Resume
Experience
Nov 2020– May 2021
DESIGN MANAGER, UI | Merge | Boston, MA
Managed the design process for a website experience introducing a newly formed initiative on race for The Smithsoninan Institution, while leading a team of UX/UI designers. Led internal initiatives to transition design department onto Figma. Currently managing the design on various healthcare accounts.
Nov 2020– May 2021
LEAD DIGITAL DESIGNER | Qualified Digital | Remote
Built and maintained design systems for five different brands primarily in the B2B cyber-security space. Oversaw and mentored a small team of designers.
Jan 2018– Present
SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR | Isobar | Boston, MA
From heuristic evaluation, competitor analysis, wireframing, to detail design – since the start, leading the design of Alamo Car Rental app and website experience. Oversee small team of designers, work alongside UX to diligently maintain design system while following accessibility design standards. Work cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and QA in an agile environment to design, track, and optimize entire customer experience in every permutation across 10 different domains.
Feb 2016– Jan 2018
SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER | Boston Digital | Boston, MA
Design/Art Direct and QA of various fully responsive websites ranging from construction, pharmaceutical, law, consulting, and higher ed. Lead design presentations, workshops, and contribute to pitches. Provide oversight and mentoring on UX and design to peers & juniors. Involved in recruitment and training efforts.
Dec 2014– Jan 2016
SENIOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER | Verndale | Boston, MA
Lead designer on what was Verndale’s largest project to date: CarpetOne.com a $1.3M fully responsive newly architected national blog and inspirational flooring experience. Worked closely with Experience Architects, Creative Directors, Front & Back-End Developers.
Jun 2014– Dec 2014
SENIOR DESIGNER | Argus | Boston, MA
Design responsive landing pages and interfaces for education, healthcare, and government clients while maintaining strict brand guidelines. Participated in user research and web design for an extensive initiative to increase school attendance at one of the largest lower-income housing projects in Boston.
Mar 2012– Jun 2014
SENIOR MARKETING DESIGNER | NutraClick | Boston, MA
In addition to leading the design effort of a 20K SKU eCommerce website, also developed successful, imaginative, and strategic online marketing solutions to help meet marketing objectives and obtain conversions in a strictly data-driven environment. Created extensive visual style guidelines for five different brands. Collaborted cross-functionally to Interpret needs, objectives, and direction to ensure design concepts meet brand standards and business goals. Maintained vendor relationships and oversee all packaging design.
Nov 2005– Mar 2012
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Davis Advertising | Worcester, MA
Design original artwork and layouts across wide range of media, including print, direct mail, web and outdoor. Assisted in task and time management for an Art Department of 12 unique artists. Work closely with copywriters to develop and execute thought-provoking creative concepts for ad campaigns. Participated in various photoshoots and press checks.
Skills
Wireframing
Design Systems
Prototyping
Graphic design
Print-production
Packaging Design
Branding
UX/UI
Adobe
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Sketch
Microsoft Office
Jira
Asana
Management
Zeplin
Award Wins
2019
Appy Award: Travel & Tourism | Alamo Rent-A-Car App
2018
MarCom: Education | Saint Anselm Website
Web Award: Education | Saint Anselm Website
2017
Web Award: Construction | Suffolk Construction Website
Web Award: Pharmaceutical | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Website
Web Award: Law | Best Best & Kreiger Website
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Framingham State University | Framingham, MA
Major in Studio Art/ Concentration in Graphic Design
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
MAC Lab Monitor/Adobe Tutor
Professional Note-taker
