Work Experience
Google, Senior Interaction Designer (L5)
Sep 2019 – Present | Miami, FL
Discover: Hybrid designer working across the Ads and Search organizations, focused specifically on evolving the framework of the Discover feed (formerly Google Now) driving format innovation to improve user value across ad and organic use cases.
Google, Interaction Designer (L3 —> L4)
May 2017 – Sep 2019 | Mountain View, CA
NBU Monetization: Conceptualized and designed end-to-end an organic experience that allows emerging market users to recharge their prepay phone plans on Search.
R/GA, Experience Designer
Jan 2015 – Apr 2017 | New York, NY
Defined information architecture and story for marketing websites, revamped eCommerce navigation flows to increase conversion, conceptualized campaigns end-to-end, and designed core UX for new apps. Leveraged tools such as prototyping, user journey analysis, and data visualization. Clients include Nike, Tiffany & Co, Google, TD Bank.
Notable Projects:
• Nike Commerce: Consulted as embedded designer at Nike HQ reshaping their online experience and designing product drop campaigns.
• Google OnHub: Conceptualized and designed product launch website end-to-end.
School Of Visual Arts, Teaching Assistant - Digital Design I
Sept 2016 – Dec 2016 | New York, NY
Mentored students in UX thinking, defined course goals and coordinated class activities.
Product Design Lead, Rexcise Technologies
Mar 2016 – Nov 2016 | New York, NY
Developed MVP app design for early-stage startup in recreational sports industry.
AKQA, Creative Technology Intern
Sept – Dec 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Worked in 1 week sprints from concept to prototype utilizing 3D printing, augmented reality, and connected devices for clients such as DirecTV, Google, and Verizon.
Nottingham Spirk, Industrial Design Intern
Jun – Sept 2013 | Cleveland, Ohio
Performed user research, product design, and prototype testing for a novel haircare appliance for Panasonic Healthcare.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design | Class of ‘14, Magna Cum Laude
BFA in Industrial Design
Minors: Interaction Design, Service Design
Skills
Macro-level strategic thinking, design systems development via in-depth information architecture and creation of new design paradigms, rapid concept ideation & high fidelity prototyping.
Tools: Figma, Protopie, Adobe CC Suite, Familiar with HTML & CSS coding.