About Me
As a Senior Product / UX Designer driven by passion, I have honed my skills and capabilities through my involvement in various expansive design projects. My leadership skills, excellent communication, collaborative approach, and exceptional problem-solving abilities have enabled me to deliver successful design solutions that align with both user needs and business goals. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and approach each project with dedication and hard work.
Experience
Senior Product Designer
DEPT
May 2023 – Mar 2024
Led end-to-end design process for multiple projects, from Discovery to Design QA, ensuring
alignment with stakeholder objectives and user needs
Presented strategic plans to clients by translating research findings into actionable insights
and crafting comprehensive Discovery Decks
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ideate, iterate, and refine design solutions,
fostering creativity and innovation
Presented designs effectively to gain approval and ensure project success and client satisfaction
Implemented robust design systems with detailed specs and annotations, streamlining
workflows, ensuring consistency, and enhancing efficiency and scalability
Senior Product Designer
Digital Scientists
Oct 2021 – Feb 2023
Led the design of a new website from beginning to end and received positive feedback from stakeholders
Created thoughtful, elegant solutions to complex problems and presented those solutions clearly
Conducted user research, and created user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Worked with developers to implement designs by creating specifications and documentation
Developed and implemented design guidelines and standards
Senior UX/UI Designer
CARNEVALE
Sep 2017 – Jun 2021
Designed and led the development of a UI prototype intended for showcasing at CES while meeting a tight deadline. Delivered exceptional results, featuring high-quality designs that garnered positive feedback at the event
Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as product manager, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs aligned with business goals and technical feasibility
Presented design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and clients, explaining design decisions and justifying design choices based on user research, data analysis, and business goals
Created design systems, style guides, and design templates to establish a consistent visual language for the product
Senior Graphic/Web Designer
Concept A Creative Studio
Sep 2014 – Sep 2017
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritized work, and delivered designs within tight deadlines
I worked with big and small clients to empower their brands through beautiful and purposeful design—branding, print, storyboarding, research, ideation, web designs, and marketing materials
Lead Graphic Designer
Magnum Coffee Roastery
Feb 2010 – Sep 2014
Designed private label packaging for coffee and tea, managed multiple projects, and developed marketing and sales materials—new product concepts, advertisements, presentations, and e-blasts
Mentored and coached junior designers and provided constructive feedback to improve their skills and performance
Knowledge
Education
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Skills
User Experience (UX) Design
User Interface (UI) Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Design Thinking
Information Architecture
Design Systems
Accessibility Standards
Interaction Design
Wireframing
User Flows
Responsive Design
Rapid Prototyping
Product Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Data-Driven Design
Problem-Solving
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Mentorship
Behavioral Insights
Presentation Skills
Feedback Integration
Agile Methodologies
Figma
Sketch
XD
Zeplin
InVision
Jira
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
After Effects
HTML and CSS
