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Remote

Remote

Led product design efforts for Fintech and LCR (Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory) portfolios, delivering innovative solutions in a fully remote environment. Spearheaded compact design sprints to accelerate development and user feedback cycles. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, driving alignment between design, product management, and engineering to ensure seamless execution and impactful user experiences.

Westlake, Ohio

Oversaw a team of Product Designers embedded in cross-functional product teams, driving collaboration across departments. Led the user experience strategy for Pocket Geek Mobile and Pocket Geek Home apps, ensuring seamless, user-centered design. Directed the evolution of Assurant Labs’ design system, providing consistency and scalability across mobile platforms. Spearheaded the creation of visiontypes, clearly articulating the product vision to align stakeholders and guide development.

Westlake, Ohio

Embedded within cross-functional teams for Pocket Geek Mobile and Pocket Geek Home, driving the overall user experience for Assurant Labs’ mobile and web products. Led the creation and adoption of the Assurant Labs design system, ensuring consistency across platforms. Facilitated week-long design sprints, conducted usability studies and analysis, and spearheaded Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) interviews to align design with user needs. Developed and maintained complex user flows and interactive prototypes, storyboarded user journeys, and created detailed wireframes. Regularly facilitated design critiques and collaborated closely with developers to track, measure, and optimize user interfaces and experiences for maximum impact.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Collaborated with diverse clients, including Sherwin-Williams, Hospice of the Western Reserve, and MTD Products, delivering creative solutions across branding, layout design, signage, and photography. Developed compelling visual identities and marketing materials, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand standards. Managed projects from concept through execution, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality designs that elevated brand presence.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Refined and optimized catalogue layouts for K&K Interiors, ensuring accurate information presentation and visually cohesive design. Edited layout designs to meet brand standards and prepared files for seamless final production, contributing to the polished execution of marketing materials.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Updated and enhanced signage to develop a cohesive wayfinding system across select exhibits. Designed unique wayfinding materials tailored for visiting exhibits and events, improving navigation and user experience within the space.

Athens, Oh

Designed and implemented a cohesive set of promotional materials, including posters, t-shirts, programs, and logos, for the annual Spring Concert. Refined the existing logo to enhance brand voice and consistency across all event collateral, ensuring a unified and engaging visual identity.

Medina, Ohio, United States

Assisted customers in navigating the car purchasing and leasing process, providing personalized guidance and ensuring a smooth and informed decision-making experience. Worked during academic breaks from Ohio University, honing communication and sales skills in a fast-paced environment.