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Portland, Or, Us

-> Redesigned program webpages, brands and print assets to improve customer experience and engagement with services. -> Evaluated volunteer outreach programs and set new strategic goals and objectives, improving program outcomes and participation. -> Facilitated strategic workshops with leadership and prepared recommendations to clarify the organizational communication structure, strategies, goals, and objectives. -> Created a customized funders database/interface, associated staff training, and ongoing strategic recommendations, improving the efficiency of planning and ongoing organizational development.

Quispamsis, Nb, Ca

Led a team of designers in training to develop an onboarding platform for a carbon emissions monitoring and mitigation service.I created and iterated onboarding designs, wireframes, and prototypes for ClimaTech Innovations' carbon measurement client dashboard, improving customer engagement and increasing value for the business and customers.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

All Systems Go Handyman Responsive Website -> Designed a user-centered, mobile-responsive, website optimizing customer engagement andsales.->Developed user personas and user journey maps resulting in more user-centric designs.->Collaborated closely with stakeholders to iteratively refine the user experience and interface.Cedarwood Barn Responsive Website - An enchanting local venue in Southern Oregon. -> Achieved design project goals to 1.) build an audience for Cedarwood Barn 2.) Allow event participants to easily find a schedule of upcoming events, and 3.) Showcase the venue space and venue offerings. -> Created revitalized version two website prototype and identified next version goals: 1.) Allow event organizers to easily book the space and 2.) Allow the business to Sell tickets to shows.

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

-> Led a cross-functional task force to plan, and acquire regulatory sign-off for a 20-year employee transportation plan. -> Applied service design thinking to implement 7 new employee benefits programs. -> Collaborated with brand design to create a unique program identity (GetToWork) and brand guidelines. Applied guidelines/identity to design/brand applications, webpages, print collateral, event promotions, and vinyl wraps. -> Administered user surveys to analyze each program’s effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities. -> Identified savings of $750K utilizing smart parking management. -> Managed installation and employee rollout of 1,000 smart lockers and occupancy sensors. -> Audited the adidas North American application portfolio and then created, and began execution of an application management playbook. -> Successfully managed the implementation/launch of an employee digital commute benefits application (Luum) engaging 50% of the employee population (PDX).

Portland, Or, Us

Developed, implemented & administered the Daimler WeRide Program, including parking management, work site amenities and employee pre-tax programs, to help Daimler attract quality employees, reduce demand for employee parking, and improve employee health and workplace satisfaction. -> Created program identity and collateral materials for the Daimler WeRide Employee Transportation Program. -> Designed print promotional materials for 6 new employee benefits programs. -> Procured and implemented an employee digital commute platform (RideAmigos) including site copy and website design with the vendor. -> Collaborated with public agencies to leverage grant opportunities for EV chargers, and infrastructure development realizing $40K in public investment.

Portland, Oregon, Us

I founded Left Coast Bicycles in 2012 to be the most convenient bicycle service in the Portland region. My team primarily focuses on providing bicycle service as an employee and tenant amenity/benefit as a way to promote more bicycle commuting to workplaces. I grew the business from a one-man show to become the top mobile bike shop in Portland, providing service for top employers in the region, including; Daimler, adidas, Nike, Vacasa, the City of Portland, and 30 other companies. -> Designed the company website and branding and continued to iterate business processes to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.-> I manage the business with minimal time commitment.

I worked to “Bring together area employers and regional agencies to expand transit service,improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and increase rideshare opportunities foremployees in an effort to reduce traffic on Swan Island.”-> Conceptualized, designed, and implemented, custom-branded Interactive Commuter Kiosks for 3 industrial clients. -> Created digital promotional materials to sell the idea to clients -> Engaged employees to test and iterate the digital interface-> Member Business Advocacy-> Administer Swan Island Evening Shuttle-> Perform Individualized trip planning service

Portland, Oregon, Us

-Manage logistics (bikes, vehicles, staff) for 40+ trips per year-Trip design, guiding, strategic planning-Organize guest accommodation and communications

Seattle, Wa, Us

- Guided active adventure tours in Western North America and Hawaii- Accomplished trip logistics/ planning, interpretation, bicycle mechanics, safety.- Trained new guides and designed custom trips. - Required keen attention to group dynamics, cultural sensitivity, participatory learning and being adaptable to any situation.Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia, Alberta and Hawaii.

Organized event logistics for River City Bicycle’s promotion tent at various races. Also worked on the sales floor.

Sustainable landscape installation

Volunteered with organizations:Maya Pedal- building pedal-powered machinesSemilla Nueve- Developing and teaching environmental education curriculum in rural schoolsWrote and published a piece for the InterExchange foundation.

Ashland, Or, Us

Developed Curriculum for bike repair class series taught for 6 months.

Bike repair sales and assembly

Designed curriculum and Instructed basic bike maintenance for a class of 7-12

Eugene, Or, Us

Coordinated transport of food waste and operation of industrial size aerobic compost machine.

Portland, Or, Us

Helped kids learn to read, twice a week.

User Experience Design + User Integration Design Career Track, Ux/Ui Design

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies, Non Profit Administration