Experience Product Design Leader​
Professional Summary
Experience Design Leader and Product Management professional specializing in AI-enhanced user and business research. Leverages deep domain expertise to guide what matters most in discovery, using AI tools to accelerate audits, uncover richer insights, and design more precise solutions at speed. Proven ability to align user needs with business objectives, define product strategy, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital experiences. Experience includes global enterprise clients such as Merck, Novartis, and Barclays Card, alongside academic leadership and curriculum design at the university level.
Work Experience
June 2020 - Present
UX PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Remote / New York City, NY / Scottsdale, AZ
Freelance User Experience & Product Consultancy | June 2020 – Present
• Partner with clients to redesign end-to-end digital ecosystems, solving user and business challenges through intuitive interfaces and scalable backend systems
• Utilize AI tools to enhance user and business audits, accelerating insight generation while improving accuracy and depth of analysis
• Design interconnected tool ecosystems to streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency
• Define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and align stakeholders around strategic goals and delivery timelines
Selected Clients: OEM Agency, Rauxa, Blue Cross of California, Gorton Studios
University Lecturer and Module Leader at Solent University
September 2022 - September 2024
Southampton, UK
• Module leader and lecturer for a Bachelor’s program serving 90+ students
• Designed curriculum focused on problem-solving, execution, and professional readiness
• Mentored students on research rigor and delivery excellence
• Managed vendor contracts, procurement, budgets, and timelines
Feb 2017- May 2020
Director of UX, Juice Pharma Worldwide
New York, NY
• Led bi-coastal UX teams across NY and SF
• Integrated product management and research-driven practices
• Facilitated stakeholder workshops and strategic roadmapping
• Oversaw delivery of enterprise-scale UX initiatives
Clients: Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Aventis Pharma, Alkermes
2015-2016
Lead UX Architect, J. Walter Thompson
New York, NY | May 2015 – Aug 2016
• Developed product strategies aligned to research and business goals
• Led cross-disciplinary teams delivering award-winning work
Awards: Cannes Lions 2016, Webby Awards
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Clients included: Tribeca Film Festival, Macy's, Johnson & Johnson, Wild Turkey, T. Rowe Price, Northwell, Listerine, and more.​
2010-2017
UX Product Management Lead, Freelance
• Led discovery and UX strategy for global brands
• Delivered end-to-end product documentation
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Clients included: Atmosphere Proximity, BBDO, Sapient Nitro, Fox Mobile, 360i, BarnesandNoble.com, EMC, DirecTV, Juice Pharma, and Ogilvy.
Skills
Experience Design Product Management Prototyping User Research User Journeys Interaction Design Experience Strategy Collaborative Leadership Agile Methodology Creative Workshops High & Low Fidelity Wireframes Product Roadmapping Content Strategy Functional Specifications Competitive Analysis Design Thinking Responsive Design Mentorship Collaboration Modular Design Stakeholder Communication Requirements Gathering Prioritization Frameworks Data-Driven Decision Making Market Research and Analysis Feature Definition and Scoping Figma Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) AI Research ChatGPT Gemini Dovetail Miro Jira Google Analytics HotJar and other remote user testing and validation tools Canvas Monday.com Confluence
Interests & Activities
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SFX makeup , props, and costume artist
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Travel & Adventure
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I dabble in a lot of different things because life is short, so why not try new things?