Spearhead end-to-end product design initiatives across digital and print, driving innovative and user-centered solutions using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite while aligning with business goals and enhancing user engagement.
Partner with marketing, customer ops, and engineering teams to streamline workflows and deliver cohesive design systems—accelerating project turnaround times by 30% through improved cross-functional collaboration.
Design, test, and iterate on wireframes and functional prototypes for internal tools and e-commerce platforms, improving UI consistency and conversion rates across multiple digital touchpoints.
Lead SEO-focused redesigns and e-commerce optimizations, increasing organic traffic by 40% and boosting Amazon storefront engagement through impactful visual content and UX refinements.
Develop automation scripts via Adobe Extended Script API to eliminate repetitive tasks—reducing manual design workload by 50% and significantly increasing team efficiency.
Lead UX/UI Designer
MPTP Corp: 09/20- 12/24
Directed the design and UX strategy for an educational platform, leading to a 35% increase in user engagement and a 50% reduction in bounce rates through a full-site redesign and onboarding overhaul.
Spearheaded the creation of interactive books, games, and activities using Figma, Sketch, and XD, aligning each product with accessibility standards and engaging thousands of users with dynamic, user-friendly experiences.
Developed and tested functional prototypes to validate user flows and interface decisions, incorporating usability data and A/B testing to continuously improve the platform’s experience and conversion metrics.
Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive design systems while mentoring a team of creatives and developers to align with the company’s evolving vision.
Implemented accessible, responsive components using HTML, ARIA, JavaScript, and PHP (Zend Framework), ensuring WCAG compliance and seamless front-end/back-end integration for optimal performance.
Production Automation Manager
Benchmark Education: 01/19 - 7/20
Led and scaled an automation team focused on streamlining design and production workflows, achieving a 50% reduction in downtime and significantly improving overall team efficiency.
Developed stable, low-maintenance automation scripts using JavaScript and Adobe’s native scripting APIs to eliminate repetitive tasks, minimize human error, and accelerate project delivery.
Mentored junior engineers through a structured training program, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity and stronger cross-functional collaboration.
Operated autonomously and in sync with directors, aligning automation strategies with business goals while proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Collaborated with design, production, and engineering teams to ensure automation solutions integrated seamlessly into company-wide systems and supported high-impact publishing objectives.
Senior Front End Designer
Benchmark Education: 09/14 - 01/19
Designed and developed accessible digital prototypes and interfaces in alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, leading audits and training sessions to embed accessibility across teams.
Created responsive marketing micro-sites, HTML5 frameworks, and email campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite, Bootstrap, and Figma—ensuring cohesive brand experience across platforms.
Built automation scripts in InDesign to convert print books into HTML, improving production efficiency and consistency across digital product lines.
Collaborated with editorial, dev, and content teams to deliver seamless user experiences, ensuring alignment between creative vision and functional execution.
Produced wireframes, storyboards, and user flows to communicate design solutions effectively to stakeholders and guide product development.
Applied a refined eye for layout, color, and typography to elevate design systems, resulting in a more cohesive visual language across marketing sites, emails, and product UIs.
Web & Visual Designer
The Breton Group: 02/14 - 09/14
Collaborated with high-profile commercial real estate clients including The Feil Organization, Viking Partners, and Paragon Realty Group, delivering tailored design solutions.
Regularly engaged with clients to gather feedback and iterate on design solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.
Created visual designs that enhanced usability and aesthetics for various projects.
Designed and developed responsive websites and WordPress themes, utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery libraries, and WordPress.
Produced comprehensive marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, advertisements, invitations, email newsletters, site plans, and banners.
Brainstormed and implemented creative strategies for social events, brand revamps, and promotional campaigns.
Built prototypes and wireframes with HTML and CSS to visualize and test concepts
Worked as part of a dynamic design team, contributing to brainstorming sessions and supporting peer designs.
Developed a unique responsive grid system tailored for complex real estate portfolios, enhancing user interface and experience.
Skilled in using advanced features of Adobe Creative Suite to create visually appealing and effective designs.
Front End Designer
Institute for Integrative Nutrition: 09/12 - 01/13
Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing tasks to consistently meet deadlines.
Conducted hands-on production work including wireframes, design, and coding, ensuring high-quality output.
Provided production support and troubleshooting, addressing issues promptly to maintain workflow efficiency.
Optimized existing non-responsive pages for mobile browsers, improving mobile page load times by 25%.
Built prototypes and wireframes using HTML and CSS to visualize and test concepts.
Participated in internal meetings, client reviews, and QA cycles, contributing to the iterative design and development process.
Liaised with clients to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring alignment with goals.
Edited content and media using Drupal CMS to keep the website up-to-date.
Utilized Jira within an Agile framework to manage tasks, track progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Actively engaged in sprint planning and task prioritization to facilitate efficient team collaboration and achieve project goals.
Proficient in using Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator for designing wireframes and prototypes.
Collaborated with designers and developers to refine and implement design solutions.
Web Designer
The New York Botanical Garden: 06/12 - 09/12
Generated and conceptualized ideas for projects and micro-websites, creating detailed mock-ups to visualize design concepts.
Designed with standards-compliant code, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adherence to SEO best practices.
Developed wireframes and site graphics for new and existing projects, enhancing visual appeal and user experience.
Designed innovative user-friendly interfaces while maintaining brand consistency.
Implemented wireframes and mock-ups using HTML and CSS to bring design concepts to life.
Managed content and media uploads using CMS, and edited existing content to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Revised and optimized current projects to ensure proper functionality and enhance user experience.
Improved site performance by optimizing code and graphics, resulting in a 20% increase in page load speed.
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Worked closely with development and marketing teams to ensure cohesive design and functionality.
Junior Web Designer
Battery Interactive: 09/10 - 04/12
Created mock-up web designs to pitch to prospective clients, helping secure new business opportunities.
Developed visual design solutions for websites and advertising banners, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Assisted the team with daily challenges and problem-solving, contributing to smooth project execution.
Designed visually appealing graphics for online campaigns, including social media posts, email newsletters, web banners, and digital ads, aligning with Bloomingdale’s branding.
Contributed to the design and layout of Bloomingdale’s website pages, ensuring a user-friendly experience that aligns with brand identity.
Worked closely with senior designers to understand project goals, receive feedback, and learn best practices in digital design.
Developed mockups and prototypes for various digital platforms, effectively presenting design concepts to clients.
Collaborated on interactive promotional web banners for Bloomingdale’s clients, enhancing promotional efforts.
Updated Flash files and XML documents, and optimized images for improved web performance
Played a key role in increasing client engagement by designing compelling visual content for campaigns.
Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and refine design concepts.
Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite and basic HTML/CSS for web design.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions met project requirements.
Photographer/Photo Editor
Animal Fair Magazine: 09/09 - 09/10
Captured high-quality photographs of celebrities and their pets at red carpet events, contributing to magazine content and visibility.
Photographed celebrities on location for publication, ensuring professional and compelling imagery for the magazine.
Archived and maintained the organization of the magazine’s extensive photo library, ensuring easy retrieval and management of images.
Tagged and categorized photographs from events and photo shoots to facilitate efficient sorting and access.
Edited photos for publication in the magazine and online, ensuring high standards of quality and visual appeal
Uploaded photos to WordPress blog posts, enhancing content with relevant imagery and improving engagement.
Enhanced the magazine’s visual appeal, contributing to a 15% increase in reader engagement through compelling imagery.
Collaborated with editorial staff to ensure photographs met publication standards and aligned with the editorial vision.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for photo editing and enhancement.
Developed a creative approach to capturing dynamic and engaging images that resonated with the magazine’s audience.
Freelance Web Developer/Designer
01/09 - Present
Design and develop innovative, user-centric interfaces that significantly boost user engagement and satisfaction.
Develop customized WordPress themes tailored to clients’ unique needs, enhancing brand identity and driving user engagement.
Expertly design a wide range of digital and print media, including websites, logos, web banners, menus, posters, and signs, tailored to the specific needs of agencies, small businesses, and startups.
Establish and configure domains, set up web servers, and install content management systems like WordPress and Drupal to meet client specifications, ensuring a seamless and functional online presence.
Utilize Figma, Sketch, XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript to create high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes, expediting the product development cycle and enabling iterative feedback.
Collaborated with esteemed clients and organizations such as The Breton Group, Animal Fair Magazine, NY Dress, and Royal Prestige, delivering innovative design solutions that contributed to their success.
Engage in ongoing training and practical application of Adobe Experience Manager to enhance asset management, form creation, and website implementation, improving digital strategies and operational efficiency.