Corey Howell is a UX Designer and Visual Information Specialist with over seven years of experience crafting human-centered solutions across nonprofit, government, and commercial sectors. Holding a Master of Arts in Interaction Design from George Washington University, Corey brings a research-driven approach to every project — from leading end-to-end e-commerce redesigns to designing ambient AR experiences for public spaces. At Heifer International, Corey translated complex data into compelling visualizations that helped secure $52.8 million in global development funding. His UX work has driven measurable results, including a 34% reduction in customer support inquiries and a 40% boost in user engagement. Corey has thrived in fast-paced environments, earning 2nd place at the Washington, D.C. NASA Space Apps Hackathon, and has led human-centered research initiatives for organizations like Sasha Bruce Youth and Roosevelt STAY Academy. He is equally comfortable conducting in-field usability testing, facilitating stakeholder workshops, or shaping information architecture from the ground up.

Corey Howell

Corey Howell is a UX Designer and Visual Information Specialist with over seven years of experience crafting human-centered solutions across nonprofit, government, and commercial sectors. Holding a Master of Arts in Interaction Design from George Washington University, Corey brings a research-driven approach to every project — from leading end-to-end e-commerce redesigns to designing ambient AR experiences for public spaces. At Heifer International, Corey translated complex data into compelling visualizations that helped secure $52.8 million in global development funding. His UX work has driven measurable results, including a 34% reduction in customer support inquiries and a 40% boost in user engagement. Corey has thrived in fast-paced environments, earning 2nd place at the Washington, D.C. NASA Space Apps Hackathon, and has led human-centered research initiatives for organizations like Sasha Bruce Youth and Roosevelt STAY Academy. He is equally comfortable conducting in-field usability testing, facilitating stakeholder workshops, or shaping information architecture from the ground up.

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Corey Howell is a UX Designer and Visual Information Specialist with over seven years of experience crafting human-centered solutions across nonprofit, government, and commercial sectors. Holding a Master of Arts in Interaction Design from George Washington University, Corey brings a research-driven approach to every project — from leading end-to-end e-commerce redesigns to designing ambient AR experiences for public spaces.
At Heifer International, Corey translated complex data into compelling visualizations that helped secure $52.8 million in global development funding. His UX work has driven measurable results, including a 34% reduction in customer support inquiries and a 40% boost in user engagement.

Corey has thrived in fast-paced environments, earning 2nd place at the Washington, D.C. NASA Space Apps Hackathon, and has led human-centered research initiatives for organizations like Sasha Bruce Youth and Roosevelt STAY Academy. He is equally comfortable conducting in-field usability testing, facilitating stakeholder workshops, or shaping information architecture from the ground up.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Designer at Lab 219
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led a full e-commerce website redesign on Shopify for a client at Lab 219, applying heuristic analysis to drive UX decisions and streamline information architecture. Redesigned the client's knowledge base and rewrote support content into a streamlined FAQ resulting in a 34% reduction in inbound customer support inquiries.
Visual Information Specialist at Heifer International
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2026
Analyzed and translated data into accessible information visualizations using Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, and Tableau to support 24 proposals for diverse donors and partners such as USAID, Cargill Inc., and philanthropists, resulting in the awarding and investment of $52.8 million toward global development initiatives. Developed and maintained departmental content and design for the internal blog and portal, incorporating user feedback and experience goals to drive engagement, resulting in a 40% increase in monthly page interactions.

Education

Master of Arts at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts at Henderson State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services