I have been designing with people in mind long before I understood that the decisions I was making as a web designer were part of a broader discipline now known as UX and product design. In the early days, I was building websites, refining interfaces, and thinking deeply about how someone would move through what I made, what might create friction, and how design decisions would translate into the final product.
As I learned more about user research, accessibility, systems thinking, and product strategy, I began to see those instincts with greater clarity. That deeper understanding pushed me to sharpen my skills, fill in the gaps, and bring more structure and intention to the creative problem-solving I had been relying on for years.
Today, I combine a long history of hands-on design and front-end experience with a refined product mindset. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in empathy, whether I am shaping a new feature, improving a workflow, building responsive interfaces, or exploring ways to bring interactivity and motion to life.
Frameworks change. Design systems evolve. But curiosity and adaptability—that's what scales.
I have worn a lot of creative hats over the years, but at my core, I am still that same curious builder, only now with a broader toolkit and a clearer focus: designing thoughtful digital products that solve real problems and work beautifully for the people who use them.
Over the years, I've driven product design across industries ranging from fintech and SaaS to workforce management and web development. I've led enterprise product redesigns, defined design principles and component libraries, contributed to roadmap decisions, mentored junior designers, and collaborated closely with engineering and product stakeholders to turn complex problems into clear, scalable solutions.
See my full experience on LinkedIn for a closer look at the roles behind the journey.
Bachelor's of Arts -
Graphic Design & Media Arts (UX Design Focus)
Institution:
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
GPA:
4.0
Honor:
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Honored for academic excellence and lifelong learning among adult professionals.
User Interface & Experience
User Centric Design
User Personas
Usability Test Design
Information Architecture
Collaboration in UX Design
Prototyping & Optimization in UX Design
Accessibility & Inclusion
Professional Practices in Graphic Design
Advanced Digital Graphic Design for the Web
Design Thinking for Graphic Designers
Typography
Design & Brand Identity
Multi-Channel Advertising Design
Associate in Applied Science -
Arts & Advertising Design
Institution:
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY
GPA:
4.0
Visual Communication
Graphic Design
Typographic Design
Advertising Design
Photo for Design
TV Advertising Design & Production
Design Studio Procedures
Package Design
3D Model & Animation
Illustration
Painting & Composition
Structural Analysis
Diploma -
Web Development & Business Programming
Institution:
The Chubb Institute, New York, NY
An 8-month (32-week / 720 hours) program focused on the following disciplines:
Advanced Web Development
E-commerce
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
JavaScript
PHP
Java GUI Design
Database & File Manipulation
Problem Analysis
Structural Programming Design & Techniques
Testing Procedures
Debugging
Certificate in User Experience - Nielsen Norman Group
Issued: October 2024
Certificate ID: 1089146
Courses Completed:
Personas: Turn User Data Into User-Centered Design
Usability Testing
Analytics and User Experience
Analyzing Qualitative UX Data and Reporting Insights
Remote User Research
Verify Certificate
Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI - Coursera
Issued: October 2024
Courses Completed:
Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction
Design Thinking for Data Professionals
Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking
Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era
Verify Certificate
Introduction to Web Accessibility - edX
Issued: August 2024
Topics Covered:
Web Accessibility Principles
W3C Accessibility Standards
Adaptable Content
Checking Keyboard Accessibility
Internet of Things
Business Benefits of Accessibility
Accessibility and Legislation
Creating Accessibility Statements
Verify Certificate
Certified React Developer - React Certification
Issued: December 2024
Certificate ID: 5L26WJS
Verify Certificate
Blockchain Revolution Specialization - Coursera
Issued: November 2024
Certificate ID: 8HPHUTQO4OLN
Courses Completed:
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
Transacting on the Blockchain
Blockchain and Business
Blockchain Opportunity Analysis
Verify Certificate
Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66be2e4cd9c1bf63488131b9
Areas of Focus:
Defining and Identifying Stakeholders
Managing Expectations
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Scenario: A Difficult Request
Scenario: A Demanding Stakeholder
Scenario: An Emotional Outburst
Scenario: A Shortened Timeline
Scenario: A Disruptive Force
Scenario: A Conflict Between Stakeholders
Scenario: A Delay in Decision-making
Scenario: An Unwelcome Intrusion
Verify Certificate
Quality Management Basics - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66ba5dc03d59667a4a720802
Areas of Focus:
Quality Management Methodologies
The Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
Viewing Work as a Process
The Kano Model
Metrics and Statistics
Verify Certificate
Managing Real World Projects - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66ad09bb9407db50ce732f62
Areas of Focus:
Earned Value Management
The Cost Baseline
Identifying the Critical Path
The Network Diagram
Handling the Kickoff Meeting
Risk Register
Change Management
Developing an Effective Team
Resolving Conflicts
Communicating With Project Stakeholders
The Project Journal
The Change Control Process
Performing Quality Control
Verify Certificate
Project Management Team Leadership - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66b2a71344c0b913b13e40d7
Areas of Focus:
Leading a High-Performing Team
Handling Powerful Stakeholders
HR Management Planning
Meeting Management
Developing the Project Team
Resolving Team Conflicts
The Decision-Making Process
Communications Planning
Potential Communication Issues
Disruptive Team Members
Unexpected Project Scope Changes
Project Delays
Work Breakdown Structures
Verify Certificate
Ethics for Project Managers - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66bfbf761244ae277ead2175
Areas of Focus:
Defining Ethics
Warning Signs of Ethical Problems
Project Management Ethics Codes
Scenario: Choosing Team Leaders
Scenario: Selecting a Team
Scenario: Reporting Project Status
Scenario: A Question of Blame
Scenario: Payback Time?
Verify Certificate
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66be848f1244ae277eacff3b
Areas of Focus:
Defining Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence Factors
Scenario: A Deadline Conflict
Scenario: A Demanding Stakeholder
Scenario: A Moving Target
Scenario: Micromanagement?
Scenario: Working Overtime
Scenario: Negative Feedback
Scenario: A Team Conflict
Scenario: A Question of Delegation
Verify Certificate
PM Primer: Conflict Resolution - Mindedge Learning
Issued: August 2024
Certificate ID: 66bd19538c17774a8fcc9ebd
Areas of Focus:
Defining Conflict Management
Styles of Handling Conflict
Managers and Conflict
Best Practices: Conflict Resolution
Finding and Using Negotiating Power
Best Alternative to No Agreement
Communication Strategies
Scenario: Negotiating with a Stakeholder
Conflict Resolution Issues
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