Margaret Darcher

EXPERIENCE

UX Designer, Kindle Marketing Online Device Sales

Amazon, Seattle, WA

February 2015-Present

• Worked closely with product managers, development managers, site merchandisers, senior leadership, and a UX design team to define and execute a variety of UX initutives related to the sale of Amazon devices
• Designed the customer experience for the Amazon Dash Button invitation purchase flow
• Designed guidelines and shopping experiences for selling Amazon devices on Kindle offine retailers’ online platforms

UX Design Contractor, Kindle Marketing Online Device Sales

Amazon, Seattle, WA

July 2014-February 2015

• Designed and produced detail pages for Amazon’s suite of devices
• Worked closely with site merchandisers, marketing managers, and project managers to ensure design was on brand and met business objectives while maintaining a high level of usability
• Executed site audits and recommended updates for Kindle’s offline retailers (Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, etc.)

Freelance Graphic Designer and Web Designer

Seattle, WA

January 2013-Present

• Designed a variety of projects for clients in the small business and healthcare fields
• Worked closely with clients to meet their needs and to provide excellent user experiences
• Client and project list: Birmingham Pulmonary Group—mutli-physician pulmonary practice: website, Grain Control—custom woodworking business: website, identity system, Professor of Nerdlesque—author and event producer: website, identity system, printed collateral, Sabina Beg—architect: website

Department Manager

H & M, Seattle, WA

April 2008–September 2013

• Managed a rotating set of departments averaging an annual volume of $3 million
• Supervised daily operations, processing of inventory, cash office procedures, merchandise rotation, and floor sets
• Participated in the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff for three H&M stores and trained new management candidates in all areas of the business as a Management Coach

Group Sales Manager

Macy’s, Seattle, WA

August 2007–April 2008

• Managed the largest Macy’s Juniors’ apparel department in the Northwest Division
• Drove sales, customer service, and the opening of credit card accounts throughout the store

Store Manager

Rag-O-Rama, St. Louis, MO

May 2003–July 2007

• Managed staff of 10-15 employees at a high-volume buy-sell-trade retailer specializing in contemporary, vintage, and costume apparel and accessories
• Coordinated staffing and training, including advanced training of buyers and managers

INTERESTS

• Co-founder, skater, and head of merchandise sales for the St. Louis Arch Rival Rollergirls
• Referee for the Seattle Rat City Rollergirls
• Amateur Elvis impersonator