Courtney Ackerson Barnes
About Courtney Ackerson Barnes
Courtney Ackerson Barnes is a Principal Experience Designer at FM Global with extensive experience in user experience and product design.
Title
Courtney Ackerson Barnes holds the title of Principal Experience Designer. In this role, Barnes is responsible for leading experience design initiatives, focusing on creating user-friendly and effective design solutions.
Currently Working at FM Global
Courtney Ackerson Barnes is currently at FM Global serving as the Principal Experience Designer. Barnes began this role in 2023, spearheading various projects aimed at enhancing user experience through strategic design frameworks.
Previous Roles at FM Global
Prior to the current position, Courtney Ackerson Barnes worked at FM Global as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, Barnes focused on refining user interfaces and improving usability to drive client engagement and satisfaction.
Experience at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Courtney Ackerson Barnes has an extensive background with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Roles there included Product Owner from 2021 to 2022, UX Designer/Product Designer from 2018 to 2022, and UX Design Intern in 2017. Barnes was involved in product management, user experience design, and project initiatives aimed at enhancing digital health solutions.
Early Career at University of South Carolina
Courtney Ackerson Barnes began their career at the University of South Carolina, working in the IT Service Desk from 2016 to 2018. This role involved providing technical support and developing IT skills that laid the foundation for their subsequent career in UX and product design.
Educational Background
Courtney Ackerson Barnes earned a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Information Technology from the University of South Carolina. This academic background, obtained between 2013 and 2017, provided a strong foundation in information systems, technology integration, and user-centered design principles.