Two-time Emmy-nominated design leader with 20 years of experience with 11+ years managing designers/design directors. Deep experience in UX/UI design, design prototyping (both in Figma and code), design systems, cross-functional collaboration and communicating with executive-level stakeholders.
Work Experience
- Released and maintained a design system to improve efficiency in design and React/Next.js
- Designed and tested new features for digital collectible withdrawal and physical+digital purchases
- Led an overhaul of the Candy website and marketplace experience to better educate users and improve the overall user experience
- Partnered with stakeholders to align technical goals with product vision, driving user-centered design and measurable outcomes
- Created product prototypes in SvelteKit including an interactive comic book reader
- Founded a decentralized web3 creative studio developing entertainment media IP, digital products and blockchain-based collectibles
- Built and managed a team of artists, engineers, and production specialists
- Drove multi-million dollar revenue within the first six months
- Scaled design team from 5 to 20 across three continents and 16 countries
- Led a design organization with 20 directors and UX, visual, and content designers
- Personally oversaw large digital transformation projects for the California DMV, Starbucks, Microsoft
- Led the design and UX for a range of digital publishing clients like The Next Web, AMC Networks
- Received two Emmy Award nominations for second screen apps: The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mad Men
- Successfully acquired by 10up in 2017
- Developed front-end interfaces for B2B and B2C digital products
- Worked cross-functionally to provide design integration planning
- Managed weekly deployments and visual QA for enterprise.com and other products
- Designed and developed e-commerce shops for small businesses, focusing on user-friendly interfaces
- Collaborated with clients daily to plan and design store templates, ensuring brand consistency
- Worked closely with brand designers to implement new identities throughout client shops, enhancing brand recognition
Skills
- Design Systems
- Storybook, Figma, component libraries, native apps
- Languages
- JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
- Libraries & Frameworks
- Svelte, SvelteKit, React, Next.js
- Performance Tools
- Vercel, ImageKit, Lighthouse
- Additional
- Web3, blockchain development, responsive design, accessibility best practices
Education
Attended Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State) for Graphic Design. Withdrew for medical reasons and went directly into the workforce.
Attended Saint Louis Christian College with a focus on Religious Studies. Received the Maynard Literary Scholarship for writing.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Environmental Initiative from an NFT project, NFT NYC (2022)
- Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience (Nominee), Mad Men: The Fan Cut, Emmy Awards (2015)
- Outstanding Interactive Program (Nominee), The Walking Dead Story Sync, Emmy Awards (2013)