User Experience Lead

Dan Colgan

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Fort Collins, CO 80525

August 28th, 2023

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Senior UX Lead position at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. With a background in UX research and design, a passion for creating intuitive and user-centered experiences, and a proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of Beckman Coulter's clinical flow cytometry ecosystem.

User-Centered Design Expertise: Over the course of my 14 years in UX research and design, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to execute concept and usability testing to deliver experiences that are both useful and usable. I am experienced in developing wireframes, prototypes, user workflows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate and test proposed user experiences. My dedication to understanding user needs and translating them into intuitive and aesthetically pleasing designs aligns perfectly with the responsibilities of the Senior UX Lead role.

Collaborative Leadership: Throughout my career, I have thrived in cross-functional and collaborative environments. I have a track record of guiding user need discovery, leading UX design across multi-product user journeys, and championing solution concept and usability testing. I am skilled at articulating design choices while considering economic tradeoffs and providing options that achieve user needs and business objectives. My ability to collaborate with diverse teams ensures a holistic and user-focused approach to product design.

Holistic Perspective: I am excited by the prospect of working on hardware and software co-design, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of the solution space to address pain points. My willingness to prioritize team efforts toward addressing the highest frequency and frustration pain points reflects my commitment to enhancing user experiences and aligning design choices with user needs.

Passion for Excellence: I share Beckman Coulter's commitment to excellence and its vision of accelerating answers in the field of life sciences. As a Senior UX Lead, I am eager to contribute my skills and experiences to drive innovation and improve human health through intuitive and impactful user experiences.

In conclusion, my combination of UX research and design expertise, collaborative leadership style, and dedication to user-centered design make me an ideal candidate for the Senior UX Lead position at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to help shape the future of the clinical flow cytometry ecosystem and contribute to the organization's commitment to excellence.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with the needs of Beckman Coulter in more detail. I can be reached at 309-***-**** or via email at ******@***************.***.

Sincerely,

Dan Colgan