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Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Lead a UX team for Experian consisting of designers, content writers, and UX researchers, and was responsible for planning, direction, and execution of design initiatives that aligned with business and revenue goals. Presented to executives, stakeholders, and external partners, managed multi-department initiatives, and tracked research and analytical output. Reviewed and directed designs, as well as creating visionary UI/UX designs to provide visual direction and achieve product and executive alignment.Finally, created growth plans and annual metrics for my team, focused on a healthy and open team dynamic, and advocated for raises and promotions when applicable.

Start it // Pitch it // Design it // Fix it // Sell it // Build it // Own it // Bill it // Rock it

Boulder, Colorado, Us

- Lead a company-wide rebrand of all visual assets- Designed customer facing website- Created scaleable atomic component based design system- Led multiple new feature designs, launches and iterations- Leads design sprints, brainstorming, and feature definitions- Leads and plans weekly design review meeting- Screened and interviewed candidates for design roles- Regularly collaborates on product feature set definition with marketing, engineering, and customer support- Lead user interview and user testing sessions to validate product feature concepts- Analyze data metrics to validate and iterate on product features

Lone Tree, Colorado, Us

- Oversee all design and creative.- Lead, mentor, and direct design team members- Present and pitch concepts to clients and stakeholders- Create, maintain and grow Codeless brand

Austin, Texas, Us

Design interactive solutions for enterprise digital products on a fully remote team. In general, kick ass.

Foothill Ranch, Ca, Us

UX research, strategy, and wireframes. UI design, style guide and documentation. Front-end responsive development, Back-end CMS and architecture development. HTML, Sass, Twig, Git

Irvine, Ca, Us

Leading the design team of 5 designers, I oversee the creative strategy of all clients and projects. I draft creative briefs, create wireframes and moodboards, manage delegation and tasking, and provide critique and direction to each designer. I present both initial concepts and final designs to clients, and mange all inbound and outbound design related client communication. Additionally, I provide direction to photography, video, and content teams based on my relationship and knowledge of the client. When needed, I assist the design team and take on individual design tasks. Finally, I report to the CEO on design team efficiency, execution, and growth.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Tasked with complete wireframes and web design, and interactive design. Additionally branding and logo designs, as well as marketing strategy for a wide variety of clients. I am also tasked with presenting and pitching designs to clients in a dynamic marketing firm environment.

In charge of all user interfaces, user experience, wire framing, mockups, application graphics, navigation, and graphics export for IOS and android apps. As well as company branding and management of junior designers.

San Clemente, California, Us

As VP of Marketing, I was tasked with the design of all promotions, emails, websites, print materials and videos as well as the leadership and strategy for corporate marketing. In this role, I managed the social, recruiting, and marketing efforts company wide, as well as refining and standardizing the corporate brand. Leading the marketing team, we regularly completed projects ahead of time and above the expectations of the senior management.

Plano, Tx, Us

Oversees all graphic design, brand management and standards, website editing content creation and maintenance, as well as conference visuals and design. Creates print and web advertising on a daily basis; plans, directs, and edits multiple video advertisements. Also directs and advises on visual direction and concepts, and creates and tracks social media campaigns.

Oversees all graphic design, brand management and standards, video production, website editing and maintenance, as well as conference visuals and design for a Inc.5000 software as a service (SAS) company. Creates print and web advertising on a daily basis; plans, directs, and edits multiple video advertisements. Also directs and advises on visual direction and concepts, and creates and tracks social media campaigns.

In charge of script and film coordination, production logistics and promotional work.Used professional film gear including cameras, lighting, and audio. Conducted more than 20 interviews of varying lengths and locations. Organized and managed film and photographer teams to collect needed footage and photography. Also organized, rendered, and rough edited the footage using both Mac OS and Windows platforms, with a variety of software. Oversaw the web development, branding, advertising and online updating for the project and organization. Was the creative director, graphic designer, and organizer for the organization’s self-published book, Dear World.

Founded a freelance graphic design and web solutions business. While servings as founder and director, I served customers with skills such as web design, branding, video, multimedia, and magazine design. I was in charge of all customer relations,marketing, billing, creative direction, and team management.

Spring Branch, Tx, Us

Tasks included Public Relations related work including phone calls and emails, as well as promotional writing and video production. Directed a monthly email newsletter, managed a team of writers, and consistently met monthly deadlines. Wrote, filmed and produced marketing and viral videos. Wrote blog posts and articles, and researched and implemented Search Engine Optimization strategies for the business.

Directed a freelance documentary film for an online news media forum. In charge of all camera work as well as editing, post processing and audio.