About Me
I'm a product design leader passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences. With expertise in user research, information architecture, branding, and interaction design, I create visually appealing and highly functional solutions that meet both user and business needs.
Experience
Mar 2019 – present
VP of Design
Oui Therapeutics
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Research and develop engaging, evidence-based therapeutic digital products.
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Manage the design and development process from concept to production.
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Establish and manage compelling brand identities for the company and its products.
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Partner with the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and execute the product vision
Jun 2014 – Aug 2019
Head of Design
Everwise
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Directed all UX/UI design initiatives for a professional development enterprise platform.
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Aligned product direction with business objectives through data-driven research and collaboration with stakeholders.
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Conducted extensive user research and led engineering sprints to drive product development.
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Fostered company culture by founding and running the internal women's group, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Jan 2014 – Sep 2015
Instructor
New York Code & Design Academy
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Developed and taught an 8-week, project-based UI/UX Design 101 course for professionals seeking career advancement.
Apr 2012 – Jun 2014
User Experience Designer
Grey
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Established UX best practices and standardized documentation across the design team.
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Led UX workshops to promote innovative ideas and collaboration.
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Responsible for all UX deliverables, including user research and stakeholder interviews to define business and user goals.
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Collaborated on content strategy and performed analytics to refine user experience.
May 2010 – Apr 2012
Interaction Designer
McCann Health
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Developed comprehensive user experience deliverables for mobile applications, desktop experiences, and online games.
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Defined content strategy and established best practices in collaboration with team members to ensure product excellence and consistency.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA in Industrial Design and AAS in Graphic Design
Graduated with Academic High Honors
Skills
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User Experience Design: Crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences.
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User Interface Design: Creating visually appealing and functional interfaces.
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Prototyping: Developing interactive prototypes to validate design concepts.
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User Research: Conducting research to understand user needs and behaviors.
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Communication: Proactive listening and effective communication skills.
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Software Proficiency: Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
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Technical Skills: HTML/CSS.