SEO, and accessibility.

Graphic Designer at The Portland Phoenix

May 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025

Designed and maintained a strong visual identity for an alt-weekly newspaper; oversaw weekly print layouts; collaborated with editors to align on branding and marketing materials.

E-commerce Web Administrator at Brg er Furniture

May 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025

Managed and maintained the company’s e-commerce website; optimized performance, security, and user experience; WordPress content management.

Graphic Designer at Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative (University of Hawaii)

May 1, 2010 - October 24, 2025

Designed and formatted a six-unit curriculum using InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; organized scientific visuals; maintained shared assets across FTP for accessibility.

Studio Assistant / Office Manager at Beverly Community Access Media

April 12, 2006 - October 23, 2009

Managed daily operations; produced and engineered audio/video for in-studio and on-location broadcasts; developed production classes; managed content for two public access cable channels; supported outreach and recruitment; organized production events.