Annie Conn
About Annie Conn
Annie Conn serves as the Principal Experience Designer at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in arts management and experience in various roles, she focuses on employee engagement and recruitment across multiple functions.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Annie Conn has served as Principal Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks since 2013. In this role, she has been involved in various aspects of people management and recruiting across all functions at ThoughtWorks Studios in North America. Her responsibilities include overseeing recruitment for marketing, sales, training, support, and technical hiring. Additionally, she manages employee engagement, feedback cycles, and HR issues, contributing to the overall workplace culture and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Annie Conn held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Gallery Assistant at Pewabic Pottery for nine months in the Greater Detroit Area from 2004 to 2005. Following this, she served as an Arts and Cultural Programming Assistant at Beijing City International School for one year in 2005-2006. She also worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at Draftfcb from 2008 to 2011 and as a Talent Scout at ThoughtWorks from 2011 to 2012, both roles based in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Expertise
Annie Conn completed her high school education at Taipei American School, earning a High School Diploma from 1996 to 2000. She then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at Michigan State University from 2000 to 2005. In 2006, she studied Arts Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for 11 months. Her educational background supports her expertise in design and management within the experience design field.
Background
Annie Conn has a diverse background that spans multiple countries and industries. She has lived and worked in various locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Detroit Area, Beijing City, and the Greater Chicago Area. This international experience has enriched her perspective in design and recruitment, allowing her to adapt to different cultural contexts and professional environments.