Christine Kavanaugh
UX/Product Design Mentor at Designlab- Claim this Profile
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Pavel Kopasov, CSPO
Christina has done more for me in a few quick months than most have done in years. I had the pleasure of having her mentor me throughout my job search and transition into the UX industry. She gave me the support I needed when I needed it most and gave me the tools to forge my own path in my career switch. I leaned on her experience/insight throughout the entire process and she was receptive to what I needed from her in a mentor/mentee relationship. I'm eternally grateful for the relationship we've forged and I wouldn't be where I am today without her help.
Katie Latham
I had the pleasure of working with Cece as my UX Design mentor at UX Academy. She has been nothing but supportive my entire UX journey. Most importantly, she gave me tough love when I needed it most and I appreciate it more than she knows. Cece is the best of the best and anyone would be lucky to work with her. I highly recommend her as a mentor as she is a valuable asset when seeking guidance in UX, Product, and Design Strategy.
Jamie Sun
Cece is an industry professional with experience from all facets within design, entertainment, and agency environments. I had the pleasure of working with Cece during Career Services after graduating Designlab. Although I had an offer before graduating, Cece mentored me in preparing for my upcoming role. She gave me more insight and guidance into the design industry and helped me update my resume and LinkedIn to set me up for a smoother transition. Any new designer or person making a big career transition would be lucky to have Cece as their mentor.
Pavel Kopasov, CSPO
Christina has done more for me in a few quick months than most have done in years. I had the pleasure of having her mentor me throughout my job search and transition into the UX industry. She gave me the support I needed when I needed it most and gave me the tools to forge my own path in my career switch. I leaned on her experience/insight throughout the entire process and she was receptive to what I needed from her in a mentor/mentee relationship. I'm eternally grateful for the relationship we've forged and I wouldn't be where I am today without her help.
Katie Latham
I had the pleasure of working with Cece as my UX Design mentor at UX Academy. She has been nothing but supportive my entire UX journey. Most importantly, she gave me tough love when I needed it most and I appreciate it more than she knows. Cece is the best of the best and anyone would be lucky to work with her. I highly recommend her as a mentor as she is a valuable asset when seeking guidance in UX, Product, and Design Strategy.
Jamie Sun
Cece is an industry professional with experience from all facets within design, entertainment, and agency environments. I had the pleasure of working with Cece during Career Services after graduating Designlab. Although I had an offer before graduating, Cece mentored me in preparing for my upcoming role. She gave me more insight and guidance into the design industry and helped me update my resume and LinkedIn to set me up for a smoother transition. Any new designer or person making a big career transition would be lucky to have Cece as their mentor.
Pavel Kopasov, CSPO
Christina has done more for me in a few quick months than most have done in years. I had the pleasure of having her mentor me throughout my job search and transition into the UX industry. She gave me the support I needed when I needed it most and gave me the tools to forge my own path in my career switch. I leaned on her experience/insight throughout the entire process and she was receptive to what I needed from her in a mentor/mentee relationship. I'm eternally grateful for the relationship we've forged and I wouldn't be where I am today without her help.
Katie Latham
I had the pleasure of working with Cece as my UX Design mentor at UX Academy. She has been nothing but supportive my entire UX journey. Most importantly, she gave me tough love when I needed it most and I appreciate it more than she knows. Cece is the best of the best and anyone would be lucky to work with her. I highly recommend her as a mentor as she is a valuable asset when seeking guidance in UX, Product, and Design Strategy.
Jamie Sun
Cece is an industry professional with experience from all facets within design, entertainment, and agency environments. I had the pleasure of working with Cece during Career Services after graduating Designlab. Although I had an offer before graduating, Cece mentored me in preparing for my upcoming role. She gave me more insight and guidance into the design industry and helped me update my resume and LinkedIn to set me up for a smoother transition. Any new designer or person making a big career transition would be lucky to have Cece as their mentor.
Pavel Kopasov, CSPO
Christina has done more for me in a few quick months than most have done in years. I had the pleasure of having her mentor me throughout my job search and transition into the UX industry. She gave me the support I needed when I needed it most and gave me the tools to forge my own path in my career switch. I leaned on her experience/insight throughout the entire process and she was receptive to what I needed from her in a mentor/mentee relationship. I'm eternally grateful for the relationship we've forged and I wouldn't be where I am today without her help.
Katie Latham
I had the pleasure of working with Cece as my UX Design mentor at UX Academy. She has been nothing but supportive my entire UX journey. Most importantly, she gave me tough love when I needed it most and I appreciate it more than she knows. Cece is the best of the best and anyone would be lucky to work with her. I highly recommend her as a mentor as she is a valuable asset when seeking guidance in UX, Product, and Design Strategy.
Jamie Sun
Cece is an industry professional with experience from all facets within design, entertainment, and agency environments. I had the pleasure of working with Cece during Career Services after graduating Designlab. Although I had an offer before graduating, Cece mentored me in preparing for my upcoming role. She gave me more insight and guidance into the design industry and helped me update my resume and LinkedIn to set me up for a smoother transition. Any new designer or person making a big career transition would be lucky to have Cece as their mentor.
Credentials
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution -
Member New Mexico Women in Film
New Mexico Women In Film -
Member New York Women in Film
New York Women in Film & Television
Experience
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Designlab
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United States
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Design Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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UX/Product Design Mentor
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Keighley Media
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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UX Research Consultant
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Apr 2016 - Present
NFL EXPEDIA BONAROO CIGNA AT&T MASTERCARD DELL NFL EXPEDIA BONAROO CIGNA AT&T MASTERCARD DELL
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Midnight Oil
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Research & Strategy
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2016
NETFLIX (CLIO BRONZE "UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT") SONY PICTURES TELEVISION (CLIO SILVER "GAME OF SILENCE") SOFTBANK ROBOTICS COMIC-CON DISNEY SHARK TANK HGTV NETFLIX (CLIO BRONZE "UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT") SONY PICTURES TELEVISION (CLIO SILVER "GAME OF SILENCE") SOFTBANK ROBOTICS COMIC-CON DISNEY SHARK TANK HGTV
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J. Walter Thompson Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director UX Research & Strategy
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Sep 2010 - Oct 2013
BRAND USA TRAVEL (DISCOVER AMERICA) MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTH SANOFI JANSSEN BRAND USA TRAVEL (DISCOVER AMERICA) MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTH SANOFI JANSSEN
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BLITZ
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director UX
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May 2005 - Sep 2010
ADOBE NAKED JUICE GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROSOFT INTEL PRODUCER'S GUILD ADOBE NAKED JUICE GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROSOFT INTEL PRODUCER'S GUILD
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Ogilvy
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Architect
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Nov 1999 - May 2005
BP ARTHUR ANDERSEN BP ARTHUR ANDERSEN
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PBS
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Staff, American Masters
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Sep 1990 - Oct 1999
PEABODY AWARD FOR "JOHN HAMMOND: FROM BESSIE SMITH TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" + 20 FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILMS AT AMERICAN MASTERS PEABODY AWARD FOR "JOHN HAMMOND: FROM BESSIE SMITH TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" + 20 FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILMS AT AMERICAN MASTERS
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Staff, Saturday Night Live
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Sep 1988 - Sep 1990
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Education
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New York University
Film and Television -
Cornell University
Plant Based Nutrition