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