I believe in…
Diversity + Inclusivity
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what role you have, everyone’s ideas are valid. Bringing diverse individuals and teams together invites unique perspectives you may not have considered, and gives them an appreciation for the design process.
Process over Product
Telling a designer what to do may help the product get delivered sooner. Teaching a designer how to think and follow a user centered design process will increase their skills and the entire team.
Teamstorming
When you think you can do it alone, there is a greater chance of getting designers block! You know, when you can’t see past your own ideas and it becomes impossible to review your own work! That’s why teaming with another designer can help you generate heaps of ideas and get you to think outside of the box. Teamstorming is when you constantly seek feedback from others.
Highlighted Work
Geyser Data Design System
Learn how building and scaling a design system during a significant product transition helped iterate on designs faster and improved the efficiency of developer handoff for our archival data storage solution, which ultimately led to signing new customers.
As the sole UX Designer at Geyser Data, I led the development of a comprehensive design system in Figma from scratch, establishing consistency across our product.
SAP Retail Activity Optimization (RAO) Innovation Project
See how data was utilized to optimize the customer’s activities and drive efficiency and revenue growth.
My job was the lead researcher and designer in a UX/PM/Dev squad to create and validate the value of an innovative product for consumer product goods customers.
Mitchell Claims Examiner Portal (CEP) Redesign
The story of a Redesign project Done Right that set a trend for future redesigns to follow!
My job was to lead the project and manage the team of six product designers to assign and oversee the design of over 80 features. Trailblazing new designs and processes throughout.
XD-PM Process Improvement
Constantly improving how things are done. When we see a problem, we don’t wait to be told. We make positive change happen!
My job was to lead and drive the Process Improvement Initiative to create a better working relationship between XD and PM.
About Me
Full of energy, I motivate and inspire all the teams I work with across the organization to collaborate and engage in our design process. Including everyone in the process is the best way to evangelize UX. I love sharing my knowledge to help others grow, learn and build their skills.
Creativity is not a switch I can turn off. I find myself innovating when going for runs or hanging out with friends. I’m always thinking of ways to improve a design or a process, whether it’s for work, or personal app ideas, or for institutions that I am a board member of.
I am also driven to improve myself. I love being part of active Orange County and San Diego UX communities. I love learning new methodologies by reading, attending conferences or workshops, and leveling up my UX toolkit with the latest apps, especially remote workspace apps.
I’ve been helping people and companies in a UX capacity for twenty years both locally and globally.
Let’s work together!