About Me
Larry K. Schooner
Hello! I am a user-centric Product & UI/UX Design Leader with 15 years of experience delivering thoughtful solutions and shipping products that help humans amplify their abilities through technology to solve real world problems - at a global scale.
”Larry’s ability to listen, question, hone in and understand what we want, then execute it with precision will keep us coming back to him time and time again.
Justin GreeneInRealty Inc.
Meet the Team
Having worked fully remote since the beginning of 2019, my officemates have become key to my success. Allow them to introduce themselves!
As our newest employee, Jasper sinks his teeth into anything thrown at him, as well as anything left on the floor. Motivated (by food), driven (with his head out the window), and focused (on the squirrel outside), Jasper brings tremendous energy and a fresh perspective to our team.
Serving as Branch Manager, Cooper always has his sight set on getting more for our team. For example, why settle for two treats, when you could have three? A natural leader, Cooper propels our team toward success (the park), while you hold onto his leash for dear life.
WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO?
I’ve made my career crafting products with, and for people. Here are some of the highlights.
Current
Lead Product Designer | Ford Pro Telematics
Successfully lead a team of 7 product designers, and while balancing the needs of 8 feature teams within Ford Pro Telematics fleet management software suite. Focused on multiple disciplines including Driver Behavior, BEV Charging, Faults, Insights & Preconditioning, Cartography, Dashcams, and Fuel Monitoring & Reimbursement.
2022
Senior User Interface & User Experience Designer
I am the product designer responsible for the UX library used across Career Fair Plus products, containing design artifacts, cross-platform code, and implementation guidance to craft beautiful, easy to understand interfaces.
Responsible for modernizing customer-facing marketing collateral, including the main website, and core products. Successfully capturing and responding to feedback from multiple stakeholders, to unite perspectives and set the track to implementation.
2020
Senior User Experience Engineer
Designing the next generation of virtual trainers and the software that supports them; pushing the limits of what’s possible.
I was responsible for the production and maintenance of a software style guide, wireframes, high-fidelity rapid prototypes, user-testing & research, as well as client interaction for complex, automated enterprise software supporting an $11B program. Key to an additional $5B pursuit from requirements gathering to government acceptance with 40+ stakeholders and 150 sites worldwide, while providing guidance to 25+ software developers.
2016
Creative Services & Web Development Manager
I led the functional and technical design, development, and testing for all of Fenway Health’s online properties. I was also responsible for overseeing the development, design, and maintenance of all Fenway Health’s graphic design work, managing internal client needs and expectations while adhering to design best practices and Fenway brand guidelines.
Education & Early Career
While working full time in customer-facing roles, I attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence Rhode Island. I learned the principles of good design and how to use visual communication to connect to audiences on a human level. I graduated with degrees in Web Management & Internet Commerce, as well as Computer Graphics & Digital Media.
In my early career I worked as a web & graphic designer for various companies, cutting my teeth and honing my skills. I made connections, earned accolades, and rose as a top contributor to marketing and design teams in the hospitality, engineering, and social media industries.