RESUME
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I have been fortunate to have a variety of experiences--from highly technical to very creative, and a career path which has allowed me to develop into a well rounded professional. I have been in positions to lead teams, as well as being a part of groups to execute tasks within an organizational structure. My objective is always to use my knowledge and skills to achieve shared goals.
Skills
FIGMA
XD
SKETCH
AXURE RP
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
INDESIGN
Work​
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Experience Designer. Adobe.
New York, NY
August 2023 - December 2023
November 2022 - February 2023
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Supported the Document Cloud team’s charge of turning manual document processes into efficient digital ones, featuring PDF and e-signature solutions. Produced sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts. Reviewed product builds to improve the user experience and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the product cycle.
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Product Designer. Comcast.
New York, NY
August 2021 - July 2022
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Responsible for the design of business customer facing products and services. Developed highly accurate visual designs, user flows, site maps, wireframes, screen prototypes and detailed design specifications for existing and new product offers. In addition, provides support, communication, course-correction, and revision throughout the development phase.
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Design Project Manager. Topcoder.
New York, NY
February 2018 - June 2020
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Lead design and prototyping efforts, helping customers understand how they can innovate; leveraging a global community of designers focused on creating great digital and human experiences. Work directly with customers and the design community to create rapid wireframes, design concepts, front-end prototypes, and capture design requirements to deliver interactive and engaging user experiences.
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Digital Designer & Developer. Independant.
New York, NY
May 2016 - present
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Provides a range of services for web and mobile applications. These services include design research, prototyping, and front-end development. Consults clients on business needs and objectives, while creating holistic user experiences.
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Footwear Designer. Fila, Inc.
New York, NY
​January 2016 - May 2016
​Creates products for the Fila brand as part of an international design team, in cooperation with marketing and development. Contributes to seasonal trends, themes, colors and styling. Provides creative and practical ideas leading to the creation and manufacturing of shoes for various customer categories -- women, men, & children.
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U/X Designer. Ford Advanced Product Group.
London, England
May ​2015 - July 2015
​Provided a fully holistic view of Vehicle & Life integration both inside and outside of the electric vehicle. Designed in-cabin innovations that took advantage of the uniqueness of electric vehicles. Also designed functions that are possible with an EV that are not possible with a carbon based powertrain. Created vehicle architecture possibilities that would lead to new user experiences.
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Package Designer. 96 Problems.
Tokyo, Japan
​October 2014 - February 2015
​Responsible for the creative design development and project management of package design for products going to market.
Focused mainly on creating packaging for products to be displayed in retail outlets, and for online delivery. Responsibilities also included the design of the actual product.
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Industrial Designer. Social Bicycles, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
May 2014 - August 2014
​Aided in the development of bike share systems. Which included the design of bicycle hardware, building and troubleshooting the electronic devices and user interfaces, and researching future possibilities for bike sharing. Instrumental in the physical design and engineering
of core product: a smart bicycle that is the future of bike-sharing
systems.
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Distribution Mechanic A. Con Edison, Inc.
New York, NY
​November 2005 - August 2013
​Lead in the installation, maintenance, operations, testing, repair, and removal of equipment for Con Edison's electric distribution systems.
Tasks performed while demonstrating safe work practices and compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
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Commercial Parts Analyst. Siemens, AG.
Orlando, FL
​February 2001 - August 2002
​Obtained engineering data from drawings, and provided pricing analysts with critical information, enabling them to accurately price parts. Other responsibilities included researching unit specific drawings and putting together catalogues on renewal parts for steam and combustion turbines.
Languages
HTML5
CSS3
ARDUINO
C PROGRAMMING
Education
Pratt Institute. Master of Industrial Design.
Brooklyn, New York
​August 2013 - May 2016
Developed a clear understanding of aesthetics, creating objects and experiences of enduring value and meaning, that embody respect and sensitivity for people and their environment. Learned a full range of design skills, including drawing, rendering, computer modeling, 3-D modeling, color, and design methodology, as well as historical and contemporary issues of designed objects and environments.​
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Royal College of Art, Imperial College.
Global Innovation Design.
London, England
​March 2015 - July 2015
​Global Innovation Design (GID) is a program between the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. It is a unique, transnational design initiative that brings together three major centres of design, culture, enterprise and industry: Europe, North America and Asia. The program is a world-class design collaboration between four internationally renowned academic institutions. Each partner brings distinct expertise and complementary approaches to design, engineering, technology and business, with an emphasis on internationally oriented design and innovation.
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Keio University. Media Design.
Tokyo, Japan
​September 2014 - February 2015
Utilized a wide range of techniques for disruptive innovation to iteratively develop and prototype original ideas. Received instruction on how media, content, and design take root in society, and how they function as industries. Gained perspectives that harmonize and integrate design, technology, management, and policy.
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University of Central Florida.
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology.
Orlando, Florida
​August 1999 - August 2002
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Received instruction and problem solving experiences in both circuit and system aspects including computers, communications, controls, and electrical power. Course work includes the design, production, operation, and servicing of electronics, optics, telecommunication and wireless systems and equipment.