Experience
2023 — Now
Lead UX Designer and SCRUM Master for the Wholesale Division
• Redesigned the internal legacy recertification system that handles ISO compliance with industry data mandates - results pending
• Created a b2c database admin system guide, for web and mobile, that utilizes multiple APIs and LLMs to increase output and meet business goals - results pending
• Redesigning all legacy systems to React-based UI
• Lead the creation of a SQL database management tool, resulting in an increase of productivity by 50%
• Manage multiple SCRUM teams, facilitating SCRUM ceremonies and reports, resulting in a 45% increase in sprint velocity across teams
• Leading user research efforts across my division, creating standards in documentation, interviewing techniques, handovers, and visual design
• Introduce and teach the use of Figma to technical and non-technical colleagues for collaboration, design, and development handoffs
2019 — Now
United States
What I have done over my freelance career:
• Identified and evaluated potential opportunities to improve existing products. This involved analyzing user feedback, market trends, and competitive offerings to identify areas of improvement and propose effective solutions.
• Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for various products and platforms.
• Conducted user research to test features and incorporated user feedback into design iterations.
• Communicated designs – created meaningful UX deliverables such as storyboards, sitemaps, wireframes, flowcharts, prototypes, and presentations that helped the team understand what to build and why.
• Partnered closely with fellow designers, researchers, and developers of different levels to ensure the following of operational structures and best practices to deliver value and great experiences
• Stayed up to date with current design trends and technology advancements. I'm currently taking design courses on designing for AR/VR along with learning front-end development.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as product management, engineering, and data teams to solve complex problems and ensure the highest quality solutions.
• Owned the product end-to-end user experience, from the broad scope down to specifics of UI layout.
• I have experience in building, revamping, and managing design systems made to scale.
Tech stack: Figma, Sketch, Invision, Notion, Zeplin, GitHub, GitVersion, Microsoft Suite, Confluence, Jira, SalesForce, Atlassian, Gitbook, Webflow, Balsalmiq, Affinity Designer, HTML, CSS, Java, Visual Studio Code, ProtoPie
2022 — 2023
2022 — 2023
Responsible for concept design and implementation support for global 500 clients. I manage a number of projects as well as design systems. My most notable project is with Siemens:
Siemens SiePortal project:
• Redesigned and implemented a new ui dashboard design for the company's desktop and mobile store, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement and a decrease in bounce rate by 15%.
• Collaborated with the development team to seamlessly integrate the updated forum system into the ecommerce site, leading to a 25% increase in user activity and a 45% boost in customer satisfaction.
• Update and contribute to the design system on a regular basis with documentation and visual design
of patterns, components, and pages
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement personalized recommendation algorithms, leading to a 30% increase in average order value for online purchases.
• Self-managing client budget and communication, implementing a streamlined communication process, reducing response time by 50% and improving overall project efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Developed new components and patterns for the design system that increased design consistency across all products and reduced time spent on design iterations by 40%.
• Streamlined craft workflow by implementing a new alignment process and workshop system, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity for staff designers.
• Hosted workshops and conducted live tool demos to educate team members on accessibility best practices, resulting in a 80% increase in overall knowledge.
Technology Stack: Sketch, Figma, Invision, Miro, Confluence, Jira, ClickUp, Protopie, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Teams, Angular, HTML, CSS, Personio
2022 — 2023
2022 — 2023
Web3 platform specializing in digital collectibles for B2C and B2B clients. Many of the features described are not yet on the live system.
• Spearheaded the enhancement of current digital touchpoints, including the website and product landing page, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement
• Provided crucial implementation support and contributed to the creation of innovative solutions for the product, resulting in a streamlined onboarding process and a 25% reduction in customer support inquiries.
• Led the management of the design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all digital platforms, resulting in a 70% reduction in design inconsistencies and improved collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Created a concept for a user-friendly system dashboard, empowering shop owners to effectively manage their offerings within their personal shops, leading to a 40% increase in shop owner satisfaction.
• Designed captivating landing pages for diverse clients, resulting in a 25% increase in lead generation and a 15% improvement in conversion rates, effectively driving business growth and customer acquisition for the respective clients.
Technology Stack: Figma, Notion, Slack, GitHub, HTML, CSS,
2022 — 2022
2022 — 2022
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Startup utilizing real-time tracking and geolocation data for facility management and athlete development. I was responsible for:
• Successfully implemented the MVP concept, resulting in a 25% increase in customer engagement with the new feature within the first month of launch.
• Improved user comprehension of geo data by 40% through the implementation of intuitive visualization techniques, leading to enhanced decision-making and problem-solving capabilities for customers.
• Conducted user research, including interviews and usability testing, resulting in a 15% decrease in user error rates and a 20% increase in overall user satisfaction with the UX/UI design.
• Led the redesign of the in-app modular dashboard system, resulting in a significant improvement in usability and ease of use for users, leading to a 30% increase in user adoption and a 25% reduction in user error rates.
• Played a pivotal role in the product development lifecycle by creating low-fidelity prototypes for the testing team, facilitating efficient and effective user testing processes that resulted in a 40% reduction in design iterations and a 20% improvement in overall product quality.
Technology Stack: Figma, Microsoft Teams, Notion,
Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
CareerFoundry
UX Certification
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
How To Design Experiences For AI
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
How To Design With And For AI
Memorisely
Certificate
Semester At Sea / ISE
Ohio University