Sara Finkle
About Sara Finkle
Sara Finkle is a Product Designer at OMG in Dallas, Texas, with a background in psychology, music, and education. She has experience in creating design systems and enhancing user experience through her work in various roles, including teaching and music performance.
Work at OrderMyGear
Sara Finkle has been employed as a Product Designer at OrderMyGear (OMG) since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to the development of the company's design system by creating reusable components and extensive documentation. Her efforts have increased consistency across the product. Additionally, she has created workflows that facilitate the handoff of components to the engineering team, which has improved production speed. Sara's work at OMG focuses on enhancing user experience within the software as a service (SAAS) platform.
Education and Expertise
Sara Finkle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York College at Oswego. She furthered her education in design by completing the UX Academy Certificate program at Designlab, specializing in UX Design. Her educational background in psychology informs her design decisions, allowing her to create user-centric solutions. Sara's expertise spans across product design, user experience, and design system management.
Background
Sara Finkle has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education, music, and design. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Product Designer at DemocracyLab for three months in 2021. She also served as an Elementary School Teacher at The Early Light Academy at Daybreak from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she has experience as a Music Teacher at both Neighborhood Arts & Music School and In Home Music Teachers. Her early career included a position as a Library Assistant at the University of North Texas.
Achievements
During her tenure as a Product Designer, Sara Finkle has spearheaded significant initiatives, including the design system effort at OMG. She has ideated, built flows, and tested prototypes to address complex challenges within the SAAS platform. Her ability to present and perform to large groups, developed through her teaching and music experiences, enhances her effectiveness in communicating design concepts. As a bandleader, she demonstrated project management skills by managing financials, organizing music, and planning events.