Employment

NYC DoITTSr. UX Designer

Sept 2017 - Present

Deliver the UX strategy and front-end development to essential New York City websites and applications. Oversee NYC 311 mobile app redesign. Pair program React applications. Manage and mentor junior designers and CUNY fellows. Participate in citywide civic design forums for accessibility and inclusivity.

Avidano DigitalOwner, Lead Designer

Oct 2011 - Sept 2017

Led the creative vision, strategy, and development of digital communications for nonprofits and social enterprises around the world. Clients included UNICEF, City University of New York, Cheetah Conservation Fund, and others. Managed a small team of designers and developers. Ran day-to-day business operations.

UNICEFContract Web Designer

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

Sole designer of a state-of-the-art content management system used in over 80 countries. Iterated user-flows and wireframes. Created detailed mock-ups and internal presentations. Developed front-end templates. Worked with developers to implement changes and ensure quality across multiple phases of the application.

Underline CommunicationsInteractive Designer

Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

Designed websites, promotional emails, and banner campaigns for American Express. Produced wireframes, mock-ups, and client-facing presentations. Developed front-end templates.

Spiegel Design GroupFreelance Web Designer

Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Created detailed website mock-ups and presentation materials for national fashion, retail, and nonprofit clientele. Projects often required remarkably tight-turnaround time. Designed logos and other brand marketing materials.

Swanson RussellWeb Designer

Sept 2006 - July 2009

Created website mock-ups and front-end templates. Developed micro-sites using Macromedia Flash (ActionScript3). Led and taught ‘Lunch and Learns’. Art directed entry-level designers and production artists for web and print projects.

Education

The Creative CenterCollege of Art and Design

Graduated with an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration.

Skills

  • Content Strategy
  • UX/Interaction Design
  • Front-end Development
  • Design Systems
  • Branding/Identity Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Typography
  • Illustration/Fine Art
  • Communication/Writing
  • Teaching and Mentoring
  • Agile Methodology

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