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About Me

Results-oriented Senior UX Designer with 26+ years of proven success in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. My expertise spans a wide range of industries, including marketing, entertainment (video games, movies, and music), biometrics, direct-to-consumer, internal software, interactive product development, branding, and presentation design.

Throughout my career, I’ve consistently translated complex business goals into elegant, user-centric designs that drive engagement and deliver tangible results. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic design visions. My approach is characterized by a deep understanding of customer needs, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong foundation in data-informed decision-making.

A skilled visual communicator and problem solver, I excel at distilling complex information into clear and compelling visuals that resonate with users. I’m passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously refining my skills to ensure I’m delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.

Currently, I’m seeking a Senior UX Designer role where I can leverage my diverse experience and expertise to drive innovation and create exceptional user experiences that make a lasting impact.

Education

Art Center College of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Class of 2007

Skills

  • 2D and 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling and Printing
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Branding and Logo Design
  • Domain Portfolio Administration
  • Environmental Graphics
  • Front-end Development
  • Graphic Design
  • HTML, CSS, and JS
  • Illustration
  • Legal Compliance
  • Mobile Design
  • Photography and Retouching
  • Presentation Support
  • Presentations
  • Project Design
  • Project Management
  • Prototyping
  • React.JS and Next.JS
  • Storyboarding
  • User Experience (UX) Design
  • User Interface (UI) Design
  • Vendor Management
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Design
  • Web Design

Tools

  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Media Encoder
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe XD
  • Blender 3D
  • Figma
  • VS Code

Work History

Senior User Experience Designer

Sony Pictures Ent

Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Lead the design of a new mobile app for Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Collaborated with product managers and developers to create a user-centered design
  • Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design decisions

Senior User Experience Designer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Aug 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Key User Experience and Interface Designer for Web and Mobile Apps.
  • Created a wide range of visual assets, including logos, infographics, and presentations.
  • Produced video and audio content, such as product demos and study content.
  • Front-end development in ReactJS

Associate Professor

Art Center College of Design

Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • I'm teaching a course called, “Web Technologies” which introduces students to the Webflow platform and explores the fundamentals of web design and user experience.

Senior Graphic Designer

FoxNext Games

Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Collaboratively developed compelling multi-channel marketing assets for user acquisition campaigns across social media, email, events, and mobile platforms.
  • Maintained brand consistency and alignment with campaign goals for effective outreach and messaging.
  • Designed and delivered App Store submission assets in multiple languages for global app availability.

Web Developer

The Walt Disney Company

Sep 2010 - Oct 2017

  • Interactive and static marketing asset design and development.
  • Website and landing page development
  • Social media Digital advertising
  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Legal compliance
  • Domain portfolio administration
  • Graphic design
  • Video and audio editing
  • Presentation support
For a complete work history, please visit my LinkedIn profile.