| Designer & Product Strategist

Resume

           

INTERACTION DESIGN WORK

DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS DIGITAL  |  Sr Product Designer  |  May 2018 - Present

  • Responsible for creating digital experiences that resonate with consumers on an emotional level

  • Lead visual and interaction design strategy for key commerce projects and Star Wars projects

  • Deliver full solutions with the quality, character, and fidelity expected from the brand

  • Work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders and teams

  • Lead web and mobile web platform redesign

  • Experience working with ambiguity and delivering defined, concrete results

DISNEY PARKS, PRODUCTS, & EXPERIENCES  |  Chair of Consumer & Business Insights - Product Strategy  |  April 2019 - Present

  • Research and analyze consumer data and trends to inform product strategy and manage strategic direction for key franchises such as Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilms

  • Serve as Project Manager over a team of 15+ members to develop consumer engagement concept proposals that extend demo reach and relevancy

  • Inform in-development products and strategy that increases revenue and brand loyalty

  • Elevate franchises by telling more authentic stories of diversity and inclusivity

DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS DIGITAL  |  Interaction Designer  |  June 2015 - May 2018

DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS DIGITAL  |  UX Professional Intern  |  June 2014 - Aug 2014


EXPERIENCE DESIGN WORK 

 

DPRD INNOVATION R&D LAB  |  Experience Designer  |  June 2015 - Present

  • Lead the product design strategy for Project Rafaki, a gestural based app that surfaces relevant content using TensorFlow algorithm to guests

  • Assisted in guiding project research and development, consumer insights, and design strategy to develop new intellectual project scope and strategy to executive leadership



PUBLICATIONS

ACM DIGITAL LIBRARY  |  Augmented Reality Theater Experience  |  July 27th, 2014


EDUCATION

Indiana University – Bloomington

Human Computer Interaction Design  |  Masters of Science  |  Aug 2013 - May 2015

 

Clemson University 

Graphic Communications  |  Bachelors of Science  |  Aug 2007 - Dec 2011


SKILLS

Sketch  |  After Effects  |  Illustrator  |  InVision  |  Axure  |  Arduino  |  Basic HTML/CSS | Photoshop  |  Framer | UI Design | Adobe Creative Suite


METHODS

Competitor Analysis  |  Journey Mapping  |  Storyboarding  |  Interactive Wireframing  |  Annotating  |  Presenting/Pitching  |  Drafting Documentation & Decks  |  User Flows  |  System Flows