Bio: I’m a designer with over six years of experience specializing in UX design, visual design, and user research. My career has spanned media, publishing, and SaaS enterprise tools, where I’ve delivered impactful solutions for companies like The Washington Post, Vox Media, and PlayStation. My expertise lies in creating user-centric, intuitive, and scalable designs that align with business goals while elevating the user experience. What sets me apart is my ability to blend strategic thinking with storytelling, ensuring that every design not only looks great but also resonates with its audience. I have a strong foundation in research-heavy disciplines, holding a B.A. in Political Science and English, which informs my approach to understanding complex systems and user needs. From developing publishing tools that streamline workflows to crafting immersive design systems for enterprise platforms, I excel at solving challenging design problems in fast-paced environments. I’m also an experienced mentor, having guided over 55 mentees through their careers, and I bring a collaborative, empathetic approach to every project. Employment and Project Experience: Product Designer The Washington Post July 2017 – July 2019 Product Designer II Vox Media July 2019 – May 2021 Senior Product Designer Sony May 2022 – March 2024 Founder & CEO Gothic Moon Studio March 2024 - Current

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Bio: I’m a designer with over six years of experience specializing in UX design, visual design, and user research. My career has spanned media, publishing, and SaaS enterprise tools, where I’ve delivered impactful solutions for companies like The Washington Post, Vox Media, and PlayStation. My expertise lies in creating user-centric, intuitive, and scalable designs that align with business goals while elevating the user experience. What sets me apart is my ability to blend strategic thinking with storytelling, ensuring that every design not only looks great but also resonates with its audience. I have a strong foundation in research-heavy disciplines, holding a B.A. in Political Science and English, which informs my approach to understanding complex systems and user needs. From developing publishing tools that streamline workflows to crafting immersive design systems for enterprise platforms, I excel at solving challenging design problems in fast-paced environments. I’m also an experienced mentor, having guided over 55 mentees through their careers, and I bring a collaborative, empathetic approach to every project. Employment and Project Experience: Product Designer The Washington Post July 2017 – July 2019 Product Designer II Vox Media July 2019 – May 2021 Senior Product Designer Sony May 2022 – March 2024 Founder & CEO Gothic Moon Studio March 2024 - Current

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Bio:

I’m a designer with over six years of experience specializing in UX design, visual design, and user research. My career has spanned media, publishing, and SaaS enterprise tools, where I’ve delivered impactful solutions for companies like The Washington Post, Vox Media, and PlayStation. My expertise lies in creating user-centric, intuitive, and scalable designs that align with business goals while elevating the user experience.

What sets me apart is my ability to blend strategic thinking with storytelling, ensuring that every design not only looks great but also resonates with its audience. I have a strong foundation in research-heavy disciplines, holding a B.A. in Political Science and English, which informs my approach to understanding complex systems and user needs.

From developing publishing tools that streamline workflows to crafting immersive design systems for enterprise platforms, I excel at solving challenging design problems in fast-paced environments. I’m also an experienced mentor, having guided over 55 mentees through their careers, and I bring a collaborative, empathetic approach to every project.

Employment and Project Experience:

Product Designer
The Washington Post
July 2017 – July 2019

Product Designer II
Vox Media
July 2019 – May 2021

Senior Product Designer
Sony
May 2022 – March 2024

Founder & CEO
Gothic Moon Studio
March 2024 - Current

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Skills

Figma
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Product Design
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Web Design
Webflow
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React JS

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Webflow
Intermediate
React JS
Beginner

Language

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Maryland
June 7, 2014 - June 14, 2014

Qualifications

Engineering Innovation Award
November 3, 2018 - November 27, 2024
Recognized by the Engineering team at The Washington Post for delivering successful projects that advanced Arc Publishing’s strategic product goals.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Retail, Energy & Utilities

Skills

Figma
Pr
Product Design
We
Web Design
Webflow
Re
React JS

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Webflow
Intermediate
React JS
Beginner