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Design leader with more than a decade of experience creating accessible, human-centered digital products across mobile, web, and wearable platforms. Leads end-to-end strategy through execution, partnering closely with product and engineering to turn research and business goals into clear, high-quality experiences.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Product Designer at First Republic Bank
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Designed mobile product dashboards informed by continuous research and usability testing to improve clarity and decision-making. Communicated design intent to stakeholders to align user needs with business goals. Embedded accessibility standards throughout development to support inclusive and WCAG-compliant experiences. Partnered with engineering and product teams in agile environments to iterate quickly and deliver user-centered solutions.
Independent Contractor / Consultant (AKQA contract engagement) at AKQA
January 1, 2020 - PresentServed in ongoing contract engagements delivering digital design and creative work aligned to user needs, accessibility, and brand consistency.
Product Designer (Contract role) at GAP
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Delivered creative assets for customer-facing initiatives ensuring cohesive, engaging experiences. Collaborated with the Lead Product Designer to iterate and implement the brand’s visual identity and website concepts. Developed design solutions informed by marketing insights, strategy, and audience needs, and maintained visual consistency through guidelines and documentation.
Product Designer (Contract role) at JPMorgan Chase
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Led design for Chase Bank’s first native Android app, adapting iOS experiences to Material Design standards. Conducted user testing and analytics to identify friction points and improve key financial workflows. Improved accessibility, performance, and visual consistency to increase customer satisfaction and collaborated with product and engineering teams to implement scalable design patterns for future releases.
UX Designer (Contract role) at Xome
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Designed mobile-first personas, journeys, and prototypes to clarify home search and financing workflows and streamline collaboration across teams. Worked in agile environments to communicate and implement design specifications, accelerating feature delivery and reducing development friction. Iterated rapidly based on internal and customer feedback, championing end-to-end UX thinking to enhance usability and adoption.
Senior UX Designer (Contract role) at Alaska Airlines
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Designed mobile, web, and airport kiosk experiences, including the first Apple Watch release, enabling passengers to access flight information, boarding notifications, and loyalty interactions. Led design of “Day of Experience” kiosks to streamline check-in, boarding, and loyalty workflows for a seamless travel experience. Partnered with data and product teams to iterate quickly based on user feedback to improve adoption, engagement, and satisfaction, and developed scalable components and documented usability standards across platforms.
Senior UX Designer (Contract role) at Comcast
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Designed and optimized the customer portal and internal HR mobile app to improve onboarding, navigation, accessibility, and performance. Unified design systems across Comcast and NBC to maintain visual and functional consistency during the Comcast–NBCUniversal merger. Conducted user research and usability testing, reducing task time by 30% and driving higher user adoption. Delivered WCAG-compliant responsive experiences that improved satisfaction and engagement across the company.
Education
Bachelor's degree (major in Graphic Design; minor in Menswear) at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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