Kat Wheeler

UX | Design Strategy

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About Me

What I Do

I empower non-data savvy teams to unlock business growth through smarter dashboards. My approach helps teams confidently use data, even if they’ve never touched a dashboard before.

My Specialty – Fewer Dashboards, More Impact

I help teams shift from quantity to quality.

  • Designed 17+ centralized dashboards (in Power BI and Tableau) used by multiple teams
  • Replace scattered, ad hoc reports with one unified experience that drives alignment
  • Built to support 75–100 metrics on a single page without overwhelming users

My Method – Smart Design + Scalable Strategy

I use interaction and responsive design tactics to scale dashboards while keeping them simple.

  • Turn complex data into clean, accessible insights
  • Elevate dashboard lifespan with recyclable, sustainable frameworks
  • Enable dashboards to grow with your business; not against it

The Business Value

Dashboards built for collaboration and long-term performance.

  • Break down silos so multiple teams can operate from one source of truth
  • Boost idea-sharing and cross-team alignment
  • Extend dashboard shelf life, reducing rework and maintenance
  • Create a foundation for data-driven decision-making across departments

Proven Results

Clients consistently report improved clarity, speed, and confidence in decision-making

More than 80% of my work has helped non-technical teams embrace data tools with ease

Dashboards I’ve built have directly improved business outcomes and team productivity

One dashboard reached 927% engagement relative to expected use, showcasing deep adoption and workflow integration

Product Exposure

Here is a high level summary of all of the products I have worked on for each company throughout my years in UX.

Responsive Websites

1. ExxonMobil – SharePoint Website (2024)
2. MetLife – Retirement Income Center Website (2024)
3. FRNSH – Company Website (2024)
4. Optimal Balanced Pharmacy – Company Website (2023)
5. Trava – Company Website (2023)

AI Exposure

1. Microsoft Global Sales Team – Procurement Experience (2023)
2. Microsoft Global Sales Team – HR Onboarding Experience (2023)
3. Microsoft Global Sales Team – Utility Management Experience (2023)
4. Microsoft Global Sales Team – Manufacturing Malfunction Management Experience (2023)

Mobile Application

1. Kemper Insurance – Sales Client Management Tool (2022)

Dashboard
ExxonMobil

1. Americas Team – Marketing Services Performance
2. European Team – Marketing Services Performance
3. Global Team – Marketing Services Performance
4. Manufacturing Plant Refinery Team – Project Management Dashboard
5. Job Family – Member Management Dashboard
6. Manufacturing Plant Refinery Team – Refinery Safety Dashboard

Microsoft

1. Cyber Security Team – Standards Adoption Dashboard
2. Development Operations Team – Developer Experience Dashboard
3. Development Operations Team – AI Return on Investment Dashboard
4. Project Management Team – Cyber Security Inventory Adoption Dashboard
5. Creative Team – ROI/Project Management Dashboard

Wayfair

1. Marketing Team – Inventory Management Dashboard

Kemper

1. Data Analytics Team – Return On Investment Dashboard
2. Data Analytics Team – Resource Allocation Dashboard
3. Data Analytics Team – Custom Dashboard