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Summary

As a seasoned senior product designer, I have two decades of creating user experiences that don’t just work—they wow! I geek out over intuitive designs and sleek interfaces that make users happy (and businesses thrive). Whether I’m sketching ideas, pixel-perfecting visuals, or brainstorming with cross-functional teams, I bring a mix of creativity, strategy, and good vibes to the table. With a sharp eye for detail and a knack for turning complex problems into simple, elegant solutions, I’ve built a career on making tech feel a little more human. I enjoy leading teams, fostering inclusion, mentoring designers, and turning ideas into beautifully functional designs that truly make a difference. I’m all about streamlining processes, sparking collaboration, and delivering results that everyone can feel proud of!

Experience

Sep 2023 - Oct 2024

UX Manager at Topcoder

Remote

  • Managed a team of designers and took charge of the User Experience initiative while the company revamped its flagship product. I successfully guided the UX through various business pivots as the company transformed, resulting in a user-centered experience that benefited both the business and its users.

  • Reimagined the companies entire platform on a very short timeline to reposition the company in the market and fill a void that was identified through research. Utilizing a Lean UX approach and collaborating closely with the main stakeholders we accomplished a self-service platform approach which significantly reduced the companies overhead by removing the need for employee involvement in clients launching work out to the crowdsource community.

  • Built and implemented two design systems to support Topcoder's marketing presence and their flagship platform.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2023

Associate UX Manager at Accenture

Remote

  • Worked on diverse client projects, taking on either a solo lead role or managing small design teams (3-4 designers) to improve user experiences and boost overall platform success.

  • Led a design collaboration effort with a large background check platform company to redesign their user experience for their users being verified through the system as well as their admin staff.

  • Spearheaded UX initiatives to develop significant internal proof of concept projects across multiple industries that support the company's wider array of white label product offerings. Industries represented in these efforts are Healthcare, Large scale data management, and PII protection platforms.

2018 - 2020

Senior UX Designer at Fairway Technologies

Hybrid

  • Worked with a variety of clients  across multiple industries to create and improve user experiences for both new and existing platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and increasing user engagement.

  • Dedicated significant time to rethinking a system utilized statewide by students and staff within the California State/UC school system to increase student success as they plan their education journey beyond high school.

  • Re-envisioned a Mortgage Point-of-Sale system to increase user satisfaction and reduce the time it takes both the borrowers and the underwriters to secure a loan for the borrower.

  • Reimagined a data center management platform to increase visibility of system health and decrease downtime due to lack of visibility of hardware end of life.

2011 - 2018

Lead UX Designer at Adicio

On site

  • Provided leadership and mentoring as the lead of the design team

  • Ensured our work aligned with the company's business goals by unifying the brand identity across three product lines.

  • Implemented new design processes and technologies to enhance team efficiency, product quality, and overall business success.

  • Played a key role in developing new features and established processes and tools that allowed customers to brand the platform products for smooth integration into their platforms.

2006 - 2011

UI / UX Designer at Adicio

On site

  • An essential contributor to projects from inception to production, utilizing a solid grasp of user-centered design principles.

  • Collaborated with key stakeholders and product owners to collect requirements and align with business objectives.

  • Created personas and user flows to effectively address both business and user needs.

  • Developed and refined wireframes to ensure high-quality outcomes, and designed pixel-perfect comps that integrated visually and functionally with Adicio’s existing platform.

  • Produced the final HTML/CSS in a PHP environment and partnered with the development team to ensure the final product realized the design vision.

2004 - 2006

Global Web Producer at Invitrogen

On site

  • Contributed to a team responsible for designing, producing, and managing the global Invitrogen website and electronic communications.

  • Enhanced the visual appeal while ensuring usability and marketing effectiveness.

  • Collaborated with various business segments to effectively promote thousands of products online, all while preserving the Invitrogen voice and brand identity.

Education

2004

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts | Graphic Design

Core Talents

User-Centered Design

I have a strong foundation in user-centered design thinking, with the ability to deeply understand and empathize with user needs, pain points, and motivations. I excel at identifying user problems and reframing them as opportunities for impactful design. Proficient in ideation techniques such as brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching, I bring creativity and clarity to the design process, ensuring solutions are both innovative and user-focused.

Strategic Thinking

I bring a strategic mindset to design, with a deep understanding of the product lifecycle and business objectives. I excel at aligning design goals with broader organizational strategies, ensuring that every project contributes to the company’s success. My strong analytical skills enable data-driven decision-making, while my ability to prioritize and allocate resources effectively keeps projects on track. 

Leadership

I excel at leading, mentoring, and growing design teams, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.  I bring experience in hiring and onboarding designers, ensuring they feel supported and empowered from day one. My leadership style focuses on inspiring teams around a shared vision and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront.

Stakeholder Management

I bring strong communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking to stakeholder management. I actively listen, build trust, and clearly present design decisions while balancing user needs with business goals. I’m skilled at aligning visions, negotiating priorities, and resolving conflicts to create productive relationships. By leveraging data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback, I maintain transparency throughout the design process, fostering trust and alignment. My adaptability, problem-solving skills, and deep understanding of business objectives help me deliver impactful, user-centered solutions.

UX/UI Design Collaboration

I have strong collaboration skills, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams such as product managers, developers, and researchers to drive project success. I effectively articulate design decisions and communicate ideas through clear and engaging presentations. With experience in leading design critiques and providing constructive feedback, I foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Design System Thinking

I have a strong understanding of how individual components contribute to creating a cohesive user experience. I’m skilled at conceptualizing reusable patterns and frameworks that ensure consistency across designs. My approach balances flexibility with structure, allowing for the development of scalable design systems that can adapt to evolving needs while maintaining a unified, seamless user experience.​
 

Storytelling and Communication

I specialize in crafting compelling narratives around design concepts to engage stakeholders and foster understanding. By visualizing abstract ideas through diagrams, sketches, and prototypes, I make complex concepts more accessible. I also excel at articulating the "why" behind design decisions, ensuring that my reasoning resonates with different audiences and aligns with both user needs and business goals.

Adaptability and Growth
I am committed to staying updated with industry trends and emerging design tools and techniques, ensuring my work remains innovative and relevant. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am highly adaptable to shifting priorities, allowing me to adjust quickly to changing needs. With strong self-management skills, I am able to effectively handle multiple projects and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.​

Primary Skills

  • Figma, Sketch, Adobe CS

  • Design systems

  • User journeys, personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, mockups

  • Iterative design and rapid prototyping

  • Responsive web and mobile design

  • User research

  • ​User Interface Design (UI)

  • Balancing user needs with business goals / technical feasibility

  • Information Architecture

  • Interaction Design

  • Solving complex challenges

  • Accessibility

  • Embracing ambiguity

  • Evolving design

  • Collaboration

  • Feature prioritization

  • HTML, CSS

  • Agile / Scrum Methodologies

  • Thinking ahead

  • Problem-solving and Analytical Thinking

  • Usability

References

Upon request.

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