NOW
I’m a veteran creative and problem solver with 13 years of experience in design. A leader, listener, and self-motivated learner. Passionate about creating vibrant and engaging people-centric experiences. I'm an enthusiastic teammate who brings people together, a casual doodler, and a tenacious organizer. I’m looking for a culture of collaboration and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

HOW WE GOT HERE
I haven’t always identified as a user experience designer, so what brought me to UX?

Discovering Design
2003

I decided that graphic design was the best way to marry my love of art and computers. My dad confirmed this was a viable path that wouldn’t end in starvation. Off to NC State Design School, I go. The program threw me in the deep end and honed my design thinking quickly.

Out in the World
2007

I graduated with my shiny new Bachelor of Graphic Design degree and set out. As a junior, I got my feet wet working in-house. I avoided hermithood as a freelancer (barely) and was continually adapting while a contractor. It took months to shake off the social atrophy from not working with a team but I finally got centered again while working at an agency. I started refining my design process and grew into a leadership role.

The Tipping Point
2019

It all started with pizza, beer, and a panel discussion. When I heard that Meredith Davis was moderating the panel I was instantly on board. I’d never able to take a course with her while at NC State, so this was my chance to make a connection. Little did I know the least impactful part the panel was the esteemed moderator. This was the first time UX design came to the forefront and became something I wanted to pursue. I started assessing myself and how I wanted to engage with design in the future. UX just clicked.

The Push
2020

It had been over a year since I realized that UX was my path forward but my progress toward UX was limited to a few tutorials. I was in a stable position until I wasn’t. Thanks to the plague I was thrust out of my comfort zone and back into the unknown. But after some consideration I knew it was time to make a change. My frustrations with where I entered the design process had only grown. Also, continuing in graphic design would soon push me further out of a hands-on role in the design process. So I got serious about UX and joined my GA cohort. It’s been a wild ride of self-discovery and immersive learning.

What’s Next?
2021

You hire me and we keep this journey going together! I’m not a messy officemate, I promise.