Top Talent like Christine are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Christine Benson

UX Designer • User Researcher • Minneapolis, MN, US
UX Strategy
Information Architecture
UX research
Content Strategy
Web Accessibility
User Personas
Wireframing
Journey Mapping
User Flows
Figma
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
User-Centered Design
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
UX
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Information Architect and UX Design Expert
With a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts - Photography from the University of Minnesota and graduate study experience in Cortona, Italy, I have built a robust career in content strategy and user experience design. I am currently an Information Architect, Content Strategist, and UX Designer at Sorted Content. I use my expertise in information architecture, content strategy, and UX design to support organizations across various industries, including healthcare and financial services. Previously, I co-founded Dialog Studios, focusing on content strategy and communications planning. My role as Director of Content Strategy at Brain Traffic honed my skills in managing content projects and leading teams. I also enhanced the user experiences as a Site Experience Manager at Ameriprise Financial and contributed as a Senior Designer at Popular Front Interactive. Based in Minneapolis, MN, I collaborate globally, offering flexible solutions for diverse project needs.

Work History

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Information Architect, Content Strategist, and UX Designer

Sorted ContentMy core strengths include information architecture, content strategy, UX strategy and design, user research and testing, content migration and transformation, content workflow and governance, workshops, education, leadership, and mentorship. From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups and small businesses, I work with organizations of all sizes across a variety of industries, including healthcare, fitness, retail, agriculture, higher education, school photography, hospital systems, and financial services. Whether you need someone to work independently or collaborate with a diverse team to get the job done, my experience includes a variety of engagement configurations. Based in Minneapolis, MN, I work with organizations across the globe on project-based work or as a flexible team addition.
D

Partner & Co-Founder

Dialog StudiosSep 2012 - Jun 2020 • 7 yrs 10 mosDialog Studios is a team of career communications professionals with a single goal: Help great clients make great content. Whether you call our work content strategy, communications planning, marketing, or something else—we’re ready to help you succeed. Our services include: Identifying content problems or opportunities, Fixing existing content, Envisioning new content, Preparing for a launch or deadline, Streamlining content processes and roles, Measuring content effectiveness, Sustaining content success.
B

Director of Content Strategy

Brain TrafficSep 2008 - Sep 2012 • 4 yrs 1 moAs Director of Content Strategy, likely contributed to developing and overseeing content strategies, managing content projects, and leading a team of content strategists.
A

Site Experience Manager

Ameriprise Financial IncMay 2006 - Sep 2008 • 2 yrs 5 mosAs Site Experience Manager, likely responsible for managing and enhancing the user experience of the company's website, ensuring it meets business goals and user needs.
P

Senior Designer

Popular Front InteractiveJul 2004 - May 2006 • 1 yr 11 mosAs a Senior Designer, likely involved in creating and designing digital content and interfaces, collaborating with teams to deliver engaging user experiences.

Education

T

The University of Georgia

N/A, Graduate Study in Cortona, Italy1997
U

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts - Photography1993 - 1997
B

Bismarck High School

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Information Architect and UX Design Expert
With a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts - Photography from the University of Minnesota and graduate study experience in Cortona, Italy, I have built a robust career in content strategy and user experience design. I am currently an Information Architect, Content Strategist, and UX Designer at Sorted Content. I use my expertise in information architecture, content strategy, and UX design to support organizations across various industries, including healthcare and financial services. Previously, I co-founded Dialog Studios, focusing on content strategy and communications planning. My role as Director of Content Strategy at Brain Traffic honed my skills in managing content projects and leading teams. I also enhanced the user experiences as a Site Experience Manager at Ameriprise Financial and contributed as a Senior Designer at Popular Front Interactive. Based in Minneapolis, MN, I collaborate globally, offering flexible solutions for diverse project needs.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Christine are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Christine Benson

UX Designer • User Researcher • Minneapolis, MN, US
UX Strategy
Information Architecture
UX research
Content Strategy
Web Accessibility
User Personas
Wireframing
Journey Mapping
User Flows
Figma
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
User-Centered Design
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
UX
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Information Architect, Content Strategist, and UX Designer

Sorted ContentMy core strengths include information architecture, content strategy, UX strategy and design, user research and testing, content migration and transformation, content workflow and governance, workshops, education, leadership, and mentorship. From Fortune 100 companies to start-ups and small businesses, I work with organizations of all sizes across a variety of industries, including healthcare, fitness, retail, agriculture, higher education, school photography, hospital systems, and financial services. Whether you need someone to work independently or collaborate with a diverse team to get the job done, my experience includes a variety of engagement configurations. Based in Minneapolis, MN, I work with organizations across the globe on project-based work or as a flexible team addition.
D

Partner & Co-Founder

Dialog StudiosSep 2012 - Jun 2020 • 7 yrs 10 mosDialog Studios is a team of career communications professionals with a single goal: Help great clients make great content. Whether you call our work content strategy, communications planning, marketing, or something else—we’re ready to help you succeed. Our services include: Identifying content problems or opportunities, Fixing existing content, Envisioning new content, Preparing for a launch or deadline, Streamlining content processes and roles, Measuring content effectiveness, Sustaining content success.
B

Director of Content Strategy

Brain TrafficSep 2008 - Sep 2012 • 4 yrs 1 moAs Director of Content Strategy, likely contributed to developing and overseeing content strategies, managing content projects, and leading a team of content strategists.
A

Site Experience Manager

Ameriprise Financial IncMay 2006 - Sep 2008 • 2 yrs 5 mosAs Site Experience Manager, likely responsible for managing and enhancing the user experience of the company's website, ensuring it meets business goals and user needs.
P

Senior Designer

Popular Front InteractiveJul 2004 - May 2006 • 1 yr 11 mosAs a Senior Designer, likely involved in creating and designing digital content and interfaces, collaborating with teams to deliver engaging user experiences.

Education

T

The University of Georgia

N/A, Graduate Study in Cortona, Italy1997
U

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts - Photography1993 - 1997
B

Bismarck High School

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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