Objective
Cultivating a career spanning over 20 years as a designer, I've honed my expertise in digital design, UX, and art direction.
I am passionate about creating beautiful and memorable experiences by leading projects from conception to delivery. I am a passionate problem solver with a focus on creating user-friendly solutions. I thrive on continuous learning, developing my UX skills, and collaborating with others in the field of product design.
Experience
NTWRK, Lead Product Designer
2022-present
As a Product Designer for NTWRK, I craft experiences that merge e-commerce and live shopping, with a process that includes user interviews, testing, stakeholder communication, wireframes, and close collaboration with engineers. Every project is a chance to revolutionize shopping, creating memorable and meaningful interactions.
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Shift, Staff Product Designer
2021-2022
Shift, an online used car marketplace hired me as a Staff Product Designer. I worked with other designers to develop a design system that unified the brand's identity and user experience. I was responsible for various aspects of the website and app to ensure a seamless experience for our customers.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors, Sr. UI/UX Designer
2021
Academy Sports and Outdoors, a leading outdoor sporting goods company, I served as a Senior Product Designer, working collaboratively with a talented team. Leveraging user insights gained from discovery and testing, we collectively contributed to the creation of transformative new experiences and features, revolutionizing the entire e-commerce journey and elevating the company's digital presence.
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Ell Creative, Interactive Art Director
2013-2021
At Ell Creative, a local advertising agency in Houston, Texas, I served as an Art Director for almost seven years. I focused on creating websites and interactive experiences, bringing clients' creative visions to life. I worked closely with developers, animators, copywriters, and project managers, ensuring excellence in our projects.
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Zappos, Sr. Visual Web Designer
2011-2013
Zappos started as an online shoe store and later expanded to include clothing. As a Senior Visual Web Designer, my role included curating visual marketing assets, directing photoshoots, and shaping seasonal campaigns. I worked closely with the team to ensure that all assets were consistently refreshed and aligned across digital platforms.
UX/UI
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Flows
Usability Testing
User Personas
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Mobile and Responsive Design
User-Centered Design
Design
Visual Communication
Branding and Identity Design
Typography
Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Print Design
Digital Design
Illustration
Color Theory
Layout Design
Art Direction
Photo Editing
Animations