I am a Product Designer with a unique blend of skills and experiences that span both the event management and UX/UI design realms. I hold a B.S. in Sports Management from SUNY Farmingdale and have earned a UX/UI Certification from Ironhack Miami.
My journey has led me to find a passion for solving intricate problems through agile and iterative processes, with a keen focus on creating digital products that not only add value but also enrich people’s lives.
While my previous experience includes collaborating with dozens of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and professional athletes to execute high-profile events, my focus now is on leveraging my diverse skill set to design digital products that meet the needs and expectations of users.
My passion lies in crafting digital solutions that make a significant impact, ensuring that user needs and expectations are at the forefront of every design decision. My unique blend of experience in event management and design continues to shape my approach, enabling me to bridge the gap between physical and digital realms effectively. I am dedicated to creating user-centric, delightful, and functional digital products that bring businesses and individuals closer together.
My goal remains the same: to bring people and businesses together through thoughtful and impactful design, whether in the physical world or the digital realm.
In the Senior Design role, I've taken charge of the design process for a B2B SaaS web platform in commercial insurance, where insured customers, brokers, and carriers were connected to create a streamlined, end-to-end placement solution.
I've had the privilege of collaborating closely with Product leaders across the organization to define product requirements, enhance processes, and establish policies that align perfectly with our business priorities and product roadmaps.
One of my most significant achievements has been leading the entire design process for the development and launch of our Insurance Carrier portal, ensuring an incredibly smooth user experience that resulted in a remarkable 20% increase in user onboarding
As a Designer I've spearheaded market research and analysis efforts that were instrumental in identifying and establishing the elusive product-market fit for an early-stage start-up. This pivotal contribution played a vital role in not only successfully launching the company but also fueling its subsequent growth and success.
My role also involved directing design sessions with clients across a diverse range of 18+ projects, where I prioritized in-depth user research and meticulous data collection to formulate comprehensive functional and technical requirements, delivering solutions that precisely met their needs.
While also maintaining and evolving the organization's Design System, to ensure that all design decisions remained consistent and aligned with our established standards, creating a cohesive and user-friendly experience for our audience.
Being a Design Intern I had to learn how to harness the power of UX methodologies in order to drive significant improvements in the design process, which resulted in heightened efficiency, streamlined workflows, and enhanced capabilities for data collection and analysis.
My collaboration with developers during the implementation phase has been pivotal, as I’ve provided crucial design support and ensured that visual design specifications were meticulously met, guaranteeing a seamless transition from design to execution.
All while applying design thinking principles to craft captivating visual diagrams and wireframes for new pages, while simultaneously creating engaging interactions that elevate the overall user experience to new heights.
In my short time as an Assistant Professor, I had the privilege of contributing to the development, planning, and successful implementation of a high-quality UX/UI design curriculum.
To ensure success, I was actively engaged with students by reviewing their work and reinforcing learning activities by utilizing lesson plans and learning strategies developed by Ironhack.
I've taken pride in providing students with personalized feedback and guidance on their projects and assignments, by fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that not only encouraged but celebrated exploration and experimentation.
Being an Event Manager, I demonstrated skillful event management expertise, successfully executing more than 30 high-profile events, which have collectively generated over $10 million in support of various charitable causes, leaving a significant positive impact.
To further provide additional positive impact internally, I had the opportunity to overhaul the company’s creative design processes, by bringing it in-house. A strategic move that resulted in annual cost savings, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars.
I have also been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with a number of Fortune 500 Companies to effectively manage their sponsor activations which consistently achieved sponsorship goals, and nurtured long-lasting partnerships further enriching the success of the company’s endeavors.
At the PGA TOUR, I took the lead in orchestrating the flawless execution of tournament timelines, overseeing every phase from meticulous pre-tournament preparation to the thorough post-tournament wrap-up.
This meticulous approach was essential in ensuring that every facet of the televised events were executed with absolute precision and excellence.
To ensure the safety of all involved I made it a priority to establish a relationship with both local and state law enforcement agencies. Through those partnerships, I collaborated closely to develop comprehensive safety and security strategies tailored to the venue’s unique requirements.
This commitment to safety not only safeguarded the well-being of our attendees but also contributed significantly to the overall success and positive reputation of the event.
In this dynamic era, screen sizes are ever-evolving. I take pride in crafting stunning designs that cater to users' needs across diverse screen dimensions.
My practical expertise, proven achievements, and fascination with human behavior enable me to uncover user needs, enhancing my value in UX/UI Design.
I excel at unraveling diverse challenges and thrive under pressure and tight deadlines to deliver effective solutions.
When analyzing data, I excel at extracting valuable insights and seamlessly aligning business needs with user desires.
