Visual Design Foundations

I began my design career after earning a B.A. in Visual Communication Design from Kent State University. Early roles on marketing and creative teams at companies like Fathom, Texas A&M University, Schneider's Saddlery, and LeafFilter gave me a strong foundation in visual storytelling, brand systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

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These experiences sharpened my design craft and taught me how to deliver business-aligned creative at scale.

First Exposure to Product

At FieldPulse, I stepped into the role of Brand Experience Designer. While my work was still visually driven, I started collaborating more closely with product and engineering teams, helping shape parts of the digital experience.

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This was my first real taste of working with a product team and it sparked a growing curiosity about how design could improve usability, not just aesthetics.

Falling in Love with UX

Joining Concept as a Marketing Specialist opened the next chapter. I was embedded in tools and systems every day—taking notes, sketching ideas, and identifying where the user experience could be better. I wasn’t just designing around problems—I was itching to solve them.

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That hands-on exposure to real user pain points made it clear: product design wasn’t just something I was interested in. It is where I thrive.

Leveling Up in Product

Leadership at Concept recognized my growing product mindset and promoted me to UI/UX Designer. I took the lead on improving digital experiences across web and email, focusing on usability, conversion, and engagement.

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To deepen my expertise, I completed MIT xPRO’s Building and Designing Products certification. That opened the door to an opportunity with Google. A short-term marketing contract, full of uncertainty. Although an opportunity with a dream company, I was determined to shift my career into product.

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I made the difficult decision to turn the contract down for comfortability, stability only to be laid off soon after.

Continuing an impactful journey

Now, I’m looking for the right team, the right challenge, and the chance to build something that truly helps people.

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I bridge the gap between user pain points and product breakthroughs. I bring a strong foundation in design, a strategic mindset shaped by startup speed, and a deep curiosity about how AI can solve real problems—not just automate tasks. I’ve helped launch early-stage products, align cross-functional teams, and bring structure to ambiguity.

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Now, I’m ready for what’s next:
To shape responsible AI experiences.
To lead with clarity and heart.
To help teams move fast and solve problems with care.

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I’m drawn to teams who are mission-minded, user-obsessed, and not afraid to ask hard questions. If you’re building something with purpose and need a product partner who can bring systems thinking, design empathy, and a bias for action. I’d love to connect.

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