About me.

About me.

About me.

I help create products through

I help create products through human-centered design practices and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

I help create products through

human-centered design practices

human-centered design practices

and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Lead UX Designer

Spokane, WA

Lead UX Designer

Spokane, WA

Lead UX Designer

Spokane, WA

With over a decade of experience in User Experience Design, I've dedicated my career to designing and launching digital products from the ground up. My approach to UX design is comprehensive, taking into account every facet of a user's interaction with a product to craft solutions that are not just user-friendly, but also accessible and empowering.


At Aon, I lead the design of a suite of digital products, a role that has allowed me to showcase my ability to guide teams and work collaboratively with team members from various disciplines. It's a position that challenges me to merge creativity with practicality, ensuring that we're not just creating innovative designs, but also making sure they resonate with our users and meet their needs effectively, while also providing business value for our stakeholders.


In addition to my role at Aon, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Eastern Washington University, where I have the privilege of teaching the next generation of UX designers. In my classes, I emphasize human-centered design practices and methods.

With over a decade of experience in User Experience Design, I've dedicated my career to designing and launching digital products from the ground up. My approach to UX design is comprehensive, taking into account every facet of a user's interaction with a product to craft solutions that are not just user-friendly, but also accessible and empowering.


At Aon, I lead the design of a suite of digital products, a role that has allowed me to showcase my ability to guide teams and work collaboratively with team members from various disciplines. It's a position that challenges me to merge creativity with practicality, ensuring that we're not just creating innovative designs, but also making sure they resonate with our users and meet their needs effectively, while also providing business value for our stakeholders.


In addition to my role at Aon, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Eastern Washington University, where I have the privilege of teaching the next generation of UX designers. In my classes, I emphasize human-centered design practices and methods.

With over a decade of experience in User Experience Design, I've dedicated my career to designing and launching digital products from the ground up. My approach to UX design is comprehensive, taking into account every facet of a user's interaction with a product to craft solutions that are not just user-friendly, but also accessible and empowering.


At Aon, I lead the design of a suite of digital products, a role that has allowed me to showcase my ability to guide teams and work collaboratively with team members from various disciplines. It's a position that challenges me to merge creativity with practicality, ensuring that we're not just creating innovative designs, but also making sure they resonate with our users and meet their needs effectively, while also providing business value for our stakeholders.


In addition to my role at Aon, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Eastern Washington University, where I have the privilege of teaching the next generation of UX designers. In my classes, I emphasize human-centered design practices and methods.

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Work Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

Aon

Lead UX Designer

Lead the design and maintenance of the design system, shaping the visual language and interaction patterns for all products

Produce comprehensive design deliverables, including wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mockups, to support agile development processes and facilitate seamless handoffs to development teams

Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to prioritize features and iterate on design solutions based on user feedback and business goals.

Act as a key point of contact for design-related matters, liaising with cross-functional teams and upper management to communicate design decisions and project updates.

May 2021 - Apr 2022

Ad Hoc

Senior UX Designer

Led design sprints and workshops to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ideation, driving innovation and creative problem-solving.

Presented design concepts and rationale to executive stakeholders, advocating for user needs and design decisions.

Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering a collaborative partnership.

Designed and iterated on wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mockups based on user feedback and usability testing, ensuring the final product met user expectations and business objectives.

Collaborated with Accessibility Designers to validate and improve the compatibility of digital products with screen readers, voice assistants, and other assistive tools.

Sep 2019 - May 2021

Fresh Consulting

UX Designer

Conducted user interviews and surveys to gather valuable insights and feedback, informing the design process.

Created wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mockups to visualize and communicate design concepts to stakeholders and development teams.

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

Gravity Jack

UX Design Contractor

Collaborated with Stakeholders, Product Managers, and Developers to create AR/VR experiences, end-to-end, from concept to launch.

Presented design concepts and rationale to Stakeholders, advocating for user needs and design decisions.

Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

Eastern Washington University

Lecturer & Advisor

Instructed courses on UX Design principles, interaction design, information architecture, usability testing, and design thinking.

Advised and supported students in their career paths, assisting them with job placements, internships, and professional portfolio development.

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

14Four

UX Design Lead

Collaborated with Front-end Developers to implement user flows, ensuring the final product matched the intended design and interactions.

Created detailed user flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes to visually communicate user interactions and task completion paths.

Championed usability testing and user research initiatives, translating insights into actionable design improvements.

Successfully managed multiple web design projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and client expectations.

May 2013 - Sep 2014

Seven2

Art Director

Collaborated with Copywriters and Animators to create concepts for Online Advertising banners

Jun 2011 - May 2013

North by Northwest Interactive

Interactive Designer

Designed and developed visually compelling and user-friendly websites, adhering to modern design trends and best practices.

Education

SEP 2009 - sep 2012

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design

SEP 2006 - sep 2009

Spokane Falls Community College

Associate of Arts

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