A little about me...
I am a UX design leader with more than 20 years of experience in transforming enterprise, B2B and consumer mobile products using a collaborative user-centered design process. I have 4 years of combined leadership experience building and leading multi-disciplinary design teams across the globe.
With over 20 years of experience as a UX design leader, I have successfully transformed enterprise, B2B, and consumer mobile products by implementing a collaborative and user-centered design process. Throughout my career, I have consistently prioritized creating exceptional user experiences by leveraging my expertise in design strategy, user research, and interaction design.
One of my notable achievements includes leading and building multi-disciplinary design teams across different geographical locations. Over a span of four years, I have honed my leadership skills and effectively guided these teams to deliver outstanding results. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, I have successfully nurtured creativity, innovation, and productivity within my teams.
My passion for user-centered design is evident in my track record of delivering impactful and intuitive digital experiences. I have a deep understanding of user needs and preferences, and I strive to create designs that not only meet those needs but also exceed expectations. I am adept at translating complex business requirements into elegant and user-friendly solutions that drive user engagement and business success.
My journey into the field of UX design began in 2000 when I joined Palm, Inc. as a User Interface Prototype Designer. It was at Palm where I was first exposed to the world of UX design and had the privilege of working with an innovative design team that pioneered mobile experiences. This experience instilled in me a rigorous and user-centered design approach that became the foundation of my career.
For the next decade, I applied this strong UX process to various industries while working for renowned technology brands in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. At WebEx, I contributed to creating seamless and intuitive collaboration experiences for users. During my time at Yahoo!, I focused on delivering engaging and user-friendly interfaces for their online services. Subsequently, I joined Hewlett Packard, where I continued to leverage my UX expertise to design compelling experiences across their product portfolio.
Throughout my tenure with these technology brands, I continuously honed my skills in UX design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. I worked closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure that the user's needs and goals were at the forefront of the design process. By applying user research, information architecture, and interaction design principles, I played a pivotal role in creating meaningful and impactful digital experiences.
In 2012, I embarked on a new chapter in my career by joining Adobe as a Senior User Experience Designer. This significant move also involved relocating to Seattle, WA, where I immersed myself in a new professional environment and embraced fresh opportunities.
During my tenure at Adobe, I not only continued to enhance my UX design skills but also began transitioning into a design leadership role. This pivotal point marked a significant milestone in my career as I took on additional responsibilities and started shaping the direction of design projects and teams.
Building on my experience at Adobe, I later joined GettyImages, where I had the privilege of leading a team of talented Product Designers. In this role, my primary focus was to support the Getty contributors organization by overseeing the design process and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centered designs.
Managing a team of designers allowed me to leverage my leadership skills and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive the design strategy and create impactful solutions. Together, we worked towards providing a seamless and engaging experience for Getty's contributors, enabling them to showcase their work effectively.
At this stage of my career, I am actively seeking opportunities that allow me to make a significant and measurable impact within an organization. I am driven to provide both leadership and design excellence, particularly for companies that recognize the value of design as an integral part of their product development process.
I am passionate about leveraging my expertise and experience to drive innovation and create exceptional user experiences. I thrive in environments that encourage collaboration, foster creativity, and prioritize user-centered design principles. By combining my strategic thinking, design skills, and leadership capabilities, I aim to contribute to the success of organizations that understand the power of design in shaping their products and services.
My goal is to join a forward-thinking company that values design as a crucial element in their business strategy. I am eager to work with cross-functional teams, inspiring and guiding them towards creating impactful and meaningful solutions. I strive to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and deliver exceptional results that positively impact both users and the organization as a whole.