Notable Accomplishments
(Some work may not be represented in my portfolio due to proprietary agreements.)
Self-Service Benefits Portal | Design Lead
Led the design of a new self-service benefits platform by shaping strategic initiatives and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
Planned and conducted qualitative research with stakeholders and end users
Synthesized insights into user-centric design solutions
Delivered detailed design and supported development handoff
Accelerated Pharmaceutical Experience | Design Lead
Directed the design of a new pharmaceutical experience to improve drive-thru efficiency.
Conducted qualitative research to identify opportunities
Translated value propositions into experience concepts and service narratives
Delivered detailed design and facilitated development handoff
Precision Medicine Program | Design Lead
Partnered with a national payer to create a precision medicine initiative, focusing on genome testing to improve medication accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance adherence.
Conducted qualitative research with stakeholders and customers
Led vendor assessment to identify optimal partners
Created service blueprints to communicate the experience to stakeholders and users
Product Design System | Visual Designer
Designed and implemented a new self-service platform by leveraging Salesforce CRM and tailoring it to user needs.
Synthesized qualitative and quantitative insights to inform solutions
Executed digital brand evolution through experience concepts and detailed designs
Delivered detailed design and supported development handoff
Work Experience
YearOne (Techstars 2020)
Freelance Design Lead, January 2025—September 2025
Partnered with the founding team of an AI-driven coaching platform to transform developer activity data into meaningful insights. Shaped the brand, product experience, and design systems to support scale and long-term growth.
Brand Evolution – Reimagined and elevated the visual identity to clearly communicate mission, differentiate in the market, and establish a strong foundation for growth.
Data Insights – Designed intuitive, data-driven experiences that translated complex engineering metrics into clear, actionable insights for leaders.
Design Systems – Built and implemented a scalable design system that accelerated product development, reduced inefficiencies, and ensured brand consistency across teams.
Product Design – Delivered end-to-end design solutions across strategy, interaction, and visual design, aligning user needs with business priorities
Accenture | FJORD Alumnus
Visual Design Lead, July 2015—January 2025, Chicago Illinois
Directed multi-disciplinary teams in delivering enterprise-scale digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients across retail, healthcare, finance, and consumer products. Oversaw the full design lifecycle, from early strategy through implementation.
Team Leadership – Led and mentored cross-functional teams of visual, interaction, and service designers, fostering collaboration and raising the overall standard of design delivery.
Strategic Impact – Partnered with executives and stakeholders to define vision, shape design strategy, and ensure solutions aligned with both business objectives and user needs.
Systems & Process – Established scalable design systems and delivery frameworks that accelerated development, improved quality, and drove consistency across complex programs.
Event Productions Services
Graphic Designer, January 2014—July 2015, DeKalb Illinois
Designed and produced various event marketing collateral such as flyer design, poster design, and handbill design for several activities and events at Northern Illinois University.
Illinois Green Business Association
Graphic Design Intern, June 2012–June 2013, Champagne Illinois
Created designs for a large conference with over 150 businesses in attendance. This included logo design, brochure design, poster design and schedule design.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Northern Illinois University
Visual Communication 2015
Associates in Art and Science
Illinois Central College
Visual Communication 2013
Skills
Visual Design
Design Systems
UI Design
Web Design
Service and Interaction Design
Accessibility
Tools
Figma
Illustrator
Sketch
Zeplin
Photoshop
InDesign
Wordpress
Webflow
Powerpoint
Keynote