Design Theory
I have a background in mobile and desktop design working in the both the enterprise and consumer markets. I have experience in UX research, user testing sessions, task flows, user journeys, site maps, and running design workshops. I have worked with engineers, designers, product managers and researchers as a manager across teams of 2 to 6.
Work Experience
WEBAI Staff Product Designer (2023 - 2026) - San Francisco, CA
I was hired as the founding designer that continued to lead WebAI's design department from its inception. I collaborated with Engineering and Product to build and launch WebAI’s application suite from alpha to release.
I mentored designers and have implemented key processes for the design team. I established cross-department rituals, documentation and communications across the company.
Integrated existing AI tools for the design team to improve design concepts, research efforts, and engineering handoff.
Defined a continuous research process, including discovery interviews, concept testing, usability studies, surveys, and one-click prototypes.
Drove a successful AI model building increase by 80%
Expanded the design team by developing onboarding materials, regular design rituals, mentorship to new hires, and built a leveling rubric to track title leveling.
META Product Designer V - Contract (2022 - 2023) - Los Angeles, CA
Managed the product suite across the Privacy, Legal, and Contracts teams. I lead long-scale releases and collaborated on short-term updates with the engineering and product teams.
Worked closely with my Design Manager to orchestrate and partake in a Design-Thinking workshop to conceptualize new features for the Meta Privacy team.
Ensured comprehensive documentation for smooth engineering handoff.
Ran multiple user research efforts which cataloged system-wide improvements across the suite of tool.
Increased engagement on features by 17%
Stood in as a Product/Project Manager for various projects.
CANDY DIGITAL Senior Product Designer (2021 - 2022) - Los Angeles, CA
Was the founding Senior Product Designer. Built and developed Candy’s multiple products in collaboration with the Design Lead. Led c-suite presentations and coordinated cross-department stand-ups
Built Figma design system for easy editing of design components and decreased design work timelines.
Worked with engineering team to build a development component library for the to speed up development.
Distributed design templates and assets to design team to accelerate workflows.
CAPCO CONSULTING Product Design Consultant (2018 - 2021) - New York, NY
Managed projects for tier one banks (UBS and Morgan Stanley) as a project manager and UI/UX lead. Collaborated with partners to define scopes and timelines, while directing teams of 2 - 6 members, including Researchers, Designers, Associates, and Engineers. Facilitated communication with clients, key stakeholders, and c-suite members.
Led design projects that were cited as the direct reason for contract renewals for the firm.q
Ran the firm’s design expansion into West Coast clients.
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE Senior Designer (2013 - 2017) - New York, NY
Spearheaded design strategy for author’s design work, including Haruki Murakami, Scott Kelly, and Jo Nesbø. Worked with the engineering team to develop responsive websites and emails, revamping the division's email strategy and branding. Led art direction and execution for cross- platform promotion.
ADDITIONAL CLIENTS
Victoria’s Secret, LeafLink, Bloomberg, Macy’s, Columbia University, Lord & Taylor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Curious George mobile app.
Education
Syracuse University (2005 - 2009)
S.I. Newhouse School of Communications
Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design
Continuing Education
UX Writing
UXContent.com (2022)
User Experience Design
General Assembly (2017)
Gourmet Typography
The School of Visual Arts (2016)
Digital Experience
I am fluent in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and additional experience in motion graphics, video editing, digital layout, photo manipulation and cross-media integration.
Applications
Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Jira, Coding & Dev