Work Experience
Summary
Strategic product designer with 10+ years of multidisciplinary design leadership, including 5+ years focused on digital product ecosystems at enterprise scale. I leverage human-centered design skills to create impactful experiences while unlocking the design talent of those on my team, multiplying our strengths through collaboration and mentorship. A full-stack designer who drives solutions from research through production, keeping user needs at the heart of every design decision.
Work Experience
Product Designer
Kroger Technology and Digital
March 2021
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Present
Cincinnati, OH
- Catalyzed $1B in business value to Kroger by reinventing the In-Store Customer Experience into a seamless experience across Self Checkouts, Cashier Lanes, Customer Service Desks, Fuel Centers, and Pharmacy Lanes
- Slashed Associate training time by 95%, from 24 hours to 1 hour and 5 minutes by reimagining Kroger’s enterprise-wide Associate Experience across 2,750+ stores
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic business outcomes through design thinking workshops to unravel highly complex systems and leverage human centric insights to conceive and validate big ideas
- Advocated for diverse and cognitively loaded audiences, elevating Associate insights to senior leadership through targeted research and executive presentations
Multidisciplinary Designer
Beatham Design
June 2020
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Present
Multinational
- Accelerated growth and testing with design systems and high/low-fidelity prototypes that ensured consistency and efficiency
- Leveraged multi-modal visualization techniques including CAD, sketching, and interactive prototyping to communicate and validate product concepts
- Crafted compelling brand narratives for non-profits and small businesses to effectively communicate their core values
Industrial & Branding Designer
Kingdom Productions
January 2017
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June 2020
Cincinnati, OH
- Launched and led Visualization department, accelerating innovation and speed while eliminating cost of design validation through technological advancements
- Generated new product lines, collaborating with business development to strategically expand market reach and diversify revenue streams
- Developed systematic design process that streamlined product development and enhanced design validation processes
Tutor Coordinator
Columbus Metro Library
December 2016
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May 2017
Columbus, OH
- Coordinated team of peers and 40+ community volunteers
- Streamlined the student experience by pairing students to volunteers with specifically helpful expertise
- Aided 140+ students per night in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing student needs to achieve goals with limited tech and volunteers
Product Fabricator & Graphic Designer
Electro-Sensors Inc.
June 2015
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September 2016
Minnetonka, MN
- Visualized and illustrated product new applications for marketing
- Hand-built assemblies and sub-assemblies from technical drawings
- Learned concepts of Level 5 Leadership from company president
Head Student Grader
Cedarville University
August 2014
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May 2017
Cedarville, OH
- Achieved a promotion to hire, train, and lead a team of 6 students
- Assessed and graded 1200 papers per semester
- Verified that student learning goals were met
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree
High Honors
Industrial and Innovative Design
Cedarville University
May 2017
Certificate
UX/UI Design
THINKFUL
January 2021
Certificate
Human Centered Design Facilitator
LUMA
January 2026
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Advance Design Offsite Program
Multi-National
January 2020 - Present
Event Coordinator
Mu Kappa Student Organization
Cedarville, OH
August 2014 - May 2015
Vice President
IDSA Chapter of Cedarville University
Columbus, OH
August 2016 - May 2017
Achievements
Dean’s List Receipient
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
September 2013 - May 2017
Skills
Hi Fidelity UI Designing
Lo Fidelity Wireframing
Rapid Sketching
Journey Mapping
Persona Building
User Interviewing
Usability Testing
Team Management
Workshop Facilitating
Design Thinking
Product Strategizing
Brand Developing
Empathy Mapping
Rapid Prototyping
CAD Modeling
Product Roadmap
Tools
Design + Prototyping
User Research
Collaboration
Tools I’m Learning
Work Experience
Summary
Strategic product designer with 10+ years of multidisciplinary design leadership, including 5+ years focused on digital product ecosystems at enterprise scale. I leverage human-centered design skills to create impactful experiences while unlocking the design talent of those on my team, multiplying our strengths through collaboration and mentorship. A full-stack designer who drives solutions from research through production, keeping user needs at the heart of every design decision.
Work Experience
Product Designer
Kroger Technology and Digital
March 2021
-
Present
Cincinnati, OH
- Catalyzed $1B in business value to Kroger by reinventing the In-Store Customer Experience into a seamless experience across Self Checkouts, Cashier Lanes, Customer Service Desks, Fuel Centers, and Pharmacy Lanes
- Slashed Associate training time by 95%, from 24 hours to 1 hour and 5 minutes by reimagining Kroger’s enterprise-wide Associate Experience across 2,750+ stores
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic business outcomes through design thinking workshops to unravel highly complex systems and leverage human centric insights to conceive and validate big ideas
- Advocated for diverse and cognitively loaded audiences, elevating Associate insights to senior leadership through targeted research and executive presentations
Multidisciplinary Designer
Beatham Design
June 2020
-
Present
Multinational
- Accelerated growth and testing with design systems and high/low-fidelity prototypes that ensured consistency and efficiency
- Leveraged multi-modal visualization techniques including CAD, sketching, and interactive prototyping to communicate and validate product concepts
- Crafted compelling brand narratives for non-profits and small businesses to effectively communicate their core values
Industrial & Branding Designer
Kingdom Productions
January 2017
-
June 2020
Cincinnati, OH
- Launched and led Visualization department, accelerating innovation and speed while eliminating cost of design validation through technological advancements
- Generated new product lines, collaborating with business development to strategically expand market reach and diversify revenue streams
- Developed systematic design process that streamlined product development and enhanced design validation processes
Tutor Coordinator
Columbus Metro Library
December 2016
-
May 2017
Columbus, OH
- Coordinated team of peers and 40+ community volunteers
- Streamlined the student experience by pairing students to volunteers with specifically helpful expertise
- Aided 140+ students per night in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing student needs to achieve goals with limited tech and volunteers
Product Fabricator & Graphic Designer
Electro-Sensors Inc.
June 2015
-
September 2016
Minnetonka, MN
- Visualized and illustrated product new applications for marketing
- Hand-built assemblies and sub-assemblies from technical drawings
- Learned concepts of Level 5 Leadership from company president
Head Student Grader
Cedarville University
August 2014
-
May 2017
Cedarville, OH
- Achieved a promotion to hire, train, and lead a team of 6 students
- Assessed and graded 1200 papers per semester
- Verified that student learning goals were met
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree
High Honors
Industrial and Innovative Design
Cedarville University
May 2017
Certificate
UX/UI Design
THINKFUL
January 2021
Certificate
Human Centered Design Facilitator
LUMA
January 2026
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Advance Design Offsite Program
Multi-National
January 2020 - Present
Mentored emerging designers across multiple cohorts, fostering innovation and skill growth
Vice President
IDSA Chapter of Cedarville University
Columbus, OH
August 2016 - May 2017
Graphic Designer & Event Coordinator
Mu Kappa Student Organization
Cedarville, OH
August 2014 - May 2015
Achievements
Dean’s List Receipient
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
September 2013 - May 2017
Skills
Hi Fidelity UI Designing
Lo Fidelity Wireframing
Accessibility
Rapid Sketching
Journey Mapping
Persona Building
User Interviewing
Usability Testing
Team Management
Generative AI
Mobile-First Design
Inclusive Design
Workshop Facilitating
Design Thinking
Product Strategizing
Brand Developing
Empathy Mapping
Rapid & AI Prototyping
CAD Modeling
Product Roadmapping
Tools
Design + Prototyping
User Research
Collaboration
Tools I’m Learning