JULIE SWETNICK
SR. AGILE UI/UX DESIGNER/DEV SR. DRUPAL WP & MENDIX
ADMIN/DEV WCAG/SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY SME
240-***-**** *********@*****.***
https://linkedin.com/in/jswetnick Washington, DC
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative UI/UX Designer, Accessibility SME, and Front-End Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering visually compelling interfaces, user-focused responsive designs, and intuitive digital experiences. Proficient in creating dynamic Power BI visualizations, including advanced DAX formulas, conditional formatting, and interactive dashboards, seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint presentations for impactful reporting. Skilled in designing interactive graphics, responsive layouts, and engaging micro-interactions using tools like Photoshop, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Lucid, and Axure. Expertise in crafting wireframes, prototypes, BPMs, and journey maps to optimize workflows and enhance user satisfaction. Well-versed in WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ARIA standards, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across platforms. Adept at leveraging data analytics (Google, IBM, Adobe) and user feedback to refine designs, optimize user flows, and drive data-driven design iterations. Experienced in Agile workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable results aligned with business objectives. Proven ability to elevate brand identity, implement scalable content strategies, and deliver innovative, functional designs tailored to diverse audience needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Drupal UI/UX Designer/Dev, UAT Tester, UX
Researcher, Accessibility SME
03/2024 - 09/2024
Fannie Mae Artech Contractor Remote
Lead Confluence Information Architect -
Modern Delivery Tool Chain Knowledge Base
(MDTC KB), Sr. UI/UX Designer/Dev, Sr.
Taxonomist, SEO SME, PowerPoint
Presentations
04/2023 - 12/2023
Freddie Mac Artech Contractor Hybrid McLean, VA
Lead Mendix Studio Pro UI/UX Designer/Dev, Sr.
Power BI Dynamic UI/UX Data Visualizations
Designer/DAX Dev, Accessibility SME
02/2022 - 02/2023
Burlington Stores, Inc. FTE Remote
Lead Mendix Dev/Data Modeler, Sr. UI/UX
Designer, Sr. Information Architect, Accessibility SME
04/2022 - 08/2022
The Enosys Group FTE Consultant Remote
Sr. UI/UX Designer/Dev, Sr. Customer Solutions
Analyst/Specialist, Telematics Low-Code
Dev/Data Analyst
10/2021 - 03/2022
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Orange
People Contractor
Remote
Sr. UI/UX Designer/Dev, Functional Analyst,
Scrum Master, Accessibility SME
09/2020 - 08/2021
USDA, ARS, APHIS, Animal Disease Traceability
Information System (ADTIS) Arlluk/Koniag Govt
Svcs (KGS) Contractor
Remote
Lead/Sr. Drupal Admin, and UI/UX Designer/Dev 04/2019 - 03/2020 US Dept. of State, Office of the Inspector General
(OIG) PacArctic/Koniag Govt Svcs (KGS) Contractor Hybrid Rosslyn, VA
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Best of the Web 2014
1st Place Center for Digital
Government, City Portal Category
DC.gov redesigned Drupal websites
Best of the Web 2013
2nd Place Center for Digital
Government, City Portal Category
DC.gov redesigned Drupal websites
Competitive Fellowship
Winner 1978
Optics, Lasers & Holography Intern
(Age 16) MD Academy of Sciences,
University of Maryland, College
Park, MD
Competitive Fellowship
Winner 1977
Cancer Researcher
NIH Summer Cancer Research
Intern 1977-1983 (Starting at Age
15) American Heart Association,
NIH Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute, Cellular Metabolism Lab,
Bethesda, MD
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Graphics & Layouts
Expertise in creating interactive graphics
and responsive layouts for modern digital
platforms.
Micro-Interactions
Designing engaging and functional
micro-interactions to enhance user
satisfaction and usability.
Wireframes & Prototypes
Developing detailed wireframes, high-
fidelity prototypes, and journey maps to
validate concepts and improve user
workflows.
User Flow Optimization
Streamlining user journeys to improve
satisfaction, efficiency, and conversion
rates.
Data-Driven Design
Leveraging analytics (Google, IBM,
Adobe) and user feedback to iteratively
refine and optimize designs.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. UI/UX Designer, React UI Dev, Accessibility
SME
06/2019 - 08/2019
Freddie Mac Tekfortune/Capco Contractor Hybrid Mclean, VA Sr. Accessibility Insights (AI) SME, Bing Search
and MSN Accessibility SME
12/2018 - 05/2019
Microsoft Kforce Contractor Remote
Accessibility SME 05/2018 - 11/2018
Regions Bank Manpower Contractor Hybrid Birmingham, AL Sr. WordPress Admin & UI/UX Designer/Dev, WP
Security Critical Controls SME, Accessibility SME
06/2016 - 08/2018
US Mint Leidos Contractor Washington, DC
Sr. Drupal Front-End Developer, Accessibility
SME
10/2017 - 02/2018
US Dept. of Defense, Vietnam War Commemoration
(VWC) Agency GeoNorth/Tatitlek Contractor
Hybrid Crystal City, VA
Sr. Section 508 and WCAG SharePoint
Accessibility SME
11/2015 - 05/2016
Internal Revenue Service, IRAP Office
Odellis/Chickasaw National Industries (CNI)
Contractor
Landover, MD
Sr. Web Accessibility Specialist 06/2015 - 08/2015 JPMorgan Chase Experis Consultant Hybrid Wilmington, DE IBM Digital Analytics/Google Analytics,
Ecommerce SEO SME, Accessibility SME
11/2014 - 05/2015
US Mint Deloitte Contractor Washington, DC
Webmaster, Sr. Drupal Web Producer, Sr. Web
Content Editor III, Sr. UI/UX Designer/Dev, DGS
Mobile App Lead, Accessibility SME
01/2014 - 09/2014
DC Govt., Dept. of General Svcs (DGS) CSZNet
Contractor
Wshington, DC
Sr. Drupal Web Editor III, Sr. UI/UX Designer/Dev, Accessibility SME
10/2012 - 12/2013
DC Govt., Office of the Chief Technology Officer
(OCTO) CSZNet Contractor
Washington, DC
Sr. Production Internet Webmaster 06/2004 - 10/2006 Cable & Wireless FTE Tyson's Corner, VA
Sr. Production Webmaster, Lead Data Center
Architect
06/2003 - 05/2006
US Dept. of State, RM/EX/ISSO Contractor Washington, DC Sr. Production Internet Webmaster 06/2000 - 05/2001 Women Connect FTE Mclean, VA
Sr Production Intranet Webmaster 03/1998 - 05/2000 HMSHost FTE Bethesda, MD
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Usability Testing
Designing and executing usability tests
to identify pain points and gather
actionable insights.
Information Architecture
Structuring and organizing content to
create intuitive, user-friendly digital
experiences.
Journey Mapping
Visualizing user journeys to identify
opportunities for improved interaction
and satisfaction.
Brand & Content Strategy
Aligning designs with brand goals and
creating scalable, user-focused content
strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading workshops and presenting
research findings to align design
strategies with business objectives.
UX Research & Strategy
User Research, Interviews, Usability
Testing, Focus Groups, Personas,
Journey Mapping, Wireframing,
Information Architecture
Design & Prototyping
Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure,
Photoshop, Balsamiq, Lucid, Mural, Visio,
InVision, JustInMind, PowerPoint,
Photoshop
Accessibility & Compliance
Expertise
WCAG 2.2, Section 508, ARIA, HHS
Trusted Tester
Accessibility Testing
WAVE, Colour Contrast Analyzer, AXE
DevTools, JAWS, NVDA, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking, TalkBack
Testing & QA
Usability Testing, UAT, QA, Manual
Testing, Accessibility Audits
Leadership & Cross-Functional
Collaboration
Scrum Master, Team Collaboration,
Cross-Functional Leadership,
Stakeholder Engagement, Working
effectively within Agile teams to align
product goals, user needs, and technical
constraints.
Front-End Development
React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery,
Material Design, Foundation, Ionic,
Bootstrap, Drupal (6–11), WordPress,
Salesforce, VisualStudio Pro, CodePen
EDUCATION
Montgomery County, MD Graphic Design, Photography, Computer Science, Biochemistry/Pre-Med Studies
1981 - 1983
Montgomery Community College
Gaithersburg, MD HS Diploma 1977 - 1980
Gaithersburg High School
CERTIFICATIONS
Blockchain in Government
Certification
Potomac Forum, Washington, DC - 2018
HHS Trusted Tester (MS Office, PDF,
Web) Certifications
US Govt., Health and Human Services,
Washington, DC - 2017
ComplyFirst Accessibility
Certification
Odellus Corp., Largo, MD - 2016
SABRE Certification
American Airlines Flight Academy,
Arlington, TX - 2005
Microsoft Certified System
Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Corp., Computer Institute,
Rockville, MD - 1997
A+ Certification
CompTIA, Computer Institute, Rockville,
MD - 1996
VOCATIONAL COURSES
Accessibility Best Practices
Level Access (Fannie Mae) Online Seminar
- 2024
Mendix Rapid Developer
Mendix Online Academy - 2022
Deque aXe DevTools, aXe Auditor,
aXe Monitor
Deque Online University - 2022
Drupal CMS Training
FigLeaf Software Education Center,
Washington, DC, Drupal 6.x – Drupal 10.x -
2013/2016
PMP Bootcamp
Velociteach, Inc., Arlington, VA - 2011
ASP, JavaScript, Java
Programming
FigLeaf Software Education Center,
Washington, DC - 2005-2006
Homesite, Drumbeat, ColdFusion
FigLeaf Software Education Center,
Washington, DC - 2004-2005
Intro to RDBMS, Oracle 8i DBA/DBD
Computer Institute, Rockville, MD - 2002
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Back-End Development
PHP, SQL, PL/SQL, JSON, RESTful APIs,
XML, Data Modeling
Data Visualization
Power BI, Tableau, DAX, Excel (Advanced
Functions & Pivot Tables)
Analytics
Google Analytics, IBM Digital Analytics,
Adobe Analytics
Agile Leadership
Participating in/Facilitating Scrum
processes, sprint planning, and backlog
grooming to ensure on-time project
delivery using Jira, Trello, Confluence
Content Management
Drupal (6–11), WordPress, SharePoint,
Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Outsystems,
Adobe AEM