Areas of Expertise
UX + Interaction Design
Web + Mobile
Branding
Digital Content Strategy
Product Development
Responsive Design
Design Education
Experience
Moda Operandi
Director, UX/UI, 7/2016 – 11/2016
Freelance Director of UX/UI design group overseeing the information architecture, creative, product development and build of e-commerce digital experience including app
Condé Nast, Digital
Design Director, 2013 – 2015
Designed or managed online UX creative and development for Condé's style and fashion titles such as GQ, Allure, TeenVogue, Brides and Vanity Fair. Conducted research, metrics and competitive analysis; Co-directed team of designers while cultivated an environment in digital thinking, market trends and best practices
Parsons The News School For Design
AAS Faculty/Curriculum Designer, 2010 – 2015
Instructor for graphic design and interactive web. Courses emphasized design theory, information design and craft refinement for first year and graduating students. Design the first ever web class curriculum to include UX material
Time, Inc.
Freelance Art Director, 2012
Re-envisioned RealSimple.com homepage concept, advised senior editors on content strategy and approach to revitalize the brand's online presence for corporate investment buy-in
Bond Art + Science
Creative Director/Associate Partner, 2007 – 2012
Defined creative concepts, manage designers, information architects and copywriters on client accounts including The Atlantic Monthly, TimeOut New York, People.com., Coolhunt- ing. Specialized in social media, mobile apps, complex information design
Razorfish
Associate Creative Director, 2000 – 2006
Mainly in creative director role, led and managed design team for client products including Citibank, TIAA-CREF, New York Public Library, CondeNet products (now Conde). Engaged in the win of NYTimes.com in the 2005 redesign pitch
Past Employers: Scient, NickandPaul, Real Design Associates, Pentagram
Education
Parsons School of Design, BFA Communication Design, Honor’s Roll
SVA New York, Independent Study, Photography
Merits
2014 SPD 49 Medal Finalist for GQ.com Long Form
2014 MIN Best Microsite Winner
2014 Best Mobile Website Winner for Allure.com
2013 MIN Best of the Web for People.com Mobile
2010 Logo Lounge “Signs & Symbols” & Vol. 6 Annual
2008 Rockport Masters Logo Series
2004 NYTimes Mention for NYPL.org
2002 Web Marketing Association Award for Kodak
Others:
AIGA
GRAPHIS Letterhead 4
Gilbert Paper
PRINT
Art Directors Club
Communication Arts