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about me

Hello! My name is Tom McQuarry. I am a UI/UX Designer & Developer living and working in the Twin Cities area.

I have a broad range of design and development experience spanning many years.
The breadth of my work includes UI/UX design for B2B & B2C, banner ads, Flash animation, eLearning design & development.
For more information, please have a look at my portfolio and resume below.
 

Portfolio

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    B2B eCommerce Web App

    Feature of myUNFI Browse & Shop

    role: UX/UI Designer
    employer: UNFI (United Natural Foods, Inc.)

    My Lists was a feature included early in the Browse & Shop application that lets customers create and manage multiple lists. New lists needed to be created on the fly while browsing products so that item can be easily added. There also needed to be a page where all lists can be managed or added to the cart. Implementing this feature has significanly improved the ease of ordering especially for customers ordering for multiple departments or stores.
    Adding to or creating a list
    Managing lists

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    B2B eCommerce Web App

    Feature of myUNFI Browse & Shop

    role: UX/UI Designer
    employer: UNFI (United Natural Foods, Inc.)

    Upload Spreadsheets is a component requested by power-users of the Browse & Shop application for uploading entire orders through an Excel document. After implementation, over 60% of new orders were submitted through uploaded spreadsheets and overall sales increased by more than 25%.

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    B2B eCommerce Web App

    Application on myUNFI Platform

    role: UX/UI Designer
    employer: UNFI (United Natural Foods, Inc.)

    Supplier Contacts is a web application where suppliers and supplier brokers can create and manage both contacts and contact lists. These functions had been done through multiple applications but was difficult to maintain and scale. The solution to combine all and more into a single application has made creating and managing contacts and contact lists much easier and has increased efficiency.
    Manage Contacts
    Create Contacts
    Download Contacts
    Manage Contact Lists
    Create Contact Lists

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    B2B Web App

    Application on myUNFI Platform

    role: UX/UI Designer
    employer: UNFI (United Natural Foods, Inc.)

    The Login application enables secure entry into the myUNFI platform. Typical of most logins, it tracks users and provides access levels based on the user profile. There is also a secure pathway for regaining access when a user has forgotten their password or needs to change it.

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    Website & Fireworks Responsive Design Template

    The Grocery Shopping Network

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    This site uses a GSN proprietary application and database, XSLT and XML technology to drive online sales. GSN is updating their software to accommodate multiple display devices. I designed and built this Fireworks template to streamline the design process.

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    Logo & Website

    Schiller & Adam, P.A.

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: Freelance

    This client needed to clean up their brand and extend their marketing online. I designed their logo used for both print and web. This site uses jQuery for pop-windows and has been optimized for search engines. The SEO feature includes a sitemap and an error page.

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    Logo & Website

    Strange & Distant Music

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: Freelance

    This client needed to showcase associate artists under a single umbrella. The logo was designed with the website in mind. This site uses jQuery for pop-up windows and accordion style menus. It also uses a Flash mpg player to play audio tracks for each artist.

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    Flash Animation & Web Page

    Myth-O-Mania,
    Contest & Series Promo

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    This project started with the Flash animation to promote the series, then grew to include this web page and contest entry form.

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    Web Page & Flash Teaser

    Countries Around the World,
    Series Promo

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    To promote this series, I also designed & developed the Flash map teaser just under the masthead.

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    Web Page

    Titanic Anniversary,
    Sign-Up & Series Promo

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    This page uses jQuery for a timed slideshow of series covers and a pop-up window to view the trailer.

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    Web Page

    You Choose,
    Series Promo

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    This page uses jQuery for a timed slideshow of series covers and a pop-up window to view the trailer.

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    Logo & Flash Website

    TrompeFaux Art & Design

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: Freelance

    I designed this logo and incorporated it into the design of the website. He is now using this logo in his print collateral as well.

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    Banner Ads

    Various Capstone Banners

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: The Creative Group

    These banners were designed and deployed during my time at Capstone.

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    More Banner Ads

    Various Clients

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: Freelance

    I designed & developed this Flash player to present the many banners I’ve designed.

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    Logos

    Various Clients

    role: Designer & Developer
    employer: Freelance

    Logos I designed that were used by actual clients.

 

Playground

mouse chasers

fireflies
the only light comes from these creatures

vortex
my worst nightmare is falling

worm
follow the leader

moveable masks
photos shot at Williams Pipeline in Roseville, MN

interface

human code
a revealing look at my brain

spinning spine
because I dared to dream that a menu could move

creative carnage
was a real company that designed and built computer games

commentary

fashion show
a prototype I did for a potential client

bureaucracy
once you’re in, there’s no way out

curiosity

remodeling
interactive Flash presentation of remodeling my home

essential nutrients
interactive Flash guide to nutrition

exhibit design
interactive Flash essay on global warming

 

Resume

Thomas McQuarry

c: 612-804-5412    e: tmcquarry@gmail.com    p: rasterCRAFT.com

UI/UX Designer / Developer

skills summary

Highly skilled creative with 15 years of experience designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications. Proven track record of increasing user engagement. Collaborative team player with excellent UI troubleshooting skills.

  • Expert knowledge of user-interface, user-experience, layout, typography and color.
  • Expert knowledge of Sketch.
  • Proficient in Figma.
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
  • Solid understanding of web accessibility issues.
  • Fair grasp of cross-platform cross-browser compatibility issues and code optimization.
  • Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking, and working in a high-pressure team-oriented environment.
computer skills
  • software
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • Zeplin
  • Axure
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  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Jira
  • AEM
  • programming
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • SCSS
  • Sass & LESS
  • XSLT / XML
  •  
  • Javascript
  • Foundation
  • Angular JS
  • React
  • platforms
  • Macintosh
  • Windows
experience

Senior UI Designer (remote)
United Natural Foods, Inc. “UNFI”
Eden Prairie, MN, July 2019 - June 2024
UNFI is North America's premeir grocery wholesaler.

  • Led a team of 5 designers to align design standards between 3 applications enhancing brand cohesion and user experience.
  • Designed UI, UX marketing materials and features for 3 applications improving user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Authored and maintained Sketch libraries boosting designer productivity by streamlining workflows and ensuring design consistency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish and promote design guidelines and best practices, achieving a 30% increase in design consistency across all applications.
  • Drove UI requirements through to implementation, delivering accurate sizing estimates and detailed task breakdowns to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
  • Utilized wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to establish a robust user interface design and architecture, facilitating clear communication of design concepts to stakeholders.

Front-End Developer
SUPERVALU / UNFI
Eden Prairie, MN, June 2015 - July 2019
Is an American wholesaler & retailer of grocery products. Acquired by UNFI 07/26/18.
Major Clients Include: Cub Foods, Mackenthun's, Dick's Fresh Market

  • Developed responsive templates with Foundation and AngularJS in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), enhancing user experience across multiple devices and platforms.
  • Retroactively upgraded all templates sites to AAA ADA compliance ensuring accessibility for all users and aligning with industry standards.

UI Designer / Front-End Developer
THE CREATIVE GROUP
Minneapolis, MN, February 2009 - June 2015
This firm specializes in job placement for creative professionals seeking contract and freelance work.
Major Clients Include: Ameriprise, Wells Fargo, The Grocery Shopping Network, The Lacek Group, Capstone Press, Valspar, Jostens & BI Worldwide.

  • Designed and developed websites & applicationsdelivering user-friendly experiences that increased engagement and improved functionality.
  • Created HTML emails for marketing campaigns optimizing templates for responsiveness and enhancing click-through rates through compelling design.
  • Designed and developed Flash applications and animations contributing to interactive user experiences that captivated audiences and improved retention.
  • Designed and developed static and animated banner ads, driving brand awareness and conversions through visually impactful advertising.

Interactive Designer / Developer
PIXEL FARM INTERACTIVE
Minneapolis, MN, June 2004 – February 2009
An interactive agency specializing in e-learning and on-line marketing.
Major clients included: U.S. Bank, Land-O-Lakes, Deluxe, GMAC, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, Cargill, Farm Credit, Westlaw, MeritCare and T-Mobile.

  • Advanced to Lead Animator for all animation projects, recognized as the fastest animator on staff, significantly enhancing project turnaround times.
  • Advanced to Lead Graphics Developer for all e-learning applications.
  • Promoted to Lead Graphics Developer for e-learning applications, driving innovation and quality across multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop scripts for animation and e-learning, providing templates, offering creative suggestions, and reorganizing client documents to streamline production.

UI/UX Designer / Front-End Developer
CONSULTANT @ rastercraft.com
Minneapolis, MN, June 2009 - Present
Provide a broad spectrum of multimedia services to many clients both on site and remotely.
Major clients included: The Science Museum of Minnesota, Sears, Cummins Power, Onan and Aquent.

  • Designed and developed responsive websites and applications, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across various devices and screen sizes.
  • Created engaging Flash websites, applications, and animations, enhancing interactivity and visual appeal, which contributed to increased user engagement.
  • Developed both static and animated banner ads, effectively capturing audience attention and driving brand visibility through impactful designs.
education

BFA: Interactive Multimedia Design
MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN