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Adrina Marie

Senior UX/UI Designer & Section 508 Accessibility Specialist
email@adrina.me • (808) 855-5792 • Remote, USA • linkedin.com/in/adrinamarie • adrina.online

Professional Summary

Senior UX Designer and Section 508 Accessibility Specialist with 20+ years of experience delivering compliant digital solutions for federal agencies including GSA, DHS, AHRQ, and HHS. Expert in human-centered design, WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA compliance, accessibility remediation, and U.S. Web Design System implementation. Proven track record in Agile/SAFe government delivery, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and accessibility testing tools including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. Strong background in brand strategy, design systems, and creative direction. Active Public Trust security clearance.

Professional Experience

Founder, CEO, Lead Senior UX Designer, and Head of Marketing
June 2025 – Present
First Chair LLC | Remote
  • Founded and operate independent consulting and design firm providing comprehensive UX/UI design, brand strategy, and marketing services
  • Lead all strategic initiatives including market positioning, product strategy, brand development, and go-to-market planning
  • Oversee comprehensive UX/UI design services including user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility compliance
  • Direct marketing strategy, brand architecture, and digital positioning across all client engagements
  • Conduct user experience audits, usability testing, and accessibility remediation services for federal and commercial clients
  • Manage business development, client relationships, and portfolio of consulting engagements focused on digital product transformation
Head of Marketing and Business Development
April 2025 – June 2025
Pragma Digital Solutions | Remote
  • Developed comprehensive brand architecture and positioning strategy ensuring differentiated market placement for AI enterprise solutions
  • Designed and launched innovative marketing website aligning branding, product, and messaging strategies with investor narrative
  • Orchestrated alpha and beta testing programs with structured feedback loops and user engagement strategies
  • Conducted extensive market research and competitive analysis identifying industry trends and whitespace opportunities
  • Earned Most Efficient Employee of the Month recognition for rapid execution and business impact
Senior UX Designer - Accessibility & Compliance (GSA Contract)
January 2023 – March 2025
Economic Systems Inc. | Washington, DC
  • Conducted Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance testing creating VPAT documentation and remediation guidance
  • Enhanced accessibility of GSA platforms through rigorous testing and design remediation per Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Designed for users experiencing low vision, blindness, mobility limitations, and cognitive disabilities
  • Created HTML, CSS, and ARIA-friendly design assets integrating accessibility into early product development stages
  • Performed usability testing with assistive technology users including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Strengthened digital accessibility for government services ensuring federal compliance while improving user experience
UX/UI Designer (DHS Contract)
August 2018 – March 2025
Economic Systems Inc. | Arlington, VA
  • Designed SharePoint intranet environments supporting multi-agency collaboration with Section 508 compliance
  • Developed Google Analytics dashboards visualizing key performance metrics to inform digital strategy decisions
  • Produced detailed UX workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs based on stakeholder requirements
  • Partnered with front-end developers creating design systems ensuring platform consistency
  • Delivered advanced internal collaboration tools facilitating improved inter-departmental communication
Senior UX Designer - Section 508 Accessibility Specialist
August 2018 – March 2025
Economic Systems Inc. | Corporate Internal Projects
  • Led UI modernization of FedHR Human Resources Applications from legacy Java-based system to modern ReactJS interface
  • Established comprehensive design system and brand standards ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across platforms
  • Delivered 508-compliant and WCAG-aligned solutions as central priority for all UX and UI projects
  • Created ARIA-friendly components and conducted screen reader testing to ensure inclusive interface design
UX Strategist and Web Interface Designer (AHRQ Contract)
October 2016 – March 2018
Insignia Federal Group | Rockville, MD
  • Led redesign and implementation of mega menu navigation system now live on AHRQ.gov serving public health professionals
  • Designed wireframes, site maps, user flows, and interactive prototypes guiding development efforts
  • Built Section 508-compliant templates and responsive content architecture in Agile environment
  • Established scalable design systems and accessibility best practices aligned with WCAG 2.0
  • Presented user-centered solutions to senior stakeholders and federal leadership
Lead UX/UI Designer and Ad Campaign Marketing Designer
December 2009 – February 2013
SnapOne Inc. (formerly Exclaim Mobility) | Princeton, NJ
  • Led end-to-end UX and UI design for smart-living platforms across mobile, web, and embedded interfaces
  • Designed core user journeys and design systems supporting company transformation and scaling strategy
  • Partnered with product, engineering, and marketing aligning digital experience strategy with B2B and integrator market needs
  • Created design systems supporting $1.06B+ in annual revenue, contributed to 32% premium valuation

Skills & Technologies

UX/UI Design

Figma Adobe XD Wireframing Prototyping Design Systems User Research Information Architecture

Accessibility

Section 508 WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA ARIA Screen Readers VPAT/ACR Accessibility Audits

Front-End Development

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Angular React Vue.js TypeScript

Federal & Enterprise

Federal Design Systems Agile/Scrum SharePoint Government Contracting Security Clearance

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Art Institute of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2008-2010
Undergraduate Studies in Graphic Design
Art Institute of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 2006-2008
Certifications
  • Section 508 Accessibility Training and Compliance - Current
  • WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA Compliance Certified
  • User Experience Design Certificate (Adobe XD/UI/UX) - Current
  • Scrum Master for AI - 2025
  • AI Product Development - 2025
  • Public Trust Clearance - Active