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San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Developed a UX framework for a SaaS system that facilitated the integration of AI capabilities, leading to a 2x increase in user engagement. • Praised by Industry Peers: Received commendation from colleagues at Amazon, Shopify, and others who expressed a desire for a similar system within their companies, highlighting the efficiency and clarity of the design.• Contributed to Company Acquisition: Played a key role in the evolution of Lumity’s business model, leading to its successful acquisition by Alera Group, a major player in the insurance industry.• Legacy of Innovation: The suite of tools designed was integral to the formation of a new company, Plan Year, demonstrating lasting impact and continued value in the health insurance sector.• Recruited by Co-Founder: Invited by the co-founder of Motif Investing to join Lumity as a key UX leader, underscoring the strong professional relationship and trust in my expertise.

San Mateo, California, Us

• Led UX Team and Established Design Operations: Led the UX team, creating design systems and operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality, on-time outputs. Oversaw a team of five designers, including two in-house and three contractors, ensuring cohesive design output.• Designed Innovative Investment System: Created a flexible, scalable user experience that was voted by Fast Company as the “World’s Most Innovative Company in Personal Finance” and was ranked on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 List.• Enhanced User Community and Engagement: Integrated community features on the platform to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among users.Streamlined Customer Service: Developed customer service tools to enhance user support and satisfaction.• Expanded Mobile Accessibility: Led the creation of a mobile platform, ensuring seamless user experience across devices.• Contributed to Acquisition by Charles Schwab: Played a key role in Motif Investing's acquisition by Charles Schwab, with the designs now featured on Schwab's platform as "Theme Investing.

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Strategized Product Design: Analyzed client needs and provided strategic recommendations for the Microsoft Advertising platform, enhancing product design and user experience.• Designed and Conducted Comprehensive User Research Studies: Led international and local user research in Paris, London, Denver, New York, and San Francisco, and presented actionable insights in formal findings presentations.• Performed Competitive Analysis: Conducted competitive analysis and user experience evaluations on existing products, identifying areas for improvement and innovation.• Developed Detailed Prototypes: Created site maps, task flows, and detailed wireframe prototypes as final deliverables, ensuring clear and effective user journeys.

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Launched Zillow.com: Played a leading role as one of two designers in the launch of Zillow.com, defining interaction models, information design, and product strategy.• Authored Patents: Co-authored interaction and technology patents, contributing to the company’s innovative edge.• Defined Product Strategy: Led the development of key interaction models and information design, shaping the overall user experience and product direction.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Defined High-Profile User Experiences: Spearheaded user experience design for major projects including Wish List, Wedding Registry, Customer Reviews, and Customer Images, impacting 45 million customers.• Redesigned Wish List & Wedding Registry: Led the redesign of the Wish List, resulting in increased sales and usage.• Achieved Consistent Customer Satisfaction: Consistently produced designs that tested well with customers, enhancing overall user satisfaction.•Enhanced Site-Wide Consistency: Improved site-wide user experience by driving collaboration among various teams, ensuring a cohesive and consistent user interface.