About Crystal Tompkins

Skills I Bring:

• Facilitation skills
• Research synthesis under constrained access
• Highly skilled at managing and working with cross-functional teams
• Guiding risk-averse leadership through significant change
• Navigating challenging personalities and staying aligned with my team to avoid delays.

My Superpowers:

• I'm skilled and experienced at quickly learning new skills, technology, and content.
• I'm pragmatic, a problem-solver, and a huge proponent of accessibility.
• I'm an expert at iteration, adaptation, and pivoting whenever needed.

My Certifications:

• U.S. Federal Public Trust clearance
• Section 508 Trusted Tester

Visual Design

I started my career with a B.F.A degree in graphic design, starting a small (but mighty!) design firm with clients like Suze Orman. As time passed, I found myself wanting to have a higher impact on the world around me.

Education

I earned a Master's in Art Education and started teaching high school. I taught everything art- and tech-related: graphic design, photography, 3D animation, game design, yearbook, etc. I led teacher organizations, mentored teachers, and built strong foundations. I was making a difference in my community.

UX + UI + Product Design

I participated in a UX bootcamp (one with real client experiences). I earned experience. I started freelancing and then landed a UX role through an agency at a government organization. I've grown in this role, moving up to a senior UX design title. I love this work. I really feel like I am helping people and making a difference in society as a whole.