Results-driven Senior UX Strategy Leader with expertise in experience design strategy, AI integration, and cross-functional team leadership for industry giants like Intel, McAfee, and Qualcomm. With a background in leading user-centered design initiatives across industries such as retail, biotechnology, and cybersecurity, I excel at aligning business goals with data-driven insights to create intuitive, competitive products. Proficient in utilizing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to enhance design processes and future roadmaps. Certified Scrum Product Owner and mentor with a knack for enhancing team collaboration and delivering impactful software solutions. Certification with a Top 10% in class distinction: AI for Designers from The Interaction Design Foundation.
I’ve served as President of the board of directors for AIGA, the professional association for design, where I’ve supported the development of the Portland chapter’s Sustainability Initiative, reviewed portfolios of young designers, and created forums for design presentations.I am a thoughtful and dedicated individual, and contribute leadership in creative direction garnered from many years of experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Experience Strategy: User & product insights, roadmap influence, stakeholder alignment
UX Research: Qualitative & Quantitative Methods, Usability Testing, Interview Synthesis
Product Design: Prototyping, Wireframes, Design Systems, Journey Maps, Personas
AI & Emerging Tech: AI integration in design, data analysis, process automation
Leadership: Cross-functional team collaboration, strategic influence, mentoring
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Design: Figma, Mural, Adobe XD, Notion, Wireframes, Prototyping
Research: UserTesting, Hotjar, Optimal Workshop, A/B Testing, ChatGPT
AI Integration: Data Analysis, Persona Creation, Research Automation
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism – Penn State University
AI for Designers – Interaction Design Foundation (Top 10% Distinction)
Certified Scrum Product Owner
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