I am a seasoned visual designer with 7+ years of experience leading and delivering complex design initiatives from concept to completion. I excel across the full spectrum of visual design, including project management, team leadership, and creative development, with a focus on exceeding corporate goals and enhancing user experience. I am known for resource optimization, budget adherence, and delivering work that resonates with audiences and meets tight deadlines. I thrive in risk-aware, fast-paced environments and am adept at aligning multiple projects and stakeholders to drive meaningful results.…

Ursula Gobbe Nokonokoui

I am a seasoned visual designer with 7+ years of experience leading and delivering complex design initiatives from concept to completion. I excel across the full spectrum of visual design, including project management, team leadership, and creative development, with a focus on exceeding corporate goals and enhancing user experience. I am known for resource optimization, budget adherence, and delivering work that resonates with audiences and meets tight deadlines. I thrive in risk-aware, fast-paced environments and am adept at aligning multiple projects and stakeholders to drive meaningful results.…

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I am a seasoned visual designer with 7+ years of experience leading and delivering complex design initiatives from concept to completion. I excel across the full spectrum of visual design, including project management, team leadership, and creative development, with a focus on exceeding corporate goals and enhancing user experience.

I am known for resource optimization, budget adherence, and delivering work that resonates with audiences and meets tight deadlines. I thrive in risk-aware, fast-paced environments and am adept at aligning multiple projects and stakeholders to drive meaningful results.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Manager & Founder at Tobacco & Leaf
January 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Conceptualized and implemented innovative AI-driven design strategies. Managed the full production lifecycle for greeting card items, improving product appeal and market differentiation. Led strategic design decision-making processes to align products with brand vision and customer engagement.
Brand Ambassador & Lead | Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - June 11, 2024
Represented retail brands in-store, executed marketing campaigns, and managed events and collateral to improve customer experience and brand visibility. Led teams to ensure smooth operations and fostered meaningful customer engagement.
Canvassing and Social Media Management Intern at Arizona List
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Produced visual content and managed social media posts and interactions, ensuring adherence to data privacy protocols. Supported training and research activities to enhance organizational processes and candidate evaluation.
Senior Visual Designer at Edward Jones
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Enhanced operational efficiency through standardized production procedures. Collaborated with Behavioral Scientist to design user surveys. Managed end-to-end production processes, delivering high-impact marketing assets that contributed to brand recognition and organizational growth.
Graphic Designer II at T Rowe Price
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Adhered to budgets and deadlines while improving workflow efficiency and production output. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver brand-compliant projects with meticulous attention to detail and championed best practices.
User Experience Design Immersive at General Assembly
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mastered user-centered design principles through hands-on research, testing, and iteration. Developed skills in empathetic communication and teamwork to deliver effective design solutions.
Production Designer at Gumbinner & Davies Communications
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Collaborated with account managers to revise client documents and optimized photography for display quality. Contributed to impactful direct mail materials and supported multi-channel visual design projects.
Marketing Production Specialist at T Rowe Price
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Executed user interface design revisions and provided technical and graphical support for global marketing campaigns. Managed production workflows and collaborated with internal teams to deliver polished, brand-consistent materials.
Production Designer at Cella, Inc.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Customized web assets using HTML/CSS and repository software. Delivered high-quality multi-medium materials, managing production stages such as cutting, assembly, and packaging. Supported visual design for clients in health supplements and medical research sectors.
Production Artist at American Cancer Society
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Streamlined content management workflows, edited digital assets, and produced ADA-compliant PDFs. Collaborated with Art Directors to ensure design excellence across web and print materials and optimized visual content for multi-channel campaigns.
Visual Designer at Fidelity Investments
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Supported compliance initiatives by designing an intuitive UX hub on Microsoft SharePoint. Created engaging branding assets and onboarding videos, improving internal tool adoption and user engagement analysis.
Brand Ambassador & Lead at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Represent retail brands in-store, ensuring alignment with organizational goals; execute marketing campaigns, gather market feedback to guide product and marketing strategies; manage events and collateral under tight deadlines.
UX Immersive at General Assembly
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mastered user-centered design principles including research, testing, and iteration; developed collaborative, empathetic communication and usability skills to deliver client-focused solutions.

Education

BS, Senior Technical Communications, UX (4+1 Program, In Progress; 3.1 GPA) at Arizona State University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BS, Senior Technical Communications, UX (4+1 Program, In Progress; 3.1 GPA) at Arizona State University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Certification, Project Management (In Progress; 3.87 GPA) at Spelman College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Professional Certificate, Social Media Marketing at Meta, via Coursera
January 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing & E-commerce at Google, via Coursera
January 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
Practitioner & Co-creator Badges, Enterprise Design Thinking at IBM Garage
January 1, 2021 - January 26, 2026
Immersive Bootcamp, User Experience & Generative AI Workshop at General Assembly
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Immersive Bootcamp, User Experience & Generative AI Workshop at General Assembly
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Apprenticeship, UX Information Architect at CINOCA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Workshop, Analyzing & Presenting Data at Edward Tufte
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
PMP Fast Track at Corporate Education Group
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026
Certificate, Digital Communications & Media at School of Communication Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Certification, Project Management
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Professional Certificate, Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing & E-commerce
January 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Practitioner & Co-creator Badges, Enterprise Design Thinking
January 1, 2021 - June 11, 2024
Certificate of Completion, 35 class hours PMP Fast Track®
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Certification, Digital Communications & Media
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
PMP Fast Track®
January 1, 2014 - January 25, 2026
Workshop, Analyzing & Presenting Data
January 1, 2019 - January 25, 2026
Internship, Social Media Management
January 1, 2023 - January 25, 2026
Immersive Bootcamp, User Experience & Generative AI
January 1, 2021 - January 25, 2026
Apprenticeship, UX Information Architect | CINOCA
January 1, 2021 - January 25, 2026
Enterprise Design Thinking Badges | IBM Garage
January 1, 2021 - January 25, 2026
Certificate, Digital Marketing & E-commerce | Google (Coursera)
January 1, 2024 - January 25, 2026
Professional Certificate, Social Media Marketing | Meta (Coursera)
January 1, 2024 - January 25, 2026
Certificate, Digital Communications & Media | School of Communication Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 25, 2026
PMP Fast Track
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026
Digital Communications & Media Certification
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026
Immersive UX & Generative AI Design Thinking Workshop
January 1, 2021 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet

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