# Onawa Gardiner

> Product design

Location: Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/onawa

I like designing user experiences that are grounded in sound structural reasoning. Knotty, complicated problems are the most enjoyable to solve, especially if it improves knowledge sharing and communication pathways. 

As an all around UX professional, I'm experience in UI design, interaction design, UX research methods, object modeling, and information architecture. My experience encompasses a wide range of industry - nonprofit, enterprise, auto, wholesale, higher education, startup, and consulting.

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Designer @ Glassdoor
Jan 2023 – Present

### Product Designer @ Glassdoor
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

### Product Designer @ TalentReef
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Denver, Colorado, United States

### Experience Designer + Information Architect @ The Understanding Group (TUG)
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

### Information Architecture Intern @ The Understanding Group (TUG)
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Ann Arbor, Michigan

### UX Intern @ Tesla
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Reno, Nevada Area

### Learner Engagement Assistant @ University of Michigan
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Ann Arbor

### Digital Marketing @ Freelance, self-employed
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Michigan

### Auxilar de Conversación @ Community of Madrid
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Madrid Area, Spain

### U-M Academic Innovation Marketing Specialist @ University of Michigan
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Ann Arbor, Michigan

### Marketing Manager @ West Side Beer Distributing
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

### Craft Specialist @ West Side Beer Distributing
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

### Social Media Strategist @ Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Saugatuck, Michigan

### Public Relations Intern @ West Michigan Environmental Action Council
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012

### Public Relations and Marketing Intern @ Founders Brewing Co.
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012

### Notes from Abroad Blogger. Lanthorn newspaper @ Grand Valley State University
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Allendale, Michigan

### Global Learning Leader @ Reach the World
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011

### Special Events and Community Engagement Intern @ Grand Rapids Symphony
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010

### Women's Center Intern @ Grand Valley State University
Jan 2009 – Jan 2010


## Education
### Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction
University of Michigan

### Masters in Science Information
University of Michigan

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising and Public Relations
Grand Valley State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/onawagardiner
- Website: https://onawagardiner.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-05