I write and podcast about creativity, mastery, and cultivating a meaningful life.

+ Designed modular trading terminal NFT app using Figma, mockups, prototyping, wireframing, user flows, user research, and UX writing, increasing app use by 21%.+ Ideated and illustrated 1000+ NFT collection (keys) using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Midjourney, generating around $693,155 (280 ETH).+ Designed a futuristic leaderboard app using Figma, prototyping, wireframing, high-fidelity mockups, user flows, user research, and UX writing, improving user retention rates by 25%.+ Created app mockups for pitch decks and potential brand collaborations using Figma, prototyping, wireframing, high fidelity mockups, user flows, user research, and UX writing, establishing multiple brand partnerships.

+ Designed event registration and event management SaaS app using Adobe XD, prototyping, wireframing, high fidelity mockups, user flows, mockups, user research, UX Writing, Storybook, Vue, Nuxt, Azure, Okta and Git, creating MVP drag-n-drop editor, onboarding flow, and templates market.+ Architected custom event registration website apps for clients (Salesforce, Microsoft, Valve, Amazon, Mr. Beast, Cannes, etc.) using HTML, CSS, JS, BEM methodology, CSS Variables, Grid, C#, and .NET, improving registration rates by 40% and user engagement by 20%.+ Creative Brand Design System using Figma, and Storybook, reducing time spent on design work by 30%.+ Mentored new frontend designer for solutions team using active listening, collaboration, pair programming, empathy, and creating a supportive environment for learning, confidence, and self-reliance.

+ Built pixel-perfect responsive websites for dozens of brands using custom frontend development, Shopify Liquid, WordPress, and Webflow, averaging an increase in website traffic by 25%, improving user engagement by 15%, and reducing page load times by 30%.+ Built a simple randomized donation web app using Python, and AWS, generating $1000+ and raising awareness for local restaurant employees during COVID-19.+ Collaborated on cohesive brand strategy for startups, retail, and CPG brands using Lean Startup Methodology, Brand Identity, A/B Testing, and Competitor Analysis, guiding clients to better product market fit, marketing strategy, and digital onboarding.At S/C, I learned the value of working with a great team and the impact of culture on creating great work.

Creative Director, Designer & Co-founder+ Designed B2B SaaS application, focused on storytelling, using Adobe XD, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, and REST API.+ Architected custom multi-platform museum experience, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, and JS, improving museum foot-tracking by 10x.+ Led product team (design and DevOps) using Human Centered Design, Figma, and Agile project management, creating clear and consistent communication and strategy between stakeholders.+ Onboarded new hires using the 4C's (compliance, clarification, culture, and connection), communicating a clear understanding of company culture, mission, and history.

+ Architected inventory app using C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Waterfall management, run on Zebra Mobile RFID hardware, improved inventory speed and efficiency from 40% to 99% for multiple customers.+ Developed RFID Quality Check Chemical Label app for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory using C#, .NET, SQLite, UI/UX, Balsamiq mockups, Agile, utilizing the ThingMagic RFID Reader, Impinj Reader, and Zebra mobile barcode scanner, improved QA process for PNNL for R&D chemical research department.+ Architected RFID inventory tracking solution for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory using C#, .NET, SQL, UI/UX, Balsamiq, and Agile, improved inventory speed by ~99% and decreased labor costs by 15%.+ Architected RFID parts tracking app for Oak Ridge National Laboratory using C#, .NET, SQL, UI/UX, Agile, Zebra RFID handheld, and RFID label printer, improved tracking accuracy and inventory speed by 99%.At Open Wave, I learned how to be a self-starter, sell and communicate ideas with clients, and build projects from scratch.