Aug 2018 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of UX & graphic designers, researchers, content designers, and business strategists to create digital experiences at the forefront of design.
• Experienced in product design and development, digital transformation, experience strategy, the creation of design systems, ethnographic research, user testing, storytelling.
• Manage and mentor UX designers.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies & lead teams of designers through ceremonies like stand-ups, grooming & refinement, demos, retrospectives, and advocate for design/dev collaboration throughout
• Range of work includes clients in the healthcare, insurance, logistics, and financial industries.
• International speaker on the topic of motion design and brand interaction. Conferences include: SXSW Interactive, UX London, Amuse UX Conference Budapest, CreativeMornings Chicago
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• IA Collaborative is a global design and innovation consultancy. Working at the intersection of design and business; of creativity and strategy, we are on the forefront of user-centered design that creates business value.

Jan 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

Jul 2017 – Jun 2023 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Greater Chicago Area

Mar 2016 – Dec 2016 · 9 mos

• Oversee UX team and help direct creative and strategy team workflow on projects.

Mar 2013 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs

• Concept, design, and prototype for systematic designs and campaigns.
• Consult clients on design, technology, business transformation, and forming a cohesive and impactful digital ecosystems.
• Conduct user research, audit digital experiences, and form experience strategies to guide our team’s creative work.
• Mentor fellow creative team members, assist in goal setting, and organize internal initiatives such as creative team meetings and our intern program.
• Have crafted a broad range of work across commerce, service design, video viewing experiences, responsive designs, customization, personalization, and campaigns.
• Over the course of my tenure, have been a part of 5 winning pitch teams to acquire new business. Clients include Capital One, Tiffany & Co., Victoria's Secret, Gemvara, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Bosch, UFC, and Verizon.
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• SXSW Interactive 2015 Speaker: The Principles of UX Choreography
• "Together with Disney Legend Glen Keane, we shared how Disney's 12 Principles of Animation can influence how you approach user experience and how to utilize my newly developed principles of UX Choreography."

Mar 2012 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr

• Have been a part of two major site redesigns created in a responsive web approach, including L'Oreal Paris, the largest beauty brand in the world
• Help craft the information architecture of for large scale platform redesigns
• Create wireframes which are either static or interactive prototypes
• Concept user journeys to help our team and client understand the needs of our target audience and how they might interactive with and navigate through our designs
• Helped craft the personalization engine for L'Oreal Paris's site redesign which would make more precise recommendations based off of user behavior and preferences
• Present experience design work directly to clients and stakeholders
• Was a part of 2 winning pitch teams for new clients
• Work closely with our visual, copy, development, and QA team throughout the entire duration of projects
• Range of projects includes: e-commerce, support, loyalty programs, personalization engines, search, responsive web design, apps (mobile and tablet), content libraries and templates, brand platform designs
• Main clients included: L'Oreal Paris, Novartis Pharmaceuticals (Oncology), Victoria's Secret

Jun 2011 – Mar 2012 · 9 mos

• As an interaction designer at R/GA, my responsibilities include providing wireframes and sitemaps to help create intuitive and engaging user interfaces and information architecture. My design process involves concepting, research and analysis, and strategic thinking. I currently work on one of our largest accounts, Verizon Wireless, and have worked on projects for account maintenance, support, and e-commerce for web, tablet, and mobile experiences.

Dec 2010 – May 2011 · 5 mos · Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Helped concept, create, and execute storefront displays and other pieces that were featured throughout the store throughout its spring season.
• Every installation across Anthropologie stores is unique and shapes the customer's retail experience and impression of the brand by creating engaging, beautiful environments.

May 2010 – Aug 2010 · 3 mos · Columbus, Ohio Area

• Helped create and edit video case studies.
• Created and prepared production work for websites and banner advertisements.
• Assisted in the brainstorming of ideas to pitch to clients.