Jessica Gorbett
Conroe, Texas
Creative problem-solver who sees the bigger picture and knows how to bring it to life.
Experience
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UI Developer
9 Embers
July 2025 – Present
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Director of Online Marketing/
User ExperienceUniversity of Houston
Energy & InnovationOctober 2024 – July 2025
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Senior Web UX Developer
Texas Southern University
Information TechnologyMarch 2024 – October 2024
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User Experience Manager
Sam Houston State University
Information TechnologyMay 2023 – March 2024
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User Experience Developer
Sam Houston State University
Finance & Operations, ITOctober 2021 – May 2023
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Web & Media Developer III
Sam Houston State University
Finance & OperationsJune 2019 – October 2021
Education
BFA in Graphic Design
Sam Houston State University
3.64 GPA // May 2019
User Experience Certification
Nielsen Norman Group
ID: 1034952 // May 2021
Knowledge & Skills
User Experience
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative user research.
- Applying user-centered design principles.
- Applying W3C accessibility standards.
- Creating UX artifacts: wireframes, prototypes, user flows, journey maps, and UI design.
- Knowledge of human usability and responsive design.
- Planning and conducting usability testing.
- Creating content plans and site maps.
Development
- Developing Rock RMS website themes using Lava, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
- Building Rock Mobile experiences using Lava and XAML.
Communication
- Translating ministry and business needs into clear UX and development requirements.
- Distilling complex technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
- Presenting technical information, requirements, and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Facilitating recurring client and retainer meetings to review priorities, resolve questions, and coordinate ongoing work.
Business
- Analyzing business processes, ministry needs, and technical requirements.
- Mapping end-to-end workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Defining scope and balancing user experience, technical constraints, timelines, and maintainability.
- Designing and improving workflows to support operational and ministry processes.
- Managing projects, coordinating work, and prioritizing development needs.
- Referencing data to support design and business decisions.
Achievements
- Rock Star by Spark Development Network // September 2026
- High-Potential Employee Leadership Academy Participant
// August 2023 – May 2024 - SHSU Spotlight on Staff Award // September 2021