UX Design Leader with over 15 years of experience designing and scaling complex design systems and product experiences in regulated industries, including healthcare and finance. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and elevating enterprise-level digital interfaces through thoughtful, user-centered design and process optimization.
Work
Solventum
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Principal User Experience Designer
Eagan, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Leading UX strategy and execution for enterprise MedTech platforms, focusing on empathetic, compliant, and efficient design solutions.
Highlights
Promoted to Principal UX Designer within two years, design & scale design systems across MedSurg & Dental business units in a newly independent public company.
Partnered with product and engineering teams to embed user-centered insights into workflows impacting regulated healthcare experiences.
Solventum
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Lead User Experience Designer
Eagan, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Led UX design for key product design initiatives during transition from 3M healthcare spin-off to Solventum focused on MedTech design systems.
Highlights
Oversaw visual design refresh during transition from 3M branding to Solventum.
Built and maintained design systems enabling scalable, compliant interfaces across digital and physical product ecosystems.
Stefanie Fluin Creative Labs (Founder)
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Owner & Lead UX/UI Designer & Engineer
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Ran creative studio delivering UX/UI and graphic design services to diverse clients.
Highlights
Managed end‑to‑end creative projects including branding, web design, and UX engineering.
Built client relationships and delivered projects across industries including tech and healthcare.
Silicon Valley Bank
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Senior User Experience Designer
Santa Clara, California, US
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Summary
Designed user-centric experiences for enterprise financial products at SVB during critical transition period.
Highlights
Delivered streamlined workflows for banking systems under tight timelines.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize UX for enterprise applications.
The Hartford
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Senior UX Designer, Design Systems
Hartford, Connecticut, US
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Summary
Built and managed design systems to unify visual language and interaction patterns across insurance product experiences.
Highlights
Developed design system components improving interface consistency and developer adoption.
Mentored junior designers in enterprise design practices.
Cisco
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Creative Lead, Communications
San Jose, California, US
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Summary
Led communications design across brand and internal materials.
Highlights
Directed visual branding projects that aligned communications across product lines.
Managed creative teams to deliver integrated marketing collateral.
Google Developers Group – Twin Cities (volunteer)
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Event Specialist / Community Manager
St. Paul, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Organized design and tech community events.
Highlights
Curated educational events that fostered engagement among local designers and developers.
Built inclusive communities encouraging collaborative learning.
Cisco
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UX/UI Designer & Engineer
San Jose, California, US
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Summary
Designed and implemented digital interface components.
Highlights
Created front-end components combining UX and UI engineering.
Partnered with developers to ensure functional and aesthetic design fidelity.
MentorMate
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Director of Operations
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Oversaw operations and administration across developing IT services firm.
Highlights
Streamlined processes to support rapid growth.
Led cross-functional coordination across client services, finance, and HR.
MentorMate
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Director of Operations
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Directed operational activities during early growth phase.
Highlights
Established operational foundations supporting scalability.
Enhanced internal communication and alignment.
MentorMate
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Operations Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Managed daily operations for IT services company.
Highlights
Optimized workflows for efficiency across departments.
Supported management with operational strategy.
MentorMate
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Finance & Administrator Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Led financial administration.
Highlights
Managed budgeting, payroll, and administrative tasks to support services delivery.
MentorMate
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Client Services Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Managed client service delivery.
Highlights
Acted as primary client contact to ensure satisfaction and project delivery.
ULACIT
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Graphic Designer (Internship)
San José, San José, Costa Rica
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Summary
Supported marketing and design tasks.
Highlights
Created promotional materials and visuals.
Developed foundational skills in graphic design.
Education
Coding Dojo
Bellevue, Washington, United States of America
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CertificateSoftware Engineering
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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MBABusiness Administration
University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business