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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

Maintain representation in three prominent galleries in Washington and Arizona. Locally represented by Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery in Bellevue, WA.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Engaged in cross-functional collaboration, advocating for the value of UX design within the organization. This included discussions and presentations with key members of the business, project management and development teams.• Created a design operations framework aligned with the benefits and constraints of a services business.• Created a flexible design process which adapts to the project constraints.• Stabilized employee retention by creating a positive work environment and mentoring designers.• Worked with existing clients to explore ideas and update designs to incorporate generative AI functionality.• Assisted business development, facilitated design thinking workshops and worked directly with key clients as a designer.• Clients included GM Motorsports (NASCAR & F1), Center for Policing Equity, SAIC, F5 and Microsoft.

Greater Seattle Area

Adhering to Apple’s HIG standards, lead the design process to create an iPad application for airline pilots, maintenance techs and flight attendants.• Maintained Google Material Design and Microsoft Fluent design standards for the web based aspects of the product.• Conducted usability sessions with key stakeholders from partner airlines and internal SME’s. Successfully adapted the format during the COVID pandemic to allow for remote engagement.• Conducted in-field user observations, interviews and usability tests with Alaska Airlines and remote tests with airlines, including ANA, China Air and Aeromexico.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

• Facilitated and recorded in-person usability sessions.• Addressed novel design challenges such as initial designs around voiced-based UI and how site managers interact with and manage collaborative robots in an equipment rental yard.• Worked collaboratively with client Product and Engineering teams.• Clients included United Rentals (Robotics), Goin (Ride sharing for people with mobility challenges), Roxy (Voice-based UI) and Astrum U (Data).

Greater Seattle Area

• Member of the Executive Management Team responsible for establishing net new clients, ranging from non-profits to Fortune 100.• Oversaw key business development initiatives, including pipeline development/management and partnerships.• Lead internal teams to develop select agency branded products.• Closed sales opportunities with a number of Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, Getty Images and LEGO. Managed the sales and account management process from initial contact to product delivery.• Clients included Panasonic Avionics, Boeing, Allen Institute for Brain Sciences, Getty Images, Luxottica, Chanel, University of Washington, American Greetings, Leap Frog, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Scholastic, Pearson and LEGO.

Seattle, Wa

Worked with clients to create animated videos explaining organizational concepts, products and services. Brought on as an advisor to drive new business. Built professional and trusting relationships, leading to 60% of the company revenue generated through new contacts and referrals. Clients included Microsoft, Zappos, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Parallels and Adobe.

Seattle, Wa

Helped start and build pinch/zoom into an interactive agency focused on creating the next generation of mobile and web applications. Increased sales 120% from 2010 to 2011 and sales 150% from 2011 to the start of 2012. Played a lead role in determining the strategic direction of the company. Agency portfolio includes the following clients: BBC, Shutterfly, The New York Times, Delta Airlines, HSBC and ADP.