About

Bio

I am a product designer based in Oakland with a focus on visual design and strategy. I get excited thinking through information architecture, design systems & efficiency, prototyping interactions, and creating designs that work so well their presence is taken for granted.

Previously I've worked in brand storytelling through graphic design for eight years, and spent six years at National Geographic in international project management. I’m recognized as adaptable, resourceful and proactive, a clear communicator, and a leader with effective relationship building skills.

I'm currently unlearning the use of a double space after punctuation. ;)

My mission: make awesome things and get stuff done.

I've been called...

Adaptable
Resilient
Inventive
Resourceful
Witty
Positive
A Mentor
Curious
Adaptable
Resilient

Reasons I am great

I'm an advocate for collaboration. Great design doesn't exist in a vacuum! True teamwork does make the dream work.
I believe design reasoning should be backed up data (I love a good A/B test). Feedback and iteration are critical for success.
I don't take myself too seriously. Some Most people find me funny.
I'm not afraid to make my own path. I have lived in 3 different cities as an adult and know how to start over from scratch.
The first iteration of my portfolio was hand-coded by me! With some help from colleagues. :) 
I bleed Cubbie Blue. Chocolate cake is my favorite.
I'm a huge indie music nerd and go to concerts regularly. Find out what I'm listening to here.

Experience

Senior Product Designer | US Bank | 2021-Present

UX Design Consultant | LinkedIn | 2020-2021
LinkedIn, the lighthouse, Loupe Graphics, Courage Design Co, 4ourth Mobile +more

Design Consultant | 2015-2020
Fetzer Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, Ranch7, Courage Design Co, Flight.io, The Republic of Tea, Treasury Wine Estates +more

Graphic Designer/Creative Project Manager | 2013-2015
National Geographic, Book Publishing

Project Manager | 2007-2013
National Geographic, International Brand Licensing

Awards

Mapping the Road — Fetzer Vineyards, 2019 Annual Report
Graphic Design USA Award, 2019
Wine Pack Design Awards, 2020

AIGA Portfolio Review — Seasoned Pro
July 2020, One of 12 selected for a live national review.

Let's work together