"We are not privy to the stories behind people's actions, so we should be patient with others and suspend judgement of them, recognizing the limits of our understanding." - Epictetus
Always Curious
UX Design
research
Art & Design
Megan Seastedt
Design Philosophy
Skills
Education
Design is never neutral. Design decisions are always a choice on how you, or your business, will show up in the world.
Empathy is where curiosity meets method. The ability to recognize, understand, and relate to the user comes from a deep, caring approach that is directed toward solving problems.
The goal is not perfection; process, honesty, and the absence of ego to diagnose what went wrong and try again. Iteration isn't just a design phase. It's a disposition.
Technical
Transferable
XM
Qualtrics
Empathy
Communication
Problem Solving
Structured work style
Strategic
Level Headed
Agile & flexible
Oregon State University Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Specialty: Graphic Design & UX Design
Jamestown Business College
Associates: Business Administration
Specialty: Marketing & Management
Professional Certifications:
International HACCP Alliance: HACCP Certification
AIB International: PCQI Certification
NSF Training: SQF Certification
ABG: Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering
Portland State University: Business of Craft Beverages
DESK: Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen
Weekly Pantry
Harm Reduction
Graphic Design
Work Experience
Volunteer
Athletic Brewing Company
Food Safety & Compliance Specialist | April 2025 – Present
Production Brewer & Lead Brewer | April 2024 – April 2025
Developed food safety protocols, translating regulations into clear documentation for cross-functional teams
Evaluated workflows to identify failure points, applying human factors thinking to behavior under pressure
Maintained quality assurance standards across production, ensuring consistency and safety
North Country Brewing
Production Manager | May 2019 - January 2022
Oversaw production operations across departments, managing interdependencies under real constraints
Led cross-functional collaboration, translating priorities across groups with competing goals
Developed branding initiatives applying visual communication and information hierarchy to market positioning
The Animal Haven
Dog Walker
Foster
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Head Brewer | May 2014 - May 2019
Led end-to-end production across two locations under consistent time and resource constraints
Iterated continuously on recipes based on feedback and audience, balancing creativity with business goals
Designed beer programs for distinct audiences, applying segmentation and persona thinking