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- Achieved a 200% increase in premium to goal within three months(Q3 2023) by onboarding a new main risk capital partner.- Successfully implemented a new product line in one-third of thetypical time for similar projects, collaborating closely with cross functionalstakeholders outside our direct organization.- Led redesign project, on top of a full workload, of our internalunderwriting software which included extensive research, ideation,user feedback, and project management.- Provided leadership by mentoring fellow designers at the end ofeach sprint cycle, facilitating discussions on design critique, ideageneration, and design thinking.- Consistently enhanced our platform by collaborating with cross functionalteams to research, ideate, design, and implement newfeatures, directly contributing to achieving OKRs. Additionally,became a subject matter expert in understanding the needs of ourcustomers (Underwriters & Brokers) to ensure the platform'salignment with their expectations.- Applied design thinking to develop cohesive design systems andensure adherence to evolving brand guidelines, overseeing thecreation of user-centric solutions and leading design initiativesthrough a company acquisition.

- Collaborated with product owners, stakeholders, developers, andother designers to ensure a cohesive experience across ourplatform through a unified design approach.- Executed designs throughout the UX lifecycle, from concept tohandoff, including user research, information architecture,interaction design, UX, visual design, prototyping, implementation,and testing.- Worked closely with UX team members to design and documentcomponents for our design system, Monorail, enhancing consistencyand usability.- Presented designs to internal teams, including designers,developers, and stakeholders, actively collecting and incorporatingfeedback to refine and iterate on design solutions.

Responsible for ideating, planning and executing integrated digital programs that drive results for a global technology company that enables brands and retailers to connect to their customers with best-in-class advertising technology solutions.– Interface with clients to develop, translate and execute visual digital advertising strategies optimizing for design systems, space and experience throughout the client’s digital ecosystem– Lead cross-functional resources throughout the design lifecycle while conveying a clear vision related to strategy and execution; develop end-to-end digital advertising solutions with an eye towards creating a tailored UX and journey– Assist in road mapping activity including conducting current state assessments, defining future state vision, resource planning resource requirements and growing business through client onboarding, marketing design, and data visualization– Leverage analytics, technology and consumer insights to drive market relevance; analyze metrics, KPIs and dashboards todraw insights, facilitate sound decision making and inspire high impact design systems– Selected as the President of Criteo’s chapter of Toastmasters ultimately responsible for customizing and rolling out a company-wide program for speech and leadership; additionally, completed several leadership/management courses

Designed and developed creative solutions in existing design systems for automotive clients to run at scale. Client list included world-class brands such as Jaguar, Audi, Ford, Maserati, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat.– Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing based off of evolving client needs; collaborated with external compliance teams to ensure creative solutions met client and brand needs and standards– Conceptualized projects from ideation to completion with an emphasis on connecting digital design strategies to enterprise KPIs, creating brand heat and generating awareness– Remained current on usability trends, web design techniques and emerging technologies cross-platform compatibility

Act as a subject matter digital specialist offering creative and developmental feedback to a social commerce mobile app whose mission is to empower people with digital tools to help one another find quality brands and products together.

Facilitated the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and College developing a sense of community among residents.

Creative problem solver with a knack for pairing creative and technical knowledge towards formulating innovative and effective art direction and designs for school newspaper.

Worked as part of a team to welcome and get the Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 settled.

Supported brand implementation and messaging development and operational support for marketing and sales teams such as database, message document social media, events and collateral materials.

Worked as a Graphic Designer to help design an iPad application for Planned Parenthood.