Location
USARate
$100
/ per hour
Years of experience
10+About
As a seasoned UX Design leader, I have consistently delivered innovative solutions across a variety of platforms, including mobile, web, tablet, and smart TVs. My experience spans over two decades, during which I've led and scaled design teams to craft high-quality user experiences for enterprise applications. At Palazzo, I'm currently focusing on designing the UX for an AI-powered interior design platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine and integrate AI-driven features seamlessly. My approach is rooted in design thinking, ensuring that every product I work on maximizes user engagement, usability, and satisfaction. In my previous roles, I held leadership positions where I spearheaded the development of design systems, streamlined product design operations, and cultivated a strong, user-centric design culture. I have a proven track record of guiding teams through design thinking sessions and implementing effective design processes that accelerate development. My background as a graphic designer further enriches my expertise, allowing me to approach product design with a comprehensive understanding of visual communication and branding. I am passionate about fostering collaborative environments and continuously pushing the boundaries of design to create impactful, user-friendly products.Tech Stack
Design, Adobe Suite, Agile, Confluence, Figma, Jira, Product, Sketch, Slack, UXExperience
- Leading the UX design for an AI-powered interior design platform to drive engagement, maximize usability, and enhance user satisfaction.
- Working closely with product managers, engineers, content creators, and business partners to refine and integrate AI-driven features across mobile and web platforms.
- Managing and scaling design teams to deliver high-quality user experiences for enterprise applications, fostering a collaborative and user-centric design culture.
- Initiating and developing design systems to ensure consistent and performant components across enterprise products and apps.
- Streamlining product design processes to accelerate development and improve team performance.
- Leading design thinking sessions and team ceremonies, including design reviews, ideation, and prototype sessions, to enhance collaboration and innovation.
- Developing intuitive UX for consumer and business apps through user research, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
Employment history
Product Design Consultant, Palazzo
April 2024 - Present
- Designing the UX for a transformative AI-powered interior design platform to drive engagement and maximize usability.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and refine AI-driven features.
- Ensuring seamless integration and exceptional UX across mobile and web platforms.
- Focusing on user satisfaction through simple and intuitive interactions.
Director, Product Design, SEC Networks
February 2020 - March 2024
- Defined the UX design vision and solutions for the SEC Now streaming service across mobile, tablet, web, and smart TVs.
- Led design thinking sessions with product managers, engineers, content creators, and business partners.
- Implemented team ceremonies, including design reviews, ideating, and prototype sessions.
- Drove innovation in product design to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
Director of Product Design, SkySlope
September 2019 - October 2019
- Led design and research efforts to develop AI-powered features and workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of new features.
- Focused on enhancing the user experience across various digital platforms.
- Implemented design strategies that align with business goals and user needs.
Director, Product Design, ZapLabs
July 2015 - June 2019
- Streamlined product design operations to establish high-performing teams.
- Led a team of 14 designers with diverse skill sets, cultivating a collaborative and user-centric design culture.
- Formed a design system initiative to deliver consistent, performant components across enterprise products and apps.
- Accelerated development by optimizing design processes and workflows.
Senior UX Designer & Design Manager, BoomTown
June 2006 - July 2015
- Collaborated on the development of white-label, cross-platform digital products and online marketing tools.
- Crafted intuitive UX for consumer and business apps, from understanding user needs to prototyping and user testing.
- Led the design of user-centric solutions to improve business for real estate agents and brokerages.
- Developed and implemented UX strategies that aligned with business objectives.
Graphic Designer, BoomTown
May 2004 - June 2006
- Developed a real-time business dashboard with data visualizations to enhance engagement and decision-making.
- Led the company rebranding, implementing new brand standards across the website, landing pages, and collateral.
- Created visual assets for digital and print media to support marketing efforts.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
Senior Graphic Designer, Tangent Computer
March 1998 - October 2003
- Conceptualized and implemented marketing campaigns for digital and print media.
- Designed websites, landing pages, product data sheets, advertising collateral, presentation decks, and email marketing materials.
- Drove sales and growth through effective visual communication and branding strategies.
- Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align design efforts with business goals.
Graphic Designer, Daily Journal Corporation
April 1996 - January 1998
- Designed company and client websites, banner ads, magazine covers, digital brochures, print advertising, direct mailers, and annuals.
- Coordinated design projects with service bureaus, printers, and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Developed visual content to support marketing and promotional campaigns.
- Maintained brand consistency across all design outputs.
Education history
Cal Poly Pomona
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design