BIOGRAPHY

Over the last 10 years, I have specialized in the Wellbeing and Healthcare space because I believe the best application of technology is in improving the quality of life for everyone. I am patient and relentless in pursuing every possible design detail to deliver on that promise and ship product, regardless if its hardware or software. I have had the privilege to work across a wide range of products; those that encourage healthy habits and those that save lives. This flexible mindset has made me adept at working with global and cross-disciplinary teams whether that's through remote workshops or deep vendor coordination. I excel on projects with tremendous amounts of research, complexity and collaboration because I respect the expertise of my teammates and I am humble enough to consider no design task too small. I truly believe that the best designs are universal, intuitive and transcend us all.

Personally, I have experienced and worked through companies in deep transition, so my ‘superpower’ is being very adaptable. Although, I have worked internationally, across language barriers and through a wide range of design projects, I have currently re-settled in the USA. I am based in Pittsburgh, PA, where I enjoy running in the winter, climbing mountains and recently completed my first full marathon.

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PHILIPS

Senior Product Designer  I  Pittsburgh, PA, USA  I   May 2020 - Present

Designated design lead for the re-design effort of the first sleep therapy product to be launched after a massive voluntary recall. It was the most profitable medical hardware product in the Philips portfolio and made up $690M in sales for the Sleep and Respiratory Care division.

Led and project managed, a globally distributed team, for R&D efforts in medical technology solutions for the Sleep and Respiratory Care division, which spans textile innovation, devices, Saas, and embedded software.

Facilitated innovation workshops with medical advisors, leadership teams and solution leads to develop strategies on government policies and international markets (EMEA & APAC).

Developed product value propositions, experience flows, and user requirements which were then validated with patient and customer research to help inform software, product and mobile technology roadmaps.

MODIS

Senior Product Designer  I  Hamburg, Germany  I   October 2018 - April 2020

Provide UX, UI, ID and research perspective to the “Disruptive Engineering” group within Modis. This cross-disciplinary innovation team provides more holistic solutions for Transportation, Consumer Goods and Digital companies.

Develop UX/UI assets for B2B web and mobile applications, including storyboarding, low and high fidelity wireframes. Collaborate very closely with development team to deliver demos in less than 2 weeks.

Engage directly, with clients, on product innovation and used sketch communication to overcome language barriers. Participate in on-site co-creation sessions with clients and several workshops.

NEWELL BRANDS

Industrial Designer  I  Chicago, IL, USA  I   June 2016 - August 2018

Transitioned two out three total beverageware projects that were  green-lighted to move forward during Newell’s acquisition of Ignite, which had a combined value of $12.4m.  Traveled extensively in China to meet with the sub-suppliers to ensure that those two projects were successfully executed and met their ship dates. 

Worked on product innovation for several, Outdoor and Rec, brands within the Coleman portfolio that reached many international markets (APAC, EMEA, ANZ and LATAM).  Collaborated with international product development teams in France and Italy for both soft and hard goods. Managed to work within heavily, regulated industries.

IGNITE USA LLC

Industrial Designer  I  Chicago, IL, USA  I   December 2014 - June 2016

Developed beverageware products for the Contigo brand, from the initial design research all the way through to product placement on store shelves.  Worked through very aggressive timelines and product costs to achieve solutions that elevated the product category. 

Partnered with management to develop presentations that inspired new organizational initiatives that shifted the company's focus of beverageware as a strictly "Outdoors" product to a more sophisticated and "Luxurious" personal accessory. Developed a deep expertise in the execution of colors, materials and finishes (CMF) to help facilitate the company's new focus, including developing new CMF control documents, color targets, brands palettes and mapping out supplier base limitations.

RADIUS

Junior Industrial Designer  I   Chicago, IL, USA   I   July 2012  –  November 2014

Developed and executed research strategy to learn directly from consumers through interviews, journals, semantic differentials, and participating in co-creation sessions. Synthesized the information gathered through affinity diagrams, story-boards, customer journey maps and decision matrices.

Scouted, synthesized and documented macro trends along with color, material and finish (CMF) trends from diverse product categories into comprehensive guides and forecasts.

Worked directly with clients, manufacturers and engineers to successfully carry the original design intent through to production while advocating the end user experience at every stage of the process and developing support material in the way of graphics, CAD, renders and sketches. 

BEYOND DESIGN

ID Internship  I   Chicago, IL, USA   I   September 2011 –  December 2011

Hired to assist the junior designers develop concepts through brainstorms, sketches, graphics and putting together process books.  Generated appearance models in foam and prototyped in foamcore. Participated in  workshops and focus groups. 

Projects developed during that time involved generating designs for brands, such as Rigid and  Remington, that would refresh their existing  line or extend product offerings for that brand. 

RADIO FLYER 

ID Internship  I   Chicago, IL, USA   I   June 2011 –  August 2011

Worked for the wagons, scooters, horses and backyard product development team.  Coordinated research trips and developed documentation for marketing  team as well. 

Responsible for assisting in advanced concept development for interaction design, outdoor play structures, scooters, battery operated vehicles, wagons and product graphics.