Melanie Morgan
About Melanie Morgan
Melanie Morgan is a Senior Business Analyst specializing in UI/UX design and custom app development, currently employed at Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. She has extensive experience in financial aid management and business systems analysis, having worked at various educational institutions and companies in Texas.
Current Role at Whirlwind Steel Buildings
Melanie Morgan serves as a Senior Business Analyst at Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. since 2022. In this capacity, she specializes in UI/UX design and custom application development. Her role involves utilizing various tools such as Figma, Azure DevOps, Smartsheets, and Adobe Creative Suite. Melanie leads special projects that include the development of a customer relationship management (CRM) system, customer portal, employee portal, and corporate website. Her focus on user experience and design ensures that the applications meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Melanie Morgan has extensive experience in the higher education sector. She worked at Lone Star College as a Senior Business Analyst and Training Manager for Financial Aid from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as the District Director of Financial Aid at Blinn College for one year. Her career in financial aid also includes roles at Rice University as Assistant Director of Financial Aid and at the University of Houston as Assistant Director of Financial Aid Customer Service. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in financial systems and customer service.
Experience in Business Analysis and Cyber Security
Before her current role, Melanie held positions at Cornerstone Building Brands, where she worked as a Senior Business Analyst focusing on Cyber Security, Risk Management, and Compliance from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Senior Business Analyst for UI/UX Design at the same company from 2018 to 2021. These roles enhanced her analytical skills and provided her with insights into risk management and compliance in a corporate environment.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Melanie Morgan earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Houston, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the same institution. Her educational background supports her strategic mindset and competency in process mapping and user stories, which are essential in her business analysis roles.
Skills in UI/UX Design and Process Mapping
Melanie possesses strong skills in UI/UX design, having developed a comprehensive design system and wireframes for multiple custom applications. Her expertise in process mapping and user stories is crucial for gathering requirements and making solution recommendations. She is recognized for her strategic mindset, ideation capabilities, and futuristic thinking, which contribute to her effectiveness as a problem solver and advocate in her field.