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As a freelance designer, I possess a diverse skill set that encompasses product design, branding, art direction, 3D and motion graphics, web design, and print. My passion is dedicated to crafting immersive experiences across digital, virtual, and print platforms.

San Francisco, California, Us

I mentored students through UI/UX design courses, offering hands-on support in weekly sessions covering UX thinking, UI design, user research, and career advice, empowering mentees to strategically navigate their future career paths. As a Teaching Assistant, I continue to contribute by supporting students in developing technical design skills and mastering essential tools for success in the field.

San Francisco, Us

I collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that met user needs and consistently surpassed business goals and technical requirements. My responsibilities encompassed a range of design deliverables, including UI/UX concepts, design systems, VR design, and 3D/motion graphics. Actively engaging with research teams, I contributed to comprehensive UX research and user testing, as well as conducted competitive audits. As a design leader, I oversaw and contributed to the design of impactful experiences for various products, employing design thinking and innovative strategies. I led design projects for notable clients such as Google, Visa, Fitbit, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, refining a skill set that seamlessly integrates creativity, leadership, innovation, and a user-centric approach.

Woodland Hills, Ca, Us

I led design strategy and implementation across a range of products, ensuring a consistent UI/UX, seamless interactions, and uniform design patterns. I effectively tackled complex design challenges, delivering impactful solutions for renowned clients like Apple, AT&T, Brooklyn Nets, Intel, and First American. In my role as a design lead, I actively sought feedback, encouraged continuous improvement, and provided mentorship to junior designers. Additionally, I oversaw the alignment between product managers and designers, ensuring clarity on priorities, expectations, and task allocation. I played a crucial role in all stages of the design process, including research, low/high-fidelity design, design systems, accessibility audits, and design QA.

An experimental creative collective that I co-founded with designer Trent Roach. We collaborated with artists and designers internationally on experimental projects and worked on client projects in branding, content creation, web design, and exhibition design. Our work has been featured by It’s Nice That, AIGA Eye on Design and People of Print.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

I oversaw design, marketing, and social media for both the Hufft brand and a range of commercial clients. This included crafting brand identities through web design, interactive experiences, and signage/wayfinding. Additionally, I contributed to research, strategy, and conceptual designs during Hufft's rebrand, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the brand's visual and strategic impact.

I led the design of digital signage, print materials, and social media content for museum exhibitions. My work contributed to heightened engagement and increased foot traffic to various exhibitions.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

I collaborated with a team of designers to maintain KCAl's brand and create digital and print promotional materials, collateral and social media content.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

I played a pivotal role in design of print and digital ad campaigns for renowned brands including McDonald's, Kansas City Chiefs, Old Dominion, and Hostess.

I designed print and digital promotional materials and branded collateral for Method's in house collections.

As an intern at La Cucaracha Press, I designed layouts and worked with letterpress and screen printing processes to create collateral, posters, and packaging for clients.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design

Foundations

Graphic Design