About

I've dedicated my career to solving complex design challenges across B2B SaaS platforms, IoT ecosystems, and enterprise systems.

My commitment to lifelong learning keeps me exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to stay ahead in an ever-evolving field. I thrive in cross-functional environments where product, design, research, and engineering converge.

Based in Manteo, NC, I’ve remotely led team collaborations across time zones, fostering creativity and growth.

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Work Experience

Work Experience

Harnessing 10+ years of combined experience in B2B SaaS and visual/experience design, delivering user-centric solutions across web and mobile platforms, interaction design, and brand systems.

Open To Work
Director of Product Design (Principal IC)

WebstaurantStore

Jan 22 – Nov 24

Product Design Manager

WebstaurantStore

Jan 21 – Jan 22

Senior Experience Designer

Godfrey

Apr 19 – Dec 20

Senior Visual Designer

PNC Bank

Sep 15 – Mar 19

Core Competencies

User Interface (UI)
User Experience (UX)
Wireframing
Prototyping
Brainstorming
Design Systems
HTML/CSS
Responsive Design
MentorIng
Product Strategy
Leadership
Design Ops

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

How do software development principles and HTML/CSS knowledge inform your design workflow?

My HTML/CSS skills enable precise design systems, better engineering communication, and faster interactive prototyping. Understanding code helps me create more technically feasible, user-centered designs that bridge design and development seamlessly.

How do software development principles and HTML/CSS knowledge inform your design workflow?

My HTML/CSS skills enable precise design systems, better engineering communication, and faster interactive prototyping. Understanding code helps me create more technically feasible, user-centered designs that bridge design and development seamlessly.

How do software development principles and HTML/CSS knowledge inform your design workflow?

My HTML/CSS skills enable precise design systems, better engineering communication, and faster interactive prototyping. Understanding code helps me create more technically feasible, user-centered designs that bridge design and development seamlessly.

What is your approach to collaboration?
What is your approach to collaboration?
What is your approach to collaboration?
How do you leverage AI in your design workflow?
How do you leverage AI in your design workflow?
How do you leverage AI in your design workflow?
How do you maintain continuous growth in your work?
How do you maintain continuous growth in your work?
How do you maintain continuous growth in your work?
How did you get started in design?
How did you get started in design?
How did you get started in design?
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