As a Lead Designer at a successful consultancy, I create and manage the development of interactive user experiences on multiple, diverse projects—controls for hospital and home medical devices, consumer tablet apps, and desktop software tools.

During my 13 years in design consulting, I have worked with over fifty repeat clients, carrying projects from early concept to successful completion. I've provided UX strategy and design advice to a host of clients, including Baxter Healthcare, Eaton Corporation, Philips, and Bayer.

This role has allowed me to lead project teams of 2-4 designers, and to develop a noted skill at facilitating client brainstorms and decision-making meetings. I define best practices and processes for our team, outline budgets, manage resources, and cultivate good client relationships. I've worked on-site at a client for an extended period, gaining experience akin to being an in-house designer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Designer, UX/UI
Daedalus, Inc.
Current role
Pittsburgh, PA
I act as UX lead on challenging projects in healthcare, employment placement, consumer apps, and more. I plan and lead guided brainstorming sessions for teams at world-class companies such as Eaton Corporation, Philips, and Bayer.

Designer, Product and UI
Daedalus, Inc.
2005 - 2015
Pittsburgh, PA
Thoughtful, award-winning industrial design and user interface design, with a reputation for cultivating strong client relationships.

Visiting Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design
August - December 2007
Pittsburgh, PA
I trained graduating seniors in the skills of writing design briefs and addressing stakeholders' and clients' needs.

User Research & Design Strategy Intern
International Truck & Engine Co.
June - September 2004
Fort Wayne, IN
Design strategy for a new flagship vehicle in the company's line of long-haul trucks. I planned and conducted a user research campaign, and presented compelling design stories to executives.

DESIGN COMMUNITY

2015 Midwest UX Conference
Logistics Lead
August 2014 - October 2015
Pittsburgh, PA
I was selected by the chair and founders to manage logistics for the fifth annual conference. Organized and delivered a successful 3-day event, with strongly positive feedback from attendees.

IxDA Pittsburgh
Local Co-Chair
January 2011 - October 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
Leading a focused volunteer team, I spearheaded a campaign of popular UX design events.

Educational Speaking
2010 - Present
I have been a visiting speaker in graduate and undergraduate courses at Carnegie Mellon and Chatham University, and given yearly presentations on user research tools to Alfred University's MBA program and University of Pittsburgh's Center for Medical Innovation.

Good Design Award
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum
December 2010
Awarded to the ClearCount SmartWand, an innovative surgical error-prevention tool, for which I was the lead designer.

SKILLS

UI structure & paths mapping
Wireframing
Visual design
Leading a UX team
Leading team brainstorming
UX requirements definition
Budget management
 

TOOLS

Microsoft Visio
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Sketch App
Apple Keynote
Axure RP