About me
I’m a user experience designer and researcher. My work combines my background in nonprofit management with design principles, user research, and strategy.
My professional experience
Merkle, a Dentsu company
Associate Creative Director (April 2024 - Current)
In my role as an Associate Creative Director of UX, I lead the design and execution of innovative, user-centered digital experiences. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, strategists, and developers, to create digital solutions that meet client goals and deliver exceptional user experiences. I guide the creative vision for projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure that all design outcomes are both visually compelling and highly functional.
Lead User Experience Designer (April 2022 - March 2024)
As a Lead UX Designer at Merkle, I collaborated seamlessly with developers, business analysts, UI designers, and clients to transform concepts into refined digital solutions. I played a key role in ensuring our projects delivered outstanding user experiences, including deeply understanding user needs, crafting designs, and prioritizing usability, Whether it was an application, website, or another digital platform, I focused on creating designs that seamlessly blended functionality with an unparalleled user-centric approach.
1-800 Contacts
Senior User Experience Designer (August 2021 - April 2022)
I joined a project team at 1-800 Contacts responsible for launching new eyewear brands and medical technology to transform the vision industry.
Merkle, Inc.
Senior UX Designer (October 2019 - August 2021)
As a Senior UX Designer, I spearheaded client engagements and led a dynamic team of 5 junior designers. From shaping creative strategies to hands-on design, my focus was on crafting user-centered solutions that seamlessly blended innovation with client goals.
Axis41
UX Designer at Axis41, a Merkle Company (May 2017 - October 2019)
As a UX Designer at Axis41, I worked on a range of client projects to improve the overall experience. Starting with user testing and research, I worked to bring solutions and ideas to life.
Forte Research Systems
Web Development & User Experience Design Internship (January 2017 - April 2017)
I worked with Forte Research Systems in Madison, WI on two web projects; a full web refresh and the strategic pre-planning and UX research of an additional complete website redesign.
Global Education Fund
Development Manager (August 2015 - December 2017)
Global Education Fund is a nonprofit based in Boulder, Colorado. They invest in locally-based education programs in Kenya, India, and Guatemala. As the development manager, I was responsible for fundraising, donor communications, and event planning.
DreamBikes, INC
Development Manager & Program Designer (February 2014 - October 2015)
DreamBikes provides paid job training for teens through refurbishing and selling used bikes in the community. As Development and Programs Manager I was responsible for curriculum development, fundraising, and event planning.
Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Fellow (2014)
As a fellow I designed and implemented a literacy and nutrition program called Write to Learn for children in Shashemene, Ethiopia. The project was funded by the University of Wisconsin Morgridge Center's Undergraduate Research Fellowship.