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)