I strive for simplicity. I transform complexity into clear, organized systems that improve navigation and streamline user experience by optimizing how products are structured, organized, and navigated.
To achieve this, I blend UX design expertise with strong technical skills to create intuitive navigation and scalable design patterns that establish consistency across products, present information clearly, and simplify product exploration and discovery.
I see design as a bridge—connecting creativity and functionality, vision to execution, users with solutions. Collaborating with stakeholders, I leverage research insights and iterative prototyping to optimize designs and create a shared vision that is user-friendly and practical to build.
I am seeking a long-term opportunity to contribute to the information architecture or design system of a complex information-rich or technical product. I thrive in low-ego, customer-centric teams that value curiosity, independence, growth mentality, attention to detail, and a commitment to craft.
My strengths include:
- Information Architecture & Navigation: Expertise in structuring content and navigation to improve usability and accessibility based on data and user feedback.
- UI Prototyping: Advanced in prototyping with Figma, ProtoPie, and HTML/CSS, with expanding skills in JavaScript & React to create prototypes and motion concepts for Web and native mobile applications.
- Design Systems: Experienced in managing Figma component libraries, and defining scalable design patterns for consistent, efficient workflows.
- Accessibility: Expert understanding of WCAG and accessibility standards, ensuring inclusive, user-friendly design components.
- Collaboration: Skilled in balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints, with a solid foundation in front-end technologies for smooth implementation.
- Growth Mindset: Dedicated to fostering a growth mindset and advocating for continuous improvement.
Professional Journey
I grew up in a small town in Northern Wisconsin, where I learned the value of resilience and resourcefulness. These qualities have shaped who I am and continue to guide my personal and professional growth. Throughout my journey, my drive to learn has been a constant. I embrace continuous learning as a way of life.
My design career began in Graphic Design in the mid-2000s, crafting print and web designs for small businesses and educational institutions in Central Florida. Driven by ambition, I moved west to pursue greater opportunities and chart a new path.
In 2014, I became a first-generation college graduate, earning dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Oregon with Summa Cum Laude honors while balancing work in customer service to support my education. It was during a year of graduate study in Landscape Architecture at UO that I first discovered my passion for user experience design, leading me to complete a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Washington in 2017.
Since then, I’ve gone on to work at Microsoft and Google, growing from a Product Designer to a UX Architect. Along the way, I've collaborated with global teams across the U.S., Canada, the UK, India, and Egypt to create a variety of successful enterprise products, including Microsoft.com Universal Navigation, Google Ads, TurboTax, Bing for Commerce, Bing APIs, & Visual Studio.
Beyond Work
Outside of work, music is a big passion of mine. I’m a self-taught bassist and guitarist who believes in the universal power of music to bridge differences. I enjoy learning about music history and run a small e-commerce shop selling and trading music gear as a side hustle. If you ever need gear advice or want to jam, count me in.
I’m also a skilled gamer and avid fan of Bethesda and Fromsoft with a platinum trophy in every Souls series game—a testament to my love for challenges that require persistence and learning to overcome setbacks. Additionally, I’m an avid fantasy football player, winning my league 5 of the last seven years—and yes, I’d gladly join your league if you're up for the challenge!
These passions not only enhance my life but also embody the values I bring to my work: creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and perseverance. I approach everything I do with a growth mindset, continually seeking opportunities that challenge me and add meaning and balance to life.