Experienced product designer, people leader, and gadget nerd.

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• Digital product UX design
• Physical product UX design
• Design leadership
• Product strategy
• UI design
• 3D rendering & animation

Design Lead / Nav Technologies / Nov 2023 – present

• Currently lead product design for Nav’s two largest surface areas: financial health and financing.
• Inhabit a leadership role within the design team by mentoring junior designers.
• Recently shipped major redesign of the financing experience.

Head of UX / Logitech G / Dec 2022 – June 2023 (contract)

• Managed a team of four UX designers, delivering innovative hardware solutions for gamers and streamers.
• Developed and executed a groundbreaking research initiative to create a reusable platform for an audio product line.
• Designed and optimized the end-to-end user experience for an unreleased audio hardware product.

Product & Design Consultant / Rad Power Bikes / Sept 2022 – Oct 2022

• Developed a comprehensive smart ebike product line, including innovative features such as advanced handlebar controls, an upgraded display, a robust security system, and seamless companion software.
• Crafted a detailed three-year implementation strategy.
• Conducted in-depth user research to gather insights on existing products, informing future enhancements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Analyzed the competitive landscape of smart ebikes to identify opportunities for differentiation and stay ahead of industry trends.

Head of Product Design / Wahoo Fitness / Feb 2020 – May 2022

• Oversaw product design for key revenue-generating categories, including four mobile apps (two iOS, two Android).
• Recruited and managed a high-performing team of three UX designers.
• Successfully launched multiple products, such as a multisport watch, bike computers, indoor trainers, heart rate monitors, and bike pedals.
• Prioritized and planned software features for optimal customer experience.
• Drove integration efforts to create a cohesive ecosystem across various product lines.

Product Designer / Wahoo Fitness / Jun 2017 – Feb 2020

• Led the successful redesign of Wahoo’s highly acclaimed mobile apps.
• Designed cutting-edge experiences for a range of innovative cycling products, including bike computers, indoor trainers, and hardware accessories.
• Oversaw production design for all of Wahoo’s hardware product lines and accompanying software.

Designer / Pinch (acq. by Chime) / Sept 2016 – Jun 2017

• Developed and implemented logo, branding, illustration style, and UI design system for company.
• Designed user-friendly mobile and web app that enhanced customer experience.
• Created visually appealing print materials and promotional items to effectively communicate brand message.

Designer / Gravity Jack / Apr 2014 – Sept 2016

• Designed custom user experiences and interfaces for AR and VR projects.

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science & Graphic Design (HCI)
Whitworth University / 2015 / Magna cum laude