Led cross-departmental collaboration for enhanced customer experience and brand integrity, overseeing projects like website redesign, trade show exhibits and collateral, and email campaigns.Coordinated a solution-focused UX Governance Team, implementing a user-centric design system for multi-disciplinary products.Managed a team of designers and a developer, fostering innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.

Headed the marketing department’s design team, ensuring alignment with business units and user-centered design principles.Independently managed cross-functional projects within the Marketing department, always applying a design-thinking approach.Achieved impactful solutions through innovative design strategies.

Designed creative deliverables for JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services (JMCRS), translating scientific concepts into meaningful and accurate visuals.

As a freelancer, I've engaged in diverse projects spanning graphic design, user experience design, and web design. Notable achievements include crafting websites for start-ups, designing merchandise for the largest youth Ultimate Frisbee tournament in the USA, and spearheading logo and marketing development for small businesses. My design ethos leans towards clean and minimalist aesthetics, ensuring a modern and impactful visual presence.

Oversaw user experience for consumer (B2C) and retailer (B2B) sides of ecommerce software.Managed the creative team, designed user interfaces, and pioneered user research implementation.Demonstrated expertise in ecommerce, user experience, and creative leadership.

Contributed to optimizing wayfinding on projects in London, the University of Washington, and Bournemouth, UK.Determined strategic positioning and content for signage with the goal improving user experience.Demonstrated skills in planning, documentation, and collaboration within the design team.

Five Ultimate is one of the first companies to make merchandise specifically for the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. As such, they have helped define the Ultimate aesthetic. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEDCreate custom vector images for sports teams, working directly with team representatives. Collaborate with coworkers to create merchandise for high profile tournaments. Coordinate project deadlines with screen printers and stock manager. RELATED SKILLS• Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Logo Design • Client Communication • Project Planning • Attention to Detail

The Intramural Activities Building (IMA) is UW's three story gym, including a pool, rock wall, and indoor track. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED:I designed the 4 page quarterly catalog of fitness classes, intramural leagues, and gym schedule. RELATED SKILLS• Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop •

I checked-in climbers to the climbing wall, ensuring they had current memberships and certifications. I monitored the climbing floor, focusing on climber safety.

After college I worked in the cancer research laboratory working an HPLC machine, organizing sample vials, and helping with northern blot analysis.