Experience

I think and design in systems, crafting user-centered products that live at the intersection of brand and technology.

Highlights

Blueriver

Introduced design storytelling to the company to establish and communicate product design vision

Refined the Design Workshop process for higher efficiency and reduced friction for clients

Established new cultural practices to keep the Design team connected as we transitioned to a remote company

Fandom

Led the company’s initial rebranding from Wikia to Fandom

Created a bridge between Product Design and Brand Design teams

Concepted and led the design team to ship the first editorial product in Fandom’s history

Google

Collaborated with multiple cross-functional product teams to ship new features for Gboard

Mentored multiple product designers from teams across Google

Education

Taught Design courses and established the Web Design curriculum at Creative Circus in Atlanta

Conducted speaking engagements and held office hours at General Assembly

Contributed as a guest speaker and teacher at Miami Ad School

Sapient

Helped establish and grow a 4 person department into a 50+ creative team

Part of the Mobile CoE, established in the Atlanta office to lead mobile projects, and to share best practices with other Sapient teams

Work history

Blueriver –– Chief Design Officer

September 2021 - February 2024
San Francisco, CA

I led product design strategy, design, and delivery for both external and internal clients, including one of the most recognized technology brands in the world. I introduced design storytelling to the organization, created Blueriver's design process, and refined the product workshop process to better fit the needs of remote working.

Goods & Services –– Vice President, Design

Feburary 2020 - September 2021
San Francisco, CA

I was hired to establish a San Francisco office and build a team in order to grow the company’s west coast footprint. We were forced to pivot due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in the Bay Area. I led and delivered digital products for clients across the US, including Glint (LinkedIn), Purple, JPMorgan, and more.

Google –– UX Design Manager

August 2017 - February 2020
Mountain View, CA

At Google, I managed a multi-GEO design team and conducted IC work across multiple products and teams within Google Search, including Gboard, Notifications, and Next Billion Users (NBU).

Fandom –– Director, Product Design

April 2014 - August 2017
San Francisco, CA

While at Fandom, I managed the Product Design team and led the strategy, research, and design for three new products: Discussions (topic feeds to replace outdated forums), News & Stories (Fandom's first-ever editorial product), and updated the Wiki experience (in order to introduce higher premium ad unites and spend). Additionally, I facilitated the creation of the team’s Product Design Principles, managed the creation of Fandom's design system, and led the concept and prototype for a modern editorial workflow and toolset to replace wikimedia.

IGN –– Director, Product Design

February 2012 - September 2013
San Francisco, CA

I led the Product Design team to deliver multiple products for the IGN website. I worked closely with the VP of Product to reorganize the department. Additionally, I was the hands-on lead designer for a ground-up redesign of the IGN core native app, garnering a 4.5 star rating across more than 1000 reviews, and made the Apple app store top 10 list shortly after the release.

Sapient –– Art Director > Associate Creative Director

April 2006 - February 2012
Atlanta, GA

At Sapient, I led design for consumer and B2B projects for US and international brands, pitched new business, and managed a team of direct reports. Additionally, I helped build the creative team from four to over 50 UX designers,  visual designers, and content strategists. Clients included: American Airlines, Alamo, AT&T, JCPenney, and Sallie Mae.