About me

As a Product Designer, I specialize in the entire design process, from research and discovery to ideation and hand-off. When I'm not immersed in design, you can find me exploring the stunning mountains of the Pacific Northwest, spending time with family, traveling to new destinations for hiking adventures, and indulging in creative pursuits like pottery.
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10+ years of experience in design and development

My design career began in the visual space, collaborating with clients as a graphic designer. However, my perspective evolved as I envisioned the customer's experience—imagining them opening an envelope filled with what many might dismiss as "junk mail." This shift in thinking revealed my true calling: UX design.

As a strategic product designer, I specialize in:
  • Unifying diverse relationships and requirements
  • Crafting scalable user experiences
  • Balancing the needs of multiple user personas

Most recently, I designed enterprise-level solutions across the platform, focusing on creating seamless experiences for both admins and end-users. In my previous role, I assisted businesses in evaluating their pay practices to ensure fair compensation, demonstrating my ability to apply UX principles to complex, data-driven challenges.

Experience

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Career break
Sometimes it's important to take a step back and reassess your values in relation to your work. I took a break starting in June to do just that and be the primary caregiver to my elementary schooler during her summer break.
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Senior product designer
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024
  • Led product vision and strategy for user setup within the platform team, driving increased user adoption and engagement among enterprise customers.
  • Leveraged in-depth knowledge to identify and address complex cross-team issues. Collaborated effectively with diverse teams to develop new features that aligned user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals.
  • Defined long-term plans and broke them down into actionable, impactful milestones to ensure progress and achieve objectives.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders and executives, presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Led UX workshops and visioning sessions to align teams, define roadmaps, and foster a positive team culture focused on mission and purpose.
Product designer
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
  • Led the design process from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups within the admin governance team, working across three time zones: Seattle, Boston, and Dublin.
  • Created user flows, prototypes, and hi-fidelity designs to address functionality gaps while balancing user needs and business goals.
  • Collaborated closely with product managers and engineers to define and iterate on product requirements and roadmap.
  • Effectively presented and communicated design concepts and rationale to stakeholders gaining support for UX initiatives, incorporating feedback and iterating as needed.
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Senior product designer
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Successfully transformed project goals and user needs into intuitive and effective design solutions.
  • Managed the entire design process, from initial research to the creation of high-fidelity mockups. Incorporated user feedback to drive continuous improvements in the design process.
  • Collaborated closely with two product teams, including product managers, business analysts, data scientists, engineering directors, and engineers.
  • Balanced hands-on design work with strategic planning to ensure visually appealing solutions that aligned with business objectives.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior designers.
Product designer
May 2018 - Oct 2019
  • Successfully led the design process for 5 products across 3 development teams.
  • Utilized user data and analytics to make informed design decisions and optimize user experience.
  • Worked closely with product managers and engineers to define product requirements, scope features, and prioritize initiatives.
  • Effectively communicated design concepts and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Senior visual designer
Aug 2016 - May 2018
  • Played a pivotal role as the founding designer for B2B products, creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces in a fast-paced agile environment.
  • Championed and defined the product designer role within the company, becoming the first dedicated UX-focused design hire.
  • Contributed to the development and evolution of the company's design system, addressing inconsistencies and ensuring a cohesive visual design across the product.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-centered design solutions.
Visual designer
Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
  • Designed intuitive and user-friendly interfaces across a suite of SaaS products, ensuring a consistent visual language and brand experience across all platforms.
  • Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and gather feedback from stakeholders.
  • Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to deliver design solutions.
  • Incorporated user-centered design principles to improve the usability of products, enhancing the overall user experience.
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Junior art director
May 2014 - Oct 2015
  • Designed a wide range of marketing materials, including emails, presentations, and other collateral, for major brands such as Microsoft and AT&T.
  • Led marketing projects from concept to completion, collaborating effectively with creative teams to develop innovative and engaging campaigns.
  • Worked closely with account managers, project managers and developers to ensure that deliverables exceeded client expectations and aligned with project objectives.
  • Contributed to the development of creative strategies and provided valuable design insights.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in marketing and design.
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Lead graphic design volunteer
Nov 2013 - Jun 2015
  • Developed and implemented a Graphic Standards Manual to ensure consistent brand representation across all channels.
  • Designed marketing materials, including logos, forms, brochures, emails, banners, and presentations.
  • Established and maintained creative processes and provided training to team members on brand guidelines.
  • Curated and maintained a centralized photo library and creative asset repository.
  • Collaborated with the program director and a team of scientists to develop effective visual communication strategies.