Digital Product & Interaction Designer
Strategist, Speaker, Mentor, Gamer, Human
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I use design to tell a story and technology to solve problems. I've moved the needle and made mistakes. I've played it safe and pushed boundaries. I ask tough questions but listen carefully. I'm involved in the design community and bring people together. I've worked across humble startups and massive corporations. I'm proud of all I've done so far and excited for what's to come. Learn more about me or what it means to slay dragons.
Slaying dragons is solving problems. From startups to industry titans I've been largely successful at solving user problems and business challenges across a variety of apps and platforms. I believe in building solid, human-centered solutions driven by research, informed by data, and inspired by instinct. I leverage insight and experience to help navigate the course from idea to product, delivering end-to-end solutions enjoyed by millions. Take a look.
At SiriusXM, I'm proudly helping build the new website experience. From customer account manangement to the re-imagining of Sports, I lead interaction and UX design initiatives while working with a talented team to launch the Phoenix redesign. See it
Through Toptal, I worked with directly with the Director of Product at Knowledge to Practice to help elevate the user experience of their app, CurrentMD. I created, tested, and implemented highly requested product features, helping Doctors keep up on learning.
Taking the opportunity to help a friend, I led the redesign of this website from the ground up. The client needed to get their properties into renters hands. I created a simple UI and borrowed familiar patterns to help users find and book rentals quicker and much easier – making the client happy.
Location Independent
Jan 2011 - Ongoing
As a Designer, I've successfully helped elevate brand, services, and digital products. I play a critical role in helping clients, teams, and companies reimagine possibilities and bring their ideas to life.
As a Speaker, I'm here to inspire and engage audiences of any size and demographic. Invite me to speak to your classes or students in a solo AMA format or group panel discussion. I'll lend a refreshing and honest perspective, and convey passion that is palpable.
Washington, DC
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
I Owned the product design and UX initiatives on one of U Group's primary Department of Defense contracts and largest challenges. worked along side four product and development work-streams to build a start of the art web application to help Military Branches find and fund small businesses and academia to build innovative technology.
I led a small team of UX designers to do the fun design stuff like; user research, discovery, competitive analysis, ideation, wire-framing, prototyping, user testing, and implementation with development.
Aside from the web platform, I was responsible for leading workshops, coaching designers, and elevating Product Design and User Experience across the organization.
Washington, DC
April 2017 - October 2017
At GEICO, I collaborated with various product and development teams and User Researchers to transform functional specs, test results, and business requirements into successful design solutions and product updates.
During a mobile app redesign effort I started with analysis of the mobile app's user pain points, which pointed me at the login experience. My redesign concept had a minimalist design aesthetic which in turn created a more focused user experience. This concept when tested three times in three groups resulted in a major success rate jump from its current login screen at 33% to the new concepts at 80%~.
I was invited to participate in an internal team competition to create a cutting-edge mobile experience using IBM’s Watson AI technology. My team’s next-level concept was chosen by the C-Level to inspire the next generation insurance assistant.
I worked on an array of products at GEICO including their award-winning mobile app. I've been told I helped push the team forward, think outside of the box, and to not be afraid to take risks.
Washington, DC
Jan 2017 - April 2017
New Orleans, La
Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
At Radolo - my first full time gig - I created simple, intuitive design solutions for custom web-based software and mobile apps.
Our small team helped clients reach their full potential, for real. We listened to what they needed and we delivered kick-ass, successful solutions to help raise customer conversion, manage teams and tasks, provide users with insights and real-time data so decision-makers can do their job more efficiently.
I was a part of the Design Army of Two and we were responsible for many initiatives. We led requirement sessions with clients to find the real problems and worked closely with them to provide the best possible solutions. We implemented the interactive features with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL Server and other technologies. We also helped test and quality check builds.
From design and user experience to front end development I learned a lot within these two years.
Over the years I've frequently been involved with hosting a variety of community-building events, workshops, portfolio reviews, podcasting, happy hours, building digital tools and much more.
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I lead the efforts behind the quick-to-fade, viral phenomenom, the Nola Pokecrawl. Based on Pokemon Go, this meant-to-be-private Facebook event quickly had thousands from all across the states "attending". Businesses were throwing money at us to participate. We capped the crawl at 500 "Trainers", designed and sold merch, held costume contests, band performances, and more. We even had to acquire a parade permit with police escorts! We partnered with the local LA-SPCA and raised over two grand for the pups and kitties in need.
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