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Bellevue, Wa, Us

Manufacturing and sales professional responsible for the selection, design, manufacturing, logistics and procurement of globally imported products and sales to key retail chains. Product lines include finished pieces as well as customer specified components many of which are manufactured from wood for home improvement related retail customers.Forest Products Distributors (FPD) has 40 years of experience wholesaling lumber and manufacturing wood products in Rapid City, South Dakota. FPD has also built strong relationships with the highest quality wood products suppliers and manufacturers in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Our customers include some of the largest US retail chains, the US government and many others in various stages of the lumber industry supply chain. FPD has warehousing across the US and has relationships with 3rd party logistics (3PL) to provide several storage and shipping options to our customers inclusive of drop shipping for online sales. A glimpse into our product mix includes: Butcher Block and Live Edge Countertops, Fold-down Workbenches, Thermally Treated Wood / Decking, Wood and Rustic Wood Wall Paneling, Stud Finders, Cutting Boards, Sustainably Sourced Wood Products and Lumber, Bamboo Products, Furniture, Cabinets Components and more.

Principal Consultant with over 15 years of experience providing guidance in design, user experience (UX) design, design thinking, digital imaging, photography, branding, wholesale manufacturing, business operations, key account acquisition, intranet design, intranet implementation, intranet business requirements, project management, sales and business development.

London, Gb

Leveraging my extensive background and technical skills, I was in charge of the management and implementation of strategic business and relationship building initiatives focused on US West region. It was my job to establish operational improvements and guide business development processes for SaaS product as well as custom SharePoint services strategies. The role also called on me to lead critical tasks including lead prospecting, qualification, project definition, alignment of client needs to Unily capabilities, SOW writing, RFP response writing, project estimating, sales presentation, negotiation and contract execution.Selected Accomplishments:● Increased total contract value sold per quarter by 14% in 2017 and 23% in 2018.● Exceeded 2016 sales targets by 15% as newest sales team member; led sales team for 2016 total revenue as well as total deals closed.● Successfully communicated discovery, design and development processes to wide range of client stakeholders including CxO, IT, Communications, HR and various other business stakeholders.

Eashing, Surrey, Gb

As Senior Consultant at BrightStarr (re-branded as Unily in 2018), delivered digital projects that solve complex business needs by leveraging user centered design methodologies and current technologies. Led teams of user experience researchers, analysts, architects, and developers to create business solutions primarily on the SharePoint platform for complex web, mobile and application systems. In a consultancy role, I utilized my entrepreneurial spirit, creative drive, and communication skills to effectively manage projects and nurture client relationships. I also opened new accounts and ensured lucrative client interactions by expanding relationships with top customers.Selected Accomplishments:● Led senior consultant team in add-on revenue ($700K+ of contracts) for managed accounts.● Spearheaded efforts to extend relationship with global insurance company by over 15 months; generated additional $750K by improving communication and modifying contracts that were mutually beneficial.● Extended national financial services client relationship by one year, generated $1M and completed delivery of at-risk solution.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Director of User Experience providing solutions for complex intranet and extranet websites primarily for Fortune 500 companies including FedEx, American Express, Hilton Hotels, NASDAQ, United Nations Development Program and others utilizing the SharePoint platform. Lead a team of UX researchers, architects, and designers with daily tasks including client engagement, resource planning, requirements gathering, information architecture, navigation design, wireframing and visual design.Attributes Include:• 15+ years professional design experience• 5+ years as creative department lead• Advocates for the user• Embraces design thinking while leveraging logic, structure and experimentation in the user centered design process• Balances customer needs with business goals and technical requirements• Brings clarity to ambiguous situations driving action and decisions• Has a strong working knowledge of interaction design, user-centered experience design, branding and the creative process• Interacts extensively with clients and has excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels• Recommends and drives user experience strategy based on usability, industry best practices, business goals and technical requirements • Provides estimates of time and resources for projects, managing creative team scope, schedule and budget• Works closely with project managers, design, engineering, and quality assurance teams• Participates as a team player-coach, mentoring UX members as well as leading by example• Demonstrates skills and experience creating user flows, personas, storyboards, requirements, wireframes, user interface designs and final visual comps

Seattle, Wa, Us

Lead UX Architect providing leadership, team allocation to projects and process improvements to UX team of researchers and designers for enterprise application and intranet portal development.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Individual contributor for enterprise application and intranet portals providing research, wire frames, information architecture, navigation schema and requirements definition for large-scale software projects.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provided visual designs for enterprise application and intranet portal solutions. Included responsive designs for mobile, tablet and desktop experiences.

Provided commercial photography and visual design services to clients including Moss Adams, University Village, Washington Athletic Club, Cray Supercomputers among others. Maintained superior client relationships with a focus on stunning visual communications, excellent customer service and creating value for the client’s business.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As Chief of Operations, responsible for sterling silver jewelry wholesale operations of 50 full-time employees and 20 outside sales representatives to obtain profitability targets. Managed marketing and sales departments directly. Personally generated new business of over $1.2 million in 2002 by identifying new market opportunities and establishing relationships with key retailers.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As Creative Director, managed all creative and marketing strategies, and reported directly to the company President. Responsible for marketing direction, brand management and development. Performance Highlights:• Recreated and Established Brand Identity and Brand Image• Increased revenues in 2002 by 22% through key account acquisition • Reduced Marketing Budget by more than 50% over 5-year period• Hired and Trained Highly Effective and Efficient Creative Department• Established and Enforced Graphics Standards

Seattle, Wa, Us

Graphic Designer responsible for photography, design and production of multiple jewelry catalogs annually. Increased department capabilities through process improvements and production enhancements while reducing department budget.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Taught more than 175 students in graphic design, Photoshop and print production. Created and taught class curriculum according to Art Institute degree standards.

User Centered Design Certificate, Human Centered Design Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts, Art With An Emphasis In Design