Kristina O'connell
About Kristina O'connell
Kristina O'Connell is a Senior Product Designer and Product Owner for CRM at Boomtown, a real estate platform, where she has worked since 2013. With a strong background in human factors and applied cognition, she has held various roles in user experience and design across several organizations, contributing to her expertise in creating user-centric software products.
Work at BoomTown
Kristina O'Connell has been employed at BoomTown, a real estate platform, since 2013. She currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer, where she has worked for 11 years in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to her role as a designer, she has served as Product Owner for CRM since 2017. Her responsibilities include managing CRM products and ensuring they meet user needs. O'Connell's long tenure at BoomTown highlights her commitment to the company and her expertise in product design and management.
Education and Expertise
Kristina O'Connell earned a Master of Arts degree from George Mason University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Biology from Clemson University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in human factors and applied cognition, which enhances her ability to design user-centric software products. O'Connell's academic achievements contribute to her professional effectiveness.
Background
Kristina O'Connell has a diverse work history in user experience and product design. Prior to her current roles at BoomTown, she worked at several organizations. From 2009 to 2012, she served as an Interaction Designer at Blackbaud. She also held the position of User Experience Designer at Sparc, an Agile Systems Delivery Hub of Booz Allen Hamilton, from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Data and Information Specialist at the College of Charleston and as a Web Usability Intern at Blue Ion, LLC. Her early experience includes a role as an Experimental Researcher at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
Achievements
Kristina O'Connell is recognized for her contributions to academic knowledge as a published author in a peer-reviewed research journal. Her work reflects her commitment to advancing her field. Additionally, she has been involved in various team-based projects, including government contracts and volunteer consulting, which demonstrate her versatility and adaptability in different environments. O'Connell is known for her meticulous attention to detail, which is beneficial in her role as a Product Owner.