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I have been a creative thinker and problem solver from an early age. In elementary school I worked with another student outside of school hours to create a larger-than-life replica of a Macintosh keyboard (from recycled McDonald's sandwich containers). I should have known then that my life would be heavily connected to - and career driven by - technology.
This initial version of the keyboard felt a bit “klunky” according to Steve Jobs.
Through my experiences as a photographer and assistant as well as a designer, director, and experience enthusiast one thing has held true - delivering a high level of professionalism and detail en route to a lovable end result that leaves clients and customers confident and comfortable with the outcomes, and excited for what’s yet to come.
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
— Helen Keller
PwC Experience Center
Sep 2021 - Present
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Work with strategists and designers to translate business challenges into delightful experiences that maximize value for clients and users
Direct and manage designers to deliver high quality concept sketches, wireframes, user journeys, mockups, and prototypes for a wide range of experiences
Help the project team plan and run effective client workshops and client stakeholder meetings
Identify and execute on the best methods: user research, user-centered design and testing within client constraints to secure intended outcomes
Assist strategy team to facilitate effective decision-making with clients
Monitor and have knowledge of wider industry product design trends and relevant technology trends
Inspire and maintain team and office culture through online and offline hangouts, reviews, and general best practices and skills sharing
Moonshot by Pactera Edge
Oct 2016 - Sep 2021
DESIGN MANAGER
Ensure successful implementation of features against creative goals and production deadlines
Evangelize a user-centered design approach through the testing and iteration of concepts
Partner with product, engineers, and the members of the design and research teams to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch
Mentor and motivate the internal design team in support of both department and personal growth
Along with company leadership, advocate for and continually enhance the employee experience through emphasis on communication and maintaining company culture
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Develop and maintain detailed design documentation including specifications and style guides
Use data collected from research, user testing and market analysis to create truly user-centric designs and experiences
Continuously design and uphold the company brand standards and brand experience
lllustrate and communicate complex design solutions across uses cases by creating process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high fidelity mock-ups
Razorfish
Apr 2012 – Jul 2016
ART DIRECTOR
Collaborate with creative and experience leads to deliver forward-thinking design solutions and concepts that exceed client needs and expectations
Direct and delegate to project creative team and outside vendors and/or specialists
Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management
Balance strategic development with client business objectives
SENIOR DESIGNER
Web & User Interface Design and Direction
Provide design support for a Fortune 50 client in the financial and insurance industry
Collaborate with design team on the design and development of a new, responsive website design as well as an updated style guidelines system and website design templates
Create comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables when required
Build and maintain relationship with clients, partner agencies, photographers, production companies, talent agencies and other vendors