02 PORTFOLIO
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03 Experience
2021-Present
KOHL'S CORPORATION
Product Designer II
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Lead a full life cycle of systems and applications by working iteratively and playing a lead role on a balanced team, consisting of Product Managers and Software Engineers, to deliver incrementally while making progress towards valuable outcomes
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Organize and facilitate User Research initiatives across teams
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Drive User Centric Design practices consisting of end user’s needs, wants and limitations, being the focus at all stages of the Design and Product Development life cycles
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Lead Design Discovery & Framing by organizing research initiatives, pulling data from large datasets, driving ideation testing prototypes and providing valuable synthesis and recommendations to the key stakeholders and users at Kohl’s
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Develop visual identity systems, data visualizations, visual design, and illustrations for feedback and testing in order to drive adoptable outcomes
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Provide cross-functional Consulting and Collaboration, demonstrating leadership by helping the team and stakeholders navigate product vision, high-level business priorities and desired outcomes
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Initiate and lead Scopings, Inceptions, Kick-Offs and other workshops with other team members
2018-2020
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
UX Designer
Expand tech foundation by developing and executing design projects, integrating wireframing, prototyping, user experience (UX) research, and usability testing. Communicate and collaborate across functional teams, practicing user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design handoffs. Enhance techniques through continuous learning and improvement. Present design and milestone deliverables to peers. Implement and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards..
2013-2020
OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
(Enerflex, LTD / Oil States International
Designer, Product Models
Oversaw design and development of multiple product models, testing and debugging to ensure quality results. Gathered and evaluated requirements in collaboration with cross-functional development teams. Championed value of design internal groups, drove best practices. Created compelling design to align company and product brand standards. Tracked product user experience metrics and reports to deliver continuous improvement across model lines.
Collected user requirements, integrating user-centered design and user research. Conducted research through established research methodologies. Partnered with internal teams to review, conduct model testing, and debugging.
2008-2017
UNITES STATES ARMY RESERVES
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Specialist
Taught soldiers from different specializations how to adequately use CBRN equipment during a mission.
CONTACT
I'm a UX Designer based in the Greater Houston area. I'm available to discuss long term opportunities AND short-term freelance projects. Contact me and let's have a conversation.
Tel: 281-851-5116