ELLERY WREN
(Prior to 2024, my name was Danna Blumenau)
I’m an entrepreneur and multifaceted designer focused on creating delightful digital experiences and design solutions for both emerging and established brands. My psychology and counseling background gives me a unique insight into user research.
Aside from being a design snob, I’m also a serial entrepreneur, YouTuber, and curator of new ideas. I’m ambitious and can figure just about anything out. I get along with a wide variety of people and enjoy Kung Fu, acquiring energy assets, creating digital art, and learning new things.
I’m also a Master’s Level Student Counseling Intern, supervised by Jennifer Kendall, Ph.D., LMFT-S at Relevant Connections in Frisco, Texas, and in the future, will be practicing through:
- Goldfinch Counseling (Life transitions)
- Sage Finch Counseling (LGBTQ+ Focus)
- Gray Finch Counseling (Affair Recovery)
— Based in Plano, Texas (North of Dallas)
Contact me at dannablumenau@gmail.com or 214-444-8805.
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Arts – Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Feb 2024
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
August 2022
Bachelor of Arts – Art & Technology (UI/UX Design)
University of Texas at Dallas
May 2018
Google UX Design
Module 1: Foundation of User Experience (US) Design
December 2021
E X P E R I E N C E
Founder & User Experience Designer
Blue Mesa Minerals | Blue Mesa Renewables
2019 – Present
Lead UI/UX Designer
Voodoo Robotics
2013 – 2019
Automated & Manual Software Testing
Unitrin | CitiGroup | DataReturn
1999 – 2005
D E S I G N S K I L L S
Branding
Graphic Design
UX Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Interface Design
User Experience Design
Interaction Design
Ideation & Brainstorming
Design & Business Strategy
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Click Rate Optimization (CRO)
T E C H S K I L L S
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Figma
Axure
WordPress
HTML & CSS
Microsoft Office
macOS iWork
Google Office