Unique Blend of Agency and Corporate

Before transitioning into design, I worked as a financial analyst with hedge funds. This experience sharpened my analytical thinking and business acumen and now informs my approach to product strategy and data-driven design.

Agency Life –Fast, Fun, and Full of Ideas
I cut my teeth at design agencies on rapid turnarounds, diverse client needs, and the beautiful chaos of creative collaboration. I learned how to think fast, pivot often, and sell ideas with confidence — all while maintaining a high bar for design quality.

Corporate World –Depth, Scale & Strategy
I've designed for scale and impact in the corporate sector. At Fifth Third Bank, I lead complex consumer banking designs, launching a mobile balance transfer flow, cash flow analysis, balancing user needs, business goals, and regulatory constraints within a large cross-functional team.

What Makes Me Different
My superpower is being the bridge between data and design, users and business, vision and execution. With a foot in both analytical and creative worlds, I approach problems holistically and deliver solutions that are grounded in both logic and empathy.

Let’s just say I know my way around a spreadsheet and a sticky note.

When I am not pixel pushing, you can find me reading books, travelling, taking long walks with my dog (if he’s in the mood 🙄), and trying out pasteries around the city.

Work Experience

Fifth Third Bank
Sr. Product Designer
2021 - Present

FCB (Chicago)
Senior Art Director
Art Director
Feb 2019 - Oct. 2021

Manifest Agency
Designer
Jun. 2016 - Jan. 2019

Northern Trust Corporation
Sr. Financial Analyst
Jan. 2013 - May. 2016

Skills

• Typography & Visual Hierarchy

• Data Visualization

• User Research (Interviews, Surveys, Usability Testing)

• Competitive & Heuristic Analysis

• Persona Development

• Journey Mapping

• Information Architectur

• Design Strategy

• Problem Framing & Prioritization

• Wireframing & Prototyping (Low to High Fidelity)

• UI Design

• Design Systems

• Mobile-First & Responsive Design

• Accessibility (WCAG Standards)

Tools

• Figma

• Sketch

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Zeplin

• Abstract

• Miro / FigJam

Education + Certifications

Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Chicago Portfolio School
Ad and Design

Foundations of User Experience Design (By Google)
Coursera

UX Leader: Essential Skills for Any UX Practitioner
(UX Management)

Nielsen Norman Group
Certification pending (1 of 5 courses completed)