My Story
I've always believed that the best digital experiences sit at the intersection of beautiful design, empathetic user research, and flawless engineering. My journey didn't start in a design studio—it started with a curiosity about how things work and a desire to make them work better for people.
Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of working alongside incredibly talented teams to build products that solve real problems. From completely rethinking the auction experience at ACV to helping early-stage startups find their product-market fit, my focus has always been on delivering value through intuitive interfaces.
When I'm not designing, you can usually find me speaking at local meetups, mentoring emerging designers, or experimenting with new prototyping tools. I thrive in environments where creativity is encouraged, and where "good enough" is never the final answer.
Let's build something meaningful.
Career Overview
Current Studio
Principal Designer
- Leading design initiatives across enterprise applications
- Managing and mentoring a team of 5 designers
- Scaling design systems for multi-platform products
ACV Auctions
Sr. Product Design Manager
- Built the design team from the ground up — rituals, critique culture, career ladders
- Partner with product & engineering to shape roadmaps and priorities
ThreeSixty
Creative Director
- Owned full creative process from strategy through final delivery
- Reduced revision cycles ~30% with agency-wide review processes
- Grew design department from 4 to 12 people
Aurora Consulting
Lead Interactive Designer
- Led design on Fisher-Price flagship microsites
- Collaborated directly with Mattel brand teams
- Hands-on development, CMS, and post-launch optimization
Freelance
UX/UI Designer
- Designed responsive web applications for local businesses
- Created comprehensive brand identity packages
- Increased client conversion rates by 40% on average