Alex Benson

Alex Benson's work experience includes:

1. Lead Product Designer, Product Expansion at Dave (2021 - present):

- Conducted workshops and led product ideation.

- Collaborated with Product leadership on strategic projects.

- Developed innovative strategies to contribute to organizational goals.

2. Lead Product Designer, Credit at Dave (2022 - 2023):

- Oversaw design of company's core service, Credit.

- Initiated redesign of flagship product, ExtraCash.

- Led three key strategic projects in partnership with Product.

3. Senior Product Designer at Dave (2021 - 2022).

4. Founder at Midwestern Originals (2015 - present):

- Started and managed the company.

5. Product Designer at Facebook (2019 - 2021).

6. Product Designer at Cremalab (2015 - 2019).

7. Full Stack Designer at Code Koalas (2014 - 2015):

- Managed design and marketing solutions for OmniBox.

- Designed major websites and assisted in brand redesign.

8. Director of User Experience at The Briefcase, LLC (2013 - 2014):

- Designed and developed the front end of a job search application.

- Went through revisions, funding rounds, and user testing.

- Brought 2 versions of the product to market.

9. Creative Director at FolioMatch (2013):

- Completed branding and worked on early versions of a web-based application.

- Managed marketing and print design responsibilities.

Overall, Alex Benson has a diverse background in product design and has held various leadership roles in reputable companies such as Dave, Facebook, and Code Koalas. They also have experience as a founder and in directing user experience.

From 2009 to 2010, Alex Benson attended The Art Institutes International-Minnesota, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design.