Melba Searcy🇺🇸
UX Lead at IQVIA
About Melba Searcy
UX Lead at IQVIA
I’m originally from Nashville, TN, but I’ve been in Atlanta long enough to be considered an ATLien. I have a B.F.A. in Fine Art and Design from Hampton University. My “design career” started in 8th grade when I began working on digital projects for friends of my parents. By the time I reached my sophomore year of high school, I was pretty sure about what I wanted to do for a living. I simply enjoy what I do – solving problems and helping people. I have experience working within different industries: finance, non-profit, manufacturing, government, talent acquisition, human resources, insurance and healthcare, mainly in enterprise UX environments.
I also have a real passion for music. Mainly House Music (real House Music) and Detroit Techno. I also love to go kayak-fishing, hiking and camping. My other passion is volunteering. I have volunteered as an Adult Leader with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, a Mentor with Girls Who Code and I currently sit on the board for Paddle-4-Tomorrow: an organization who’s mission is to introduce disadvantaged children to the outdoors and outdoor activities.
Expertise
Sessions with Melba Searcy
- Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship
What mentees say
“Melba was great to talk to! She has such great energy which is contagious. She gave me great advice on my portfolio and I appreciated the feedback.”
“Melba was the first mentor I booked on ADPList and I'm glad I did. I answered all the questions she requested and we went over everything from my goals to my portfolio. I look forward to check-in with her in the future. Highly recommend booking some time with her.”
“Melba is the absolute BEST. I reached out to her when I started my first design job as a "lone wolf designer" and she has been nothing but a wealth of resource and support. She has also been a great support with my job search. Melba keeps it real and treats you as a friend and an equal, which makes her incredibly easy to talk to and feel immediately comfortable around.”