About
me
With 15+ years of design experience, my journey started studying graphic design at the University of Akron and then at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Over the years, I've had the chance to create extraordinary experiences for various companies—from big names like Nike and T-Mobile to innovative bands like Bowlero and WEconnect.
One of my proudest moments was leading the design of T-Mobile's My Account app, which hit #1 on the Android marketplace.
At WEconnect, I got to do work that truly mattered, helping people overcome substance abuse with a user-centered design that made a difference.
When I’m not designing, you can probably find me singing top 40 hits at karaoke, DMing an epic D&D campaign, or chilling with my two cats, Loki and Thor.
My Values
Iterative design process
I validate ideas early by working closely with stakeholders and users, ensuring feedback is intentional and actionable. I move fast, listen carefully, and adapt quickly. I prioritize collaboration and focus on rapid iteration, constantly testing and improving based on what I hear and learn along the way.
Collaboration & communication
I build strong relationships with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders by tailoring my communication to their needs. I present designs using mockups, prototypes, and clear design specs to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the process.
Thoughtful, intenional work
I validate ideas early by working closely with stakeholders and users, ensuring feedback is intentional and actionable. I move fast, listen carefully, and adapt quickly. I prioritize collaboration and focus on rapid iteration, constantly testing and improving based on what I hear and learn along the way.
User Focused
I strive to deeply understand users, their needs, and challenges, and advocate for thoughtful solutions that empower them to achieve their goals. I aim to create software that not only transforms how people interact with technology but also enhances their overall experience, no matter the context
Recommendations
2024
senior product designer - BOWLERO
Bellum was acquired by Bolwero, and I was promoted to Principal Designer to continue with the MoneyBowl app and redesign the Goldfish app. The Goldfish mobile app rewarded employees with rewards for exceeding expectations on the job.
2022
senior product designer - BOWLERO
As a Senior Product Designer at Bellum, I led an end-to-end product design for the MoneyBowl MoneyBowl app from scratch. It's a mobile app that lets users earn cash and real-world rewards.
2016
senior product designer/UX Lead - t-mobile
I worked on redesigning T-Mobile's digital bill and mobile app with the Understand my Billing Journey as a Senior UX Designer. The new design made the billing UX easier to use and helped clarify complex customer account charges.
2010
UI Designer - allrecipes.com
I joined Allrecipes as UI Designer to help create one of the top 10 food apps, Dinner Spinner, for iOS and Android.
2005
Designer - Nordstrom
My role as a Flash Designer at Nordstrom included bi-monthly site updates of BPNordstrom, which included animations, videos, ads, and marketing materials for Nordstrom's teen brand.
2000
NEW MEDIA DESIGNER - Nike
I landed a Junior Designer position at Nike for the web design team right after college. I created flash intros and micro-sites for several products, including the Nike Olympics site that won Macromedia's site of the day.
1997
NEW MEDIA DESIGNER - Nike
I attended PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art) in Portland, where I studied Graphic Design, focusing on Web Design, and animation.
