Leads by example creating culture of learning and collaboration.

Work Experience

Otter.ai

Principal Product Designer, Jan 2019 - Present

Responsible for Otter.ai product design to help define the future of note-taking and sharing of conversations
• Delivering cohesive design language for all offerings across all platforms iOS, Android, and Web
• Working across disciplines delivering design solutions that drive growth and measurable outcomes
• Leading design process from user research, rapid prototypes, user testing, wireframes, final designs, to tracking performance
• Providing creative strategy for email, web site, print, social experiences that drive retention

Mozilla

Senior UX/UI Designer, Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

• Effectively communicate interaction ideas through wireframes, prototypes, style guides, and user flows
• Conducting user testing to improve and validate design decisions. Includes writing scripts, conducting the tests, and evaluating the data to formulate next steps
• Building fast, prototypes for testing in incision and usertesting.com
• Delivering polished visual design that connects with target audience and aligns with style guide
• Perform design QA to improve product during implementation phase, working closely with developers for rapid iteration

Good&Co

Director of Product Design, Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

Directing creative design solutions and leadership for smart hiring and team fit culture analytic tools
• Provide design leadership and direction on B2C and B2B projects including iOS, Android, and Web apps
• Directing and maintaining design process and strategy internally and on client facing projects
• Implemented all phases of design including planning, research, concept development, prototyping, testing, visual design, and asset hand-off
• Manage and mentor designers to develop and utilize design thinking methods, UX best practices, technical skills, and career path

Exploriverse

Director of Product Design/Founder, Jun 2013 - Aug 2017

Create children educational apps focusing on Common Core Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies for the classroom and homeschool parents
• Design UX, prototype, and document app ideas to be built by external development team
• Illustrate, animate game graphics, and user interface. Manage outsourcing of external art and animation needs
• Design of Common Core educational curriculum and approach on tracking and displaying user behavioral data
• Establish app testing process and validation, along with rapid iteration process

PokerStars

Director of User Experience, Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Provide expertise and recommendations on industry standards and problem solving for web and mobile Poker experiences
• Build and present game vision/ideas in the form of PowerPoint and rapid prototypes
• Design and document standards, guidelines, user flow, and wireframes for a clear understanding of scope and functionality
• Mentor, manage and instruct foreign design team across the globe

Zynga

Director of User Experience, Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

Set new standards for interface design and storytelling for mobile and web platforms that surpassed business goals and delivered millions in revenue
• Establish and maintain UX/UI best practices that meet player expectations and strengthen brand and share across departments
• Develop UX creative processes that foster design of compelling experiences through flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes
• Initiate a UI pipeline on a live game delivering to fast paced development cycles while maintaining quality and promoting cost effective development
• Perform A/B & usability testing and data assessment to iterate on FTUE, core UX and maximize spending
• Growing a team, mentoring talent, and sharing knowledge on site and across many games
• Provided vision for UI look and feel through style guides

Electrotank

Director of Creative/Co-Founder, Jun 2001 - Jun 2011

Conceptualize, design and manage the production of online Flash games and virtual worlds
• Define and develop new cutting-edge, well-balanced online gaming experiences
• Oversee the Master Game Design Documentation process
• Manage in-house art creation and third-party production cycles / assignments
• Work with prospective clients to translate vision into profitable gaming brands

Education

The Art Institute of Seattle 1996-1998 Associate of Applied Arts in Computer Animation