Joel Tarver
About Joel Tarver
Joel Tarver is the Experience Design & Data Manager at ExxonMobil, with a diverse background in user experience, digital marketing, and design thinking.
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Joel Tarver currently holds the position of Experience Design & Data Manager at ExxonMobil. Since 2022, he has been responsible for spearheading experience design and data management projects in Houston, Texas.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Joel Tarver has an extensive career at ExxonMobil, with roles including Experience Design & Data Manager (since 2022), Design Program Manager Corporate IT (2018-2022), UI, UX & Design Thinking Subject Matter Expert (2017-2018), and User Experience & Design Thinking Subject Matter Expert (Consultant) from 2015 to 2017. His work has involved significant contributions to design thinking and user experience initiatives across various capacities in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas.
Past Positions at Baker Hughes
Before his tenure at ExxonMobil, Joel served in several key positions at Baker Hughes. These included Senior Manager Digital Marketing (2013-2015), Manager User Interface/User Experience for Web, Mobile, and Desktop Applications (2010-2013), and User Interface and User Experience Specialist (2006-2010). Joel was instrumental in leading digital marketing and user experience projects during his time with the company.
Founding and Other Roles
Joel was the Founder/Owner of t squared design, leading the company for 10 years from 1999 to 2009. Additionally, he worked at American Auto Insurance Agency, Inc as Vice President (1994-1999), and at Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore as Manager (1990-1991). These roles highlighted his leadership and managerial skills across diverse industries.
Educational Background
Joel Tarver holds a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Supervision with a minor in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology from the University of Houston (2012-2016). He also studied Communications at Texas State University (1991-1994) and The University of Alabama (1988-1990). His early education was completed at Second Baptist High School, where he achieved his Diploma in 1988.