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I am a collaborative Lead Product Designer with extensive experience delivering mobile-first, user-centric solutions that simplify complex experiences. I excel in Figma-driven design and running cross-functional workshops to drive intuitive and impactful digital products. I mentor teams, base design decisions on data, and partner closely with product, engineering, and leadership to ship high-value experiences.
I’m committed to advancing user-centered methodologies in dynamic, commercial environments, and I thrive in fast-paced settings where design can meaningfully elevate outcomes and engagement.
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Work Experience
Senior UX/UI Designer at Menzies Foundation
October 1, 2015 - PresentLed data-driven design initiatives using user research and usability testing to de-risk development and validate product direction. Championed design strategy with executives, aligning user-centered vision to business goals. Redesigned core journeys and information architecture, reducing cognitive load and cutting average task completion time by 67%. Engineered streamlined interaction models that boosted engagement and satisfaction metrics. Coordinated cross-functional alignment with Product and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery of polished, high-fidelity experiences.
Lead Product Designer at Vorzie Studios
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025Pioneered mobile-first e-commerce design personalization using Figma, integrating user research, stakeholder feedback, and data analysis to boost engagement by 67%. Directed creative initiatives for The Good Cause Shop and delivered refreshed experiences for Lauren Ari Portfolio Rebranding, increasing engagement time by 42% and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Conceptualized stylized retro cover art for eCussionist across multiple platforms and designed product packaging for Apple Jhacked. Developed integrated eCommerce web/mobile design solutions addressing complex ordering, promotions, and customer service.
Lead UX Design Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023Redesigned large-scale digital project using Salesforce Lightning Design System with mobile optimization. Led cross-functional UX activities increasing recruitment efficiency by 53% across mobile/web for U.S. Army, Army Reserve, and Coast Guard. Created comprehensive user-testing scripts and iterated on prototypes to improve usability in complex environments, while advocating for user-centered design. Collaborated with agile teams to align decisions with research insights and governance.
Senior UX/UI Design Consultant at Amazon
May 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022Implemented early concepts and developed the Visual UI system for a B2B reference application used by automakers to represent Alexa in vehicles. Produced assets including persona creation, task flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity visuals using Figma components across automotive infotainment interfaces. Defined First Time User Experience (FTUE) requirements and maintained a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across platforms.
Senior UX Design Consultant at Western Union
August 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022Coordinated stakeholders across distributed teams (Americas, Europe, India) to deliver visual design assets and high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and web. Achieved 92% acceptance for mobile-first and web experiences, managed brand style themes across seven projects, and used user feedback to inform future UX updates.
Senior UX Design Consultant at CareDx
February 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Delivered on-brand UX solutions and applied regulatory constraints in UI/UX design. Managed UX deliverables (AITrac, KidneyCare App, CareDX Portal) and system diagrams using Salesforce Lightning and Google Material Design, translating policy-driven constraints into intuitive user experiences for hospital physicians.
Senior UX Design Consultant at Infosys
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Expanded Intel POS business through collaborative product design management across dispersed teams, ensuring product suite consistency. Developed navigational and flow strategies, wireframes, and prototypes; advocated for real users’ needs and goals.
Senior UX/UI Design Consultant at Albertsons Companies
April 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018Applied design thinking to prototype feature sets and launched web, mobile, and software applications for advertisements and B2B campaigns. Contributed to strategy deliverables that supported a large-scale portfolio and promotions.
Senior UX/UI Design Consultant at Photon Design
October 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018Researched and implemented operational efficiency for to-go menus (The Olive Garden, Yard House, Bahama Breeze). Created adaptive prototypes and ensured accessibility/privacy compliance (HIPAA, KYC/AML). Developed information architecture, wireframes, and hi-fidelity prototypes across mobile/web, aligning with digital project management practices.
Senior UX Designer at Alpha Ori Technology Holdings
May 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Facilitated user research interviews and translated sitemaps/task flows into wireframes and interactive prototypes with compliance-aware design patterns (data encryption notices, consent forms, masked inputs, role-based UI constraints).
Senior UX Designer at PayPal
August 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017Analyzed user feedback and produced high-fidelity schematics, workflows, storyboards, and prototypes guiding product development. Ensured WCAG accessibility standards and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver user-centric financial applications.
Senior Visual Architect at Brillio, LLC
April 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016Led creative sessions to define brand identities and visual directions for B2B projects. Delivered proof-of-concept designs, including smart watch extensions, and secured major accounts (e.g., MasterCard Navigation App).
Senior UX Graphic Designer at Dictum Health
August 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014Designed workflows and interactive prototypes, documented design iterations with regulatory traceability, and collaborated with development to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Senior UX/UI Designer at Menzies Foundation
October 1, 2025 - PresentDrove design decisions with user research and advanced usability testing to validate concepts and de-risk development. Communicated design vision to executive leadership, securing buy-in for user-centered solutions. Architected intuitive information architecture and flows to reduce cognitive load and task time. Engineered complex interaction models that improved engagement and satisfaction. Partnered with Product Management and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery of high-fidelity experiences.
Lead UX Design Consultant at Booz | Allen | Hamilton
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Redesigned a large-scale digital project using Salesforce Lightning Design System with mobile optimization. Led cross-functional UX activities that increased recruitment efficiency by 53% across mobile and web for U.S. Army, Army Reserve, and Coast Guard. Created comprehensive user testing scripts and iterated on prototypes to improve usability in complex environments. Collaborated with agile teams to align design decisions with stakeholder feedback.
Senior UX/UI Design Consultant at Western Union
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Coordinated with distributed stakeholders across the Americas, Europe, and India to translate user and business requirements into visual design solutions. Led mobile-first and web design efforts with a high rate of acceptance (92%) for project upgrades. Managed brand style and design guidelines across seven projects and analyzed user feedback to inform future UX updates.
Patient at Medical Leave
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Medical leave period.
Education
B.S., Kinesiology at Sonoma State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006A.S., Computer Science at Santa Rosa Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Graphic/Web Design Certification at Santa Rosa Junior College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009B.S., Kinesiology at Sonoma State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006A.S., Computer Science at Santa Rosa Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Graphic/Web Design Certification at Santa Rosa Junior College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Web Graphic Production
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025HTML Web Content Developer
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Web Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Graphic Print Production
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Web Graphic Production
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026HTML Web Content Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Web Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Graphic Print Production
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education
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