Experience
Product Design Lead, 2018-Present
Leading a team of 5 designers across core B2B, internal tools, and manufacturing partner experiences.
Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab
Senior Product Designer, 2013-2017
Shaped long-term roadmaps for Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and VW through UX, UI, and hardware prototypes.
Designer, 2012-2013
Applied generative design methodologies to furniture, and assisted with fabrication, marketing, and branding at this boutique architecture design-build firm.
Keewaydin Environmental Education Center
Instructor, 2011-2012
Guided middle school students to learn from the natural environment. I taught them about various communities and the role they played in natural history, local history, land-use, and human impact.
MGR Foundation
Intern, 2010
Helped middle school students in a summer activity program learn how to safely fix and ride a bicycle for recreation, transportation and fitness.
Tools and Specialities
Adobe Creative Suite: Ps, Ai, Id, Ae, Pr, Xd
Automotive UX/UI: Autonomous Vehicles, Digital Assistants
Brand Identity: Visual Design, Interior Design, Video Production
CAD Software: SolidWorks, Keyshot, OnShape
Fabrication: Woodworking, Metalworking, Rapid Prototyping
Interactive Wireframing: Figma, Origami, Sketch, Invision
Conversational Interfaces: Snips.ai, Alexa, Google Assistant
Getting Here
1989 - 2007
My relationship with wood and crafts begins with my infancy. I was surrounded by piles of sawdust, a variety of hand and powered tools, and the accompanying noise—all products of the planning and reconstruction of my family home. Maturing in this environment instilled in me a deep and passionate appreciation for the qualities and appropriateness of materials.
Long before I was born, my father was a professor at The Philadelphia College of Art. By the time I was born, he was a highly sought after hardwood floor designer and installer in the Philadelphia area and beyond. During those formative childhood years, I witnessed museum-bound hardwood inlays, wrought iron smithing, and jewelry work constantly churning from his hands. Experiencing this level of craftsmanship around me has profoundly impacted my goals and expectations.
My parents continuously encouraged my creative outlets from when I was hammering my first nails into boards at 18 months to high school when I was the vice-president for the Graphic Design Club. As a result, I possess a passion and vision to use my hands to create.
2007 - 2011
I began attending Carnegie Mellon University for design in 2007. At the end of my second year I was awarded the Design Merit Award for my dedication, enthusiasm, and involvement within the design community. I graduated in May 2011 with a BFA in Industrial Design and College Honors.
2011 - Present
Upon graduating, I took time to pursue another passion - outdoor education. At Keewaydin Environmental Education Camp (KEEC), I continued to improve my group leadership and communication skills. My experiences as an instructor have made me a better teammate and project lead.
My strength as a designer has developed from a natural curiosity of how people and machines operate. While I continue to practice my technical know-how, I am still sensitive to human needs and desires.
I am confident that I can contribute my curiosity, empathy, and out-of-the-box thinking in order to tackle any challenge.
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