Jessica Gorbett

Conroe, Texas

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Creative problem-solver who sees the bigger picture and knows how to bring it to life.

Experience

  1. UI Developer

    9 Embers

    July 2025 – Present

  2. Director of Online Marketing/
    User Experience

    University of Houston
    Energy & Innovation

    October 2024 – July 2025

  3. Senior Web UX Developer

    Texas Southern University
    Information Technology

    March 2024 – October 2024

  4. User Experience Manager

    Sam Houston State University
    Information Technology

    May 2023 – March 2024

  5. User Experience Developer

    Sam Houston State University
    Finance & Operations, IT

    October 2021 – May 2023

  6. Web & Media Developer III

    Sam Houston State University
    Finance & Operations

    June 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