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The Innovation Task Force at Ally has been working over the last few years to evangelize design thinking in the broader organization and to cultivate and curate the best ideas from our team. We'll share our approach to innovation on the Design and Strategy team at Ally, including: - How we encourage a culture of innovation within the team - Our design and leadership philosophy - A few of the strategies and routines we've established to glean the best ideas from our team About the team Joy Surles, Design Manager Joy Surles is a content design leader, an artist, a writer, and a single mother to 2 little girls who will definitely interrupt her presentation. She has many cats and 1 spoiled and adorable dog. Rich Barrett, UX Strategist With 25 years of experience in digital design, marketing, UX and other creative endeavors I am currently in my 6th year at Ally Bank where I am focused on strategic themes, design principles and innovation. Tony Stewart, Senior Director of Digital Design and Innovation

Let's get your UX resume and portfolio in order. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned designer taking your career to the next level, we will help improve your resume and portfolio in a 2-hour workshop. We will discuss what happens behind-the-scenes during the UX hiring process. We'll talk briefly about how hiring managers find and select candidates to interview, what makes a successful resume and portfolio, and what they look for depending on the position. Following the presentation, there will be a series of small group critiques of resumes and portfolios by local UX practitioners. What to bring: your resume and/or portfolio (regardless of state). Bring what you have or just attend to see what others are doing. Who should Attend: UX Content Strategist UX Designers UX Researchers UX Strategists UI/Visual Designers UX Unicorns and everything in between Note: Limited space

Want to expand your UX knowledge while making new friends? We're excited to invite you to our FIRST book club event! We'll discuss the latest trends in UX over a delicious brew of your choice. Wine, root beer, kombucha and others are all welcome... BYOB. :) Agenda -Discuss chapters 1-4 of Elements of User Experience by Jesse James Garrett Note: Come prepared to share your takeaways - Purchase book or ebook here: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-User-Experience-User-Centered-Design/dp/0321683684/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Elements+of+user+experience&qid=1594940782&s=books&sr=1-1

Topic TBD Conversation Leader TBD We are taking on UX leader-specific topics and providing an opportunity for local UX people managers to learn from each other, discuss different perspectives and apply new solutions in their everyday work environment. If you are a manager, director, or founder in the UX field, this is for you! What to expect: • Discuss and solve unique challenges for UX people managers • Share our successes • Connect with other local UX leaders • Free Lunch and more... Details 1st Fridays 12:00-1:30pm Note *In order to RSVP, you must be a people manager in the UX field or receive an invitation. Please RSVP by September 3rd. See you soon!