Katlan Henderson
About Katlan Henderson
Katlan Henderson is a Senior Product Designer at Dialexa, an IBM Company, with a background in digital product design and merchandising. With experience at JCPenney and a strong educational foundation in User Experience Design, Henderson focuses on creating user-centered solutions that drive sales and enhance user experiences.
Work at Dialexa
Katlan Henderson currently serves as a Senior Product Designer at Dialexa, an IBM Company, where she has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Digital Product Designer at the same company from 2021 to 2023. In her positions, she has focused on enhancing user experiences through research and data analytics, contributing to improved sales and conversion rates. Her collaboration with various teams, including product marketing and UX, has been instrumental in developing engaging site experiences.
Education and Expertise
Katlan Henderson studied at the University of North Texas, where she earned a degree in Merchandising and Buying Operations from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education in User Experience Design at CareerFoundry from 2020 to 2021. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both merchandising and UX design, enabling her to create meaningful solutions in her professional roles.
Background
Before her current role at Dialexa, Katlan Henderson gained experience in various positions. She worked as a Senior Digital Merchant at JCPenney from 2018 to 2021, where she applied her merchandising skills. Additionally, she held a Digital Merchandising Intern position at JCPenney for three months in 2018. Earlier in her career, she was a Backstage Production Intern at DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation from 2015 to 2018, which provided her with valuable insights into the design industry.
Professional Development
Katlan Henderson has actively pursued professional development in the design field. She embarked on a 10-month UX design learning journey to enhance her skills in creating user-centered designs. Furthermore, she has participated in several meetups and conferences within the design community, which have contributed to her growth and expertise in UX design.