• Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplined team of 7-10 with backgrounds in Engineering, Business and Research by leveraging individual strengths and creating an environment for success. Responsibilities included establishing performance goals, conducting regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback, overseeing hiring and promotions, and acting as the ultimate point of escalation.• Upskill the entire team in new foresight methods through creating plans involving… Show more • Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplined team of 7-10 with backgrounds in Engineering, Business and Research by leveraging individual strengths and creating an environment for success. Responsibilities included establishing performance goals, conducting regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback, overseeing hiring and promotions, and acting as the ultimate point of escalation.• Upskill the entire team in new foresight methods through creating plans involving comprehensive training, live demonstrations, and detailed manuals as a reaction to the business needs in a rapidly changing business environment. • Work closely with teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and chart effective paths forward when navigating ambiguity.• Proactively monitor signals, trends, and uncertainties in automotive technology from data sourced from published research, news media, industry reports, patent applications, and others while focusing on STEEP (social, tech, econ, environmental and political) happenings around the world to understand environment and customer impact to develop future scenarios, therefore providing strategic recommendations.• Apply strategic foresight methods to assist partners ranging from executives, managers, and teams tasked with developing future products, services and technologies within Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Planning, and Research in making future-focused decisions about Ford specific products and services.• Designated public speaker for company on how to think like a futurist, current trends, and prospective ideas, participating in more than 20 events, showcases, panels, and presentations annually and over dozen podcasts. Show less

• Managed a team of two providing mentorship, building confidence, promoting teamwork, and supporting skill development. • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth, effective, and efficient processes by means of resource allocation, tool optimization, and $2 million budget oversight.• Led the development and facilitation of 25 workshops annually to guide teams through future scenario planning to create resilient and adaptable roadmaps, working with teams to challenge future assumptions… Show more • Managed a team of two providing mentorship, building confidence, promoting teamwork, and supporting skill development. • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth, effective, and efficient processes by means of resource allocation, tool optimization, and $2 million budget oversight.• Led the development and facilitation of 25 workshops annually to guide teams through future scenario planning to create resilient and adaptable roadmaps, working with teams to challenge future assumptions and develop more robust strategies, developing proper storytelling and implication development. Show less

• Led team of four individuals by fostering team spirit and cohesion, encouraging communication and trust among colleagues, and motivating the team, especially during challenging times.• Identified and led the development of connected vehicle opportunities and entertainment services, most notably built experiences to support in vehicle opportunities and application connections through FordPass. • Developed an application to boost SiriusXM activation rates in the used vehicle market, an… Show more • Led team of four individuals by fostering team spirit and cohesion, encouraging communication and trust among colleagues, and motivating the team, especially during challenging times.• Identified and led the development of connected vehicle opportunities and entertainment services, most notably built experiences to support in vehicle opportunities and application connections through FordPass. • Developed an application to boost SiriusXM activation rates in the used vehicle market, an untapped segment at the time as well as an app featured an interactive tile that fostered a stronger emotional connection to driving by displaying metrics such as the number of miles driven over a specific period.• Managed the $15 million revenue generating SiriusXM contract for used in-vehicle services by making business improvements, keeping software files and ownership information up to date, tracking new activations and reporting growth.• Developed key partnerships in the entertainment space through conversations and experience development with Disney, Fox, Rosetta Stone, SiriusXM and many other reputable companies of all sizes. Show less

• Built a team of qualitative researchers to support innovation initiatives in Greenfield Labs and conducted periodic evaluations to measure progress and adapt performance strategies.• Directly set up a team of ethnographers, interaction designers and simulator/software developers in the Palo Alto lab to support the growth of Greenfield Labs from 15 employees in 2015 to over 300 by 2018. • Collaborated across two locations to establish trust and design research projects of various… Show more • Built a team of qualitative researchers to support innovation initiatives in Greenfield Labs and conducted periodic evaluations to measure progress and adapt performance strategies.• Directly set up a team of ethnographers, interaction designers and simulator/software developers in the Palo Alto lab to support the growth of Greenfield Labs from 15 employees in 2015 to over 300 by 2018. • Collaborated across two locations to establish trust and design research projects of various scales, delivering crucial customer-focused insights to inform development teams.• Utilized Agile methodologies and design thinking to deliver valuable customer insights for our partners. Show less

• Led technology roadmap for vehicle portfolio including in vehicle screens, audio partnerships, infotainment functionality.

• Developed the user interface for in-vehicle screens powered by SYNC 2.0 and 3.0.• Managed user interface development across multiple departments within engineering and design to deliver an industry leading infotainment system.• Represented the company and the SYNC technology as a spokesperson appearing at auto shows, dealer trainings, media launches and employee events.• Managed multiple rounds of interaction design and redesign with Ideo.• Led redesign efforts with Microsoft… Show more • Developed the user interface for in-vehicle screens powered by SYNC 2.0 and 3.0.• Managed user interface development across multiple departments within engineering and design to deliver an industry leading infotainment system.• Represented the company and the SYNC technology as a spokesperson appearing at auto shows, dealer trainings, media launches and employee events.• Managed multiple rounds of interaction design and redesign with Ideo.• Led redesign efforts with Microsoft as the Ford representative on site at Microsoft for delivery of the 2012 software update. Show less

Rotations in: 1. Safety Labs Crash Testing 2. Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering – Switches and Interior Harmony 3. Body Engineering – Mustang Launch4. Vehicle Engineering – Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

• Taught and developed fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and defensive techniques through creative drills to improve agility, coordination, and team play.• Helped players build game strategies and understand tactics.• Led the team during games, making real-time adjustments to strategy as needed.