Crafting a path distinct from the crowd has been the cornerstone of my career in design and leadership. Embracing my unique experiences, I've ventured beyond conventional boundaries to define success on my terms.This journey of discovery and innovation has been marked by roles that have both challenged and championed my approach:🎯 Mentoring at adplist.org since January 2024, where I share my journey and lessons with the product design community, emphasizing the importance of coaching and mentoring.🎯 Directing Product Design at Fleetio since May 2023, leveraging my expertise in user-centered design, SaaS, and leadership to enhance user experiences and product development processes.🎯 Co-Founding and Leading Design at Bolt & Watt since September 2018, where my focus on design management has impacted users across the United States.🎯 Teaching as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for over a decade, covering a spectrum of subjects from UX/UI Design to Portfolio Development, emphasizing design management and laying foundational skills for future designers.🎯 Guided as Director of Product Design across various companies like GRIN, Hudl, and DMSi Software, where my work ranged from strategic design management to hands-on product development, consistently pushing the envelope in ERP software and team leadership.These experiences have taught me that the top performers in design don't just follow the playbook; they rewrite it to fit their unique narratives. They understand that while fundamental principles provide a starting point, true excellence requires adapting them to personal goals and challenges.As a design career coach, I aim to dive deep into your journey. I'm here to help you navigate from where you are to where you aspire to be, leveraging lessons from my career to inform and inspire yours. Let's embark on this path together, crafting a career as unique as your fingerprint.