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I am a UX strategist, creative technologist, and lifelong musician with over 20 years of experience translating complexity into clarity. From federal accessibility work (GSA, DHS, AHRQ) to co-founding an AI platform, I specialize in building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful. My passion lies in designing for tech, government, and sonic expression, leveraging my expertise to drive transformative AI-powered enterprise solutions. As a music educator and session violinist, I bring a blend of classical training, studio expertise, and empathy, especially when working with children discovering music for the first time. I create personalized, playful lessons grounded in real-world musicianship, nurturing musical growth across a wide age range. Known for kindness, patience, and the ability to make music meaningful and fun, I bridge creativity with strategic clarity across multiple disciplines.…I am a UX strategist, creative technologist, and lifelong musician with over 20 years of experience translating complexity into clarity. From federal accessibility work (GSA, DHS, AHRQ) to co-founding an AI platform, I specialize in building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful. My passion lies in designing for tech, government, and sonic expression, leveraging my expertise to drive transformative AI-powered enterprise solutions. As a music educator and session violinist, I bring a blend of classical training, studio expertise, and empathy, especially when working with children discovering music for the first time. I create personalized, playful lessons grounded in real-world musicianship, nurturing musical growth across a wide age range. Known for kindness, patience, and the ability to make music meaningful and fun, I bridge creativity with strategic clarity across multiple disciplines.

Adrin a Marie

Violinist, Social Media Manager, Brand Strategist, +1

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I am a UX strategist, creative technologist, and lifelong musician with over 20 years of experience translating complexity into clarity. From federal accessibility work (GSA, DHS, AHRQ) to co-founding an AI platform, I specialize in building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful. My passion lies in designing for tech, government, and sonic expression, leveraging my expertise to drive transformative AI-powered enterprise solutions. As a music educator and session violinist, I bring a blend of classical training, studio expertise, and empathy, especially when working with children discovering music for the first time. I create personalized, playful lessons grounded in real-world musicianship, nurturing musical growth across a wide age range. Known for kindness, patience, and the ability to make music meaningful and fun, I bridge creativity with strategic clarity across multiple disciplines.…I am a UX strategist, creative technologist, and lifelong musician with over 20 years of experience translating complexity into clarity. From federal accessibility work (GSA, DHS, AHRQ) to co-founding an AI platform, I specialize in building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful. My passion lies in designing for tech, government, and sonic expression, leveraging my expertise to drive transformative AI-powered enterprise solutions. As a music educator and session violinist, I bring a blend of classical training, studio expertise, and empathy, especially when working with children discovering music for the first time. I create personalized, playful lessons grounded in real-world musicianship, nurturing musical growth across a wide age range. Known for kindness, patience, and the ability to make music meaningful and fun, I bridge creativity with strategic clarity across multiple disciplines.

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I am a UX strategist, creative technologist, and lifelong musician with over 20 years of experience translating complexity into clarity. From federal accessibility work (GSA, DHS, AHRQ) to co-founding an AI platform, I specialize in building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful. My passion lies in designing for tech, government, and sonic expression, leveraging my expertise to drive transformative AI-powered enterprise solutions.

As a music educator and session violinist, I bring a blend of classical training, studio expertise, and empathy, especially when working with children discovering music for the first time. I create personalized, playful lessons grounded in real-world musicianship, nurturing musical growth across a wide age range. Known for kindness, patience, and the ability to make music meaningful and fun, I bridge creativity with strategic clarity across multiple disciplines.

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Co-Founder | Head of Marketing at Pragma Digital Solutions

April 1, 2025 - Present

Lead marketing with a focus on storytelling, structure, and strategic clarity driven by a deep passion for AI and large language models. Collaborated on building core brand foundations from ground up, crafting systems, narratives, and campaigns positioning Pragma at the forefront of AI-powered enterprise solutions. Developed brand architecture ensuring consistent positioning across platforms and markets. Led design and launch of innovative marketing website aligning brand, product, and messaging. Executed alpha and beta testing programs with structured feedback loops and user engagement strategies. Wrote and refined creative briefs and campaign messaging in collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams. Conducted market and competitive analyses to identify industry trends, audience needs, and opportunities. Leveraged qualitative and quantitative research to inform brand strategy, GTM planning, and content development.

Co-Founder | Head of Marketing at Pragma Digital Solutions

April 1, 2025 - Present

Lead marketing focusing on storytelling, structure, and strategic clarity, driven by a passion for AI and large language models. Collaborate on building core brand foundations including systems, narratives, and campaigns positioning Pragma at the forefront of AI-powered enterprise solutions. Key responsibilities include brand architecture, launching marketing website, planning alpha and beta testing programs, writing creative briefs, conducting market and competitive analyses, leveraging user research to inform brand strategy, and content development.

Lead UX/UI Designer, Front-End Developer, Marketing & Brand Strategist at Economic Systems Inc.

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Evolved through multiple roles across design, front-end development, marketing, and analytics contributing to the transformation of internal brand identity and key government-facing applications. Led creative direction, user interface modernization, accessibility compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver visually cohesive and user-friendly digital experiences. Spearheaded the visual overhaul and UI consistency of Fed HR's Human Resources Applications, guiding its evolution from a legacy Java-based system to a modern ReactJS interface. Designed and maintained a comprehensive brand standards system and design element library ensuring consistency across digital and government-facing platforms. Delivered 508-compliant and WCAG-aligned solutions as a central priority for all UX and UI work. Developed and implemented a unified design language across products to elevate user experience and reduce design debt. Worked closely with engineering teams to translate designs into HTML

UX/UI Designer (Contract) at U.S. Department of Homeland Security

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Led design and implementation of internal-facing digital tools with a focus on SharePoint intranet environments, data visualization dashboards, and market analysis reporting. Collaborated with engineering, research, and program stakeholders to align design execution with broader operational and communications strategies. Designed and maintained visually cohesive, user-friendly SharePoint intranet pages used by cross-departmental teams for collaboration, resource access, and internal communication. Developed Google Analytics dashboards to visualize key performance metrics and inform digital strategy decisions. Created and presented market analysis reports highlighting trends, audience engagement, and digital effectiveness. Produced detailed UX workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs based on stakeholder requirements and user research. Worked with research teams to incorporate user behavior insights into iterative design improvements. Partnered with front-end developer

GSA UX Designer – Accessibility & Compliance (Contract) at U.S. General Services Administration

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Worked as an accessibility specialist to enhance usability and compliance of government digital services. Focused on Section 508 testing, inclusive interface design, and collaboration across stakeholders, development, and design teams to ensure seamless, accessible digital experiences for all users. Improved accessibility of GSA platforms through rigorous testing and design remediation aligned with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Designed with empathy for users with low vision, blindness, mobility limitations, and cognitive disabilities using inclusive best practices and assistive technology awareness. Conducted usability audits, gathered user feedback, and translated findings into actionable front-end improvements. Created HTML, CSS, and ARIA-friendly design assets integrating accessibility in early development stages. Advised internal teams on 508 remediation, testing protocols, and inclusive UX principles to build long-term accessibility awareness. Monitored trends in accessi

Lead UX/UI Designer, Front-End Developer, Marketing & Brand Strategist at Economic Systems Inc.

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Over nearly seven years, evolved through multiple roles across design, front-end development, marketing, and analytics contributing to the transformation of internal brand identity and government-facing applications. Spearheaded visual overhaul and UI consistency of Fed HR's Human Resources applications transitioning from legacy Java systems to modern ReactJS interfaces. Designed and maintained brand standards and design element libraries ensuring consistency across digital platforms. Delivered 508-compliant and WCAG-aligned UX/UI solutions, developed unified design languages, collaborated closely with engineering for HTML/CSS-friendly prototypes, supported SEO and Google Analytics strategies, and managed cross-functional collaboration to integrate iconography, typography, color theory, and layout into flexible design systems.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security UX/UI Designer (Contract - Project 2 of Many) at U.S. Department of Homeland Security

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Led design and implementation of internal-facing digital tools for DHS focusing on SharePoint intranet environments, data visualization dashboards, and market analysis reporting. Worked closely with engineering, research, and program stakeholders to align design execution with operational and communications strategies. Responsibilities included designing and maintaining user-friendly SharePoint intranet pages, developing Google Analytics dashboards, producing market analysis reports, detailed UX workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs based on user research, and collaborating with developers to ensure consistency and seamless front-end implementation.

GSA UX Designer – Accessibility & Compliance (Contract - Project 1 of Many) at U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

March 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Worked as an accessibility specialist to enhance usability and compliance of government digital services. Focused on Section 508 testing, inclusive interface design, collaboration across multiple stakeholders, and ensuring seamless accessible digital experiences. Improved accessibility of GSA platforms through rigorous testing and design remediation aligned with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Designed with empathy for users with low vision, blindness, mobility limitations, and cognitive disabilities. Conducted usability audits and created HTML, CSS, and ARIA-friendly design assets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into workflows.

1st Chair Strings Music Professional at 1st Chair Strings

June 1, 2020 - Present

Specialize in nurturing musical growth in students ages 3 to 100+. Deliver playful, personalized violin instruction grounded in real-world musicianship blending classical training and studio expertise. Provide foundational instruction using Suzuki method, note reading, rhythm, and tone development. Prepare students for performances and competitions across classical to experimental repertoire. Guide students interested in modern music-making and studio recording. Offer flexible lesson formats both in-home and virtually. Professional session violinist and recording artist with credits on multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated albums.

1st Chair Strings Music Professional at 1st Chair Strings

June 1, 2020 - Present

Specialize in nurturing musical growth in students aged 3 to over 100 with over 20 years of teaching experience and five rewarding years teaching with 1st Chair Strings. Lessons are playful, personalized, and grounded in real-world musicianship, blending classical training and studio expertise. Offer foundational instruction using Suzuki method, note reading, rhythm, and tone development, personalized repertoire across genres, performance and audition preparation, studio recording guidance, and flexible lesson formats both in-home and virtually.

Web Interface Designer at Insignia Federal Group

March 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025

Led strategy and execution of user-centered design solutions for high-impact federal government platforms, supporting mission-critical digital services with an emphasis on accessibility, usability, and clarity. Held active security clearance enabling cross-department and agency collaboration on sensitive digital initiatives. Designed responsive web and mobile experiences serving both internal agency teams and public-facing audiences (HHS, AHRQ, etc). Applied a human-centered approach at every phase ensuring government services were not only compliant but intuitive, inclusive, and effective. Created wireframes, user flows, storyboards, prototypes, and other UX deliverables for complex federal systems. Conducted usability testing and delivered detailed reports with design recommendations based on user behavior. Managed multiple concurrent design tracks balancing priorities across departments and stakeholder groups. Defined and enforced UX/UI best practices and established federal design

UX Strategist & Web Interface Designer (Contract) at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

March 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025

Conducted and led design of the current megamenu navigation system on AHRQ.gov, enhancing user access to critical public health resources by simplifying complex site structures into intuitive, accessible pathways. This redesign significantly improved user experience across the agency's extensive content library. Contributed to front-end development and CMS implementation specifically within Drupal to theme, structure, and optimize content-rich government websites. Worked alongside developers to turn wireframes and prototypes into fully responsive, Section 508-compliant interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Led the redesign and implementation of the megamenu navigation system now live on AHRQ.gov. Collaborated with product managers and developers to define UX strategy and product vision. Designed wireframes, site maps, user flows, and interactive prototypes to guide development. Executed visual design from concept through final asset delivery and front-end collaboration. Customi

Web Interface Designer at Insignia Federal Group

March 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025

Led user-centered design solutions for high-impact federal government platforms supporting mission-critical digital services with a focus on accessibility, usability, and clarity. Held an active security clearance enabling collaboration across departments and agencies on sensitive digital initiatives. Designed responsive web and mobile experiences serving both internal agency teams and public-facing audiences. Created wireframes, user flows, storyboards, prototypes, and other UX deliverables for complex federal systems. Conducted usability testing, managed multiple concurrent design tracks, defined and enforced UX/UI best practices and federal design standards, and collaborated with contractors and internal teams to translate strategic goals into usable digital tools.

UX Strategist & Web Interface Designer (Contract - Project 1 of Many) at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

March 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025

Conducted and led the design of the current mega menu navigation system on AHRQ.gov simplifying complex site structures into intuitive, accessible pathways improving user experience across the agency's extensive content library. Contributed to front-end development and CMS implementation within Drupal optimizing content-rich government websites. Worked alongside developers turning wireframes and prototypes into fully responsive, Section 508-compliant interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Responsibilities included leading redesign and implementation of mega menu navigation, collaborating with product managers to define UX strategy and product vision, designing wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and executing visual design from concept through final delivery.

Branding Designer, UX & Product Lead - Independent Seller Support at Amazon

August 1, 2017 - August 15, 2025

Led end-to-end branding, digital content, and storefront strategy for high-performing Amazon sellers and independent retailers across multiple platforms including Etsy and Shopify. Traveled onsite primarily to Orlando, FL to consult with top-performing Amazon sellers on content strategy, branding, and visual merchandising. Directed and executed product photoshoots or created photorealistic imagery using Adobe Photoshop when onsite access was not possible. Built and managed Amazon storefronts from the ground up including product listing copy, layout design, UX flow, and seasonal merchandising. Managed and produced digital content for YouTube channels, Etsy shops, and Shopify storefronts. Developed cross-platform sales campaigns tailored to each marketplace and audience. Oversaw social media content calendars and community engagement aligned with product launches and promotional cycles. Delivered comprehensive branding services including logo design, packaging layouts, and user interface

Branding Designer, UX & Product Lead - Amazon (Independent Seller Support) at Amazon

August 1, 2017 - August 15, 2025

Led end-to-end branding, digital content, and storefront strategy for high-performing Amazon sellers and independent retailers across platforms including Etsy and Shopify. Consulted on content strategy, branding, and visual merchandising. Directed and executed product photoshoots or created photorealistic imagery using Adobe Photoshop. Built and managed Amazon storefronts including product listings, layout design, UX flow, and seasonal merchandising. Managed social media content calendars and community engagement aligning product launches and promotional cycles. Delivered comprehensive branding services including logo design, packaging layouts, and user interface enhancements for seller-facing tools.

Graphic Designer and Campaign Manager at Tracy Allen | CEO of BB Lead

September 1, 2016 - August 15, 2025

Led end-to-end product marketing and digital brand execution across web, Amazon, and social platforms. Crafted visual content, multi-channel campaigns, and optimized storefronts driving engagement, brand consistency, and over $3.4M in annual revenue. Shot, edited, recolored, and resized product imagery using Adobe Photoshop for Amazon listings, websites, and printed marketing materials. Maintained and updated Amazon Business storefronts aligning listings and promotions with ongoing product launches and seasonal campaigns. Designed and produced marketing assets including brochures, postcards, flyers, and presentations to support sales and brand visibility. Created and managed email and newsletter campaigns for product announcements, events, and promotional cycles. Led social media strategy promoting brand updates, moderating community interaction, and building audience engagement across platforms. Directed creative production for photo and video shoots coordinating models, locations, an

Client and CEO of BB Lead Graphic Designer and Campaign Manager at BB Lead

September 1, 2016 - August 15, 2025

Led end-to-end product photography, marketing designs, and ad placements across web, Amazon, and social platforms. Crafted visual content, multi-channel campaigns, and optimized storefronts driving engagement, brand consistency, and over $3.4M in annual revenue. Shot, edited, recolored, and resized product imagery using Adobe Photoshop. Managed Amazon business storefronts aligning listings and promotions with product launches and seasonal campaigns. Designed marketing assets including brochures, postcards, flyers, and presentations supporting sales and brand visibility. Created and managed email and newsletter campaigns, led social media strategy, moderated community interaction, built audience engagement, and directed creative production for photo and video shoots.

Lead UX/UI Designer and Ad Campaign Marketing Designer at Snap One Inc. (formerly Exclaim Mobility)

February 1, 2013 - August 15, 2025

Served as Lead UX/UI Designer and Ad Campaign Marketing Designer driving creative vision and execution across mobile applications and integrated advertising campaigns. Created user journeys and design systems supporting $1.06B+ in annual revenue. Led end-to-end UX and UI design for smart-living platforms across mobile, web, and embedded interfaces supporting company transformation from Exclaim Mobility to Snap One. Designed core user journeys and design systems supporting significant annual revenue and prepared company for a $1.4B acquisition by Resideo in 2024. Partnered with product, engineering, and marketing to align digital experience strategy with evolving B2B and integrator market needs contributing to 32% premium valuation at exit. Developed and maintained scalable component libraries and accessibility-compliant design frameworks (WCAG/508) enabling faster rollout of features across 30+ hardware/software product lines. Contributed to platform consistency and brand elevation eff

Lead UX/UI Designer and Ad Campaign Marketing Designer at Snap One Inc. (formerly Exclaim Mobility)

February 1, 2013 - August 15, 2025

Served as Lead UX/UI Designer and Ad Campaign Marketing Designer driving creative vision and execution across mobile applications and integrated advertising campaigns. Created user journeys and design systems supporting $1.06B+ in annual revenue. Partnered with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align digital experience strategy with evolving B2B and integrator market needs. Developed and maintained scalable component libraries and accessibility-compliant design frameworks aligned with WCAG / Section 508 enabling faster feature rollout across 30+ hardware/software product lines. Contributed to platform consistency and brand elevation efforts supporting $75M in projected annual synergies post-acquisition. Played a key role in rebranding from Snap MyLife to Snap One overseeing all customer-facing design assets across mobile apps, control systems, and cloud-based surveillance platform.

Web Coordinator at Elite Web Designs (Formerly Traffic Power)

February 1, 2006 - August 15, 2025

Supported design, development, and optimization of websites for a global client base ensuring visual cohesion, strong user experience, and search engine visibility across hundreds of digital properties. Maintained and updated custom web designs for hundreds of international clients focusing on layout, navigation, and brand continuity. Conducted daily consultations with clients to implement content updates and ensure alignment with design and marketing objectives. Ensured consistency in visual themes, user interface design, and user flow across multiple websites and business sectors. Applied foundational HTML, CSS, and Ruby skills to implement front-end updates and customizations. Optimized web content and structure for maximum SEO performance improving search visibility and lead generation. Collaborated with internal marketing and development teams to deliver high-quality digital assets on tight timelines.

Web Coordinator at Elite Web Designs (Formerly Traffic Power)

February 1, 2006 - August 15, 2025

Supported the design, development, and optimization of websites for a global client base ensuring visual cohesion, strong user experience, and search engine visibility across hundreds of digital properties. Maintained and updated custom web designs focusing on layout, navigation, and brand continuity. Conducted daily consultations with clients to implement content updates aligning with design and marketing objectives. Applied foundational HTML, CSS, and Ruby skills for front-end updates and customizations and optimized web content and structure for maximum SEO performance improving search visibility and lead generation.