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San Francisco, California, US

New York, NY, US

Focused on growing Wirecutter’s member and supporter base by creating and optimizing experiences for interested readers. Working cross-functionally to build and test features that add value to a registered or subscribed user’s experience, allowing Wirecutter to better understand readers and engage more effectively.

• I’m contracted to develop client identity by providing a range of services in all areas of design including:
• Creative direction
• Brand identity
• Web and mobile UX/UI
• User research & testing
• Packaging

Royal Oak, Michigan, US

On the Product & CX Team, I explored problems and leveraged research & data to create holistic solutions to engage users, drive conversion, and inform the roadmap—impacting utility customers' energy efficiency behavior.I used an iterative, agile process while working with a variety of utility needs (i.e. usage rate types, payment programs, etc.), to turn.

Chicago, IL, US

Designing with this small but powerful team in the food-tech industry, I created delightful and holistic experiences for consumers, restaurants and couriers—ensuring continuity across all touch-points during the process of online food ordering 🍔In this role I solved complex problems that often span across the service industry marketplace, and helped launch.

Chicago, IL, US

I oversaw all facets of marketing and advertising—on screen and in the real world—helping curate a people-centric vision for ordering food online. To maintain this vision, I conducted market research and worked closely with account managers to visually align our product with each individual brand.Working in this rapidly growing environment allowed me to.

Chicago, IL, US

While getting started, I created & maintained brand direction & style guides, an icon library, marketing & event collateral, and styled food photoshoots for social media.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, US

Here I was part of a founding team with collaborative spirit. I established and lead the brand identity (formerly know as “Tuck”) and design direction of a fast-growing startup that provided comfortable memory foam mattresses shipped to the customer’s door.By optimizing UI and UX, I designed a compelling e-commerce website that helped increase conversion..

Detroit, MI, US

Outside of being the greatest place on earth 🌎, Ponyride is an incubator committed to facilitating the growth of socially-conscious artists, innovators, manufacturers, & non-profits by fostering opportunities for production, outreach, & education. While exploring the potential positive impact the foreclosure crisis could have on Detroit, I worked alongside.

Detroit, MI, US

At this large-format print shop, I guided clients through research, ideation, art direction, and deliverables for print & media material.Aside from balancing multiple projects, I was responsible for processing billing contracts, managing orders and recording revenue.

Detroit, Michigan, US

During my time at MOCAD, I worked closely with the Special Events Coordinator and Curatorial & Exhibitions Department on a number of projects ranging from exhibitions and educational outreach programs to special events, both public and private. Here I gained hands-on experience in the planning and production of fundraisers, weddings, and museum-specific.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, US

My primary focus was lending in-house Designers a hand with stationery needs such as designing custom event branding and handcrafting a variety of paper goods. In my downtime I learned to care for cut flowers, specializing in floral styling for weddings and corporate events, which included processing inventory, orders, delivery logistics, and same day.

Certified, User Experience Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design And Printmaking