Executive Summary

I’m an executive UX and product design leader with 20+ years of experience scaling design orgs, shaping platform strategy, and turning complex product ecosystems into intuitive, human-first experiences that drive business growth.

Currently pursuing an MBA at William Jewell College, I bring a rare blend of design craft, systems thinking, and strategic influence—built through leadership roles at global organizations like ZoomInfo, IBM, and NTT Data. I’ve led global design teams of 15+, launched multi-million-dollar platforms, built inclusive hiring pipelines, and introduced design KPIs that align directly to product outcomes.

Whether I’m mentoring future leaders, hosting design podcasts, or speaking on how to retain top UX talent, I operate with a clear mission: make design a business driver, not a deliverable.

I’m passionate about building resilient, high-performance teams and elevating design’s seat at the table—from startups to the enterprise stage.

Experience

Cut The Design Crap – Boston, MA
CoFounder | Podcast Host | Design Coach | Sep 2024 – Present

• Launched a fast-growing thought leadership and coaching platform focused on elevating UX careers through real talk, strategic mentorship, and actionable insights.

• Built and co-host a podcast centered on design leadership, career clarity, and cutting through industry noise.

• Developed seminars and courses helping mid-to-senior designers accelerate job offers and career growth.

• Grew the brand from concept to monetized platform, launching scalable service offerings and coaching programs.

• Led content strategy and engagement, building a loyal following across social and professional channels.

ZoomInfo – Waltham, MA
Director of Product Design | Apr 2022 – 2025

• Led the UX function across multiple product lines including AI Copilot, integrations, and enterprise tooling.

• Managed and scaled a global 15+ person team; developed leaders and design managers with high retention.

• Built design operations and accessibility standards; introduced cross-org design KPIs tied to business outcomes.

• Collaborated with senior executives on product roadmap alignment and strategic experience planning.

ZoomInfo – Waltham, MA
Senior Manager of UX/UI
Apr 2021 – Apr 2022

• Directed UX for a multi-million-dollar recruitment platform, from concept to launch.

• Improved adoption and efficiency of enterprise-wide Admin tooling via unified design strategy.

• Mentored junior designers into leadership roles and scaled design operations practices.

ZoomInfo – Waltham, MA
Manager of UX/UI
Jul 2020 – Apr 2021

• Launched ZoomInfo's Recruiter Platform; owned product vision and UX strategy.

• Established cross-product Design Language Strategy improving consistency and scalability.

• Built a collaborative UX culture and scaled hiring across distributed teams.

Earlier Experience (2007-2020)

• UX Lead at Altran and Honeywell: Directed digital transformation across HR, pharma, and manufacturing; led global research sprints and internal UX training programs adopted company-wide.

• Director of UX at NTT DATA: Grew UX consulting practice to $25M+ in revenue, defined enterprise-wide UX methodologies, mentored consultants and scaled delivery across sectors.

• Principal UX Roles at Keane and IBM: Led cross-functional product teams, created global design standards, and delivered platform-level UX solutions for healthcare and financial services clients.

Thought Leadership & Speaking

• Co-host and producer of the Cut The Design Crap podcast, spotlighting design leadership and career growth.

• Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for topics including design maturity, team retention, and inclusive UX hiring.

• Featured panelist on industry roundtables about UX leadership, product strategy, and building diverse teams.

• Delivered sessions at design events, mentoring circles, and webinars focused on breaking into and thriving in UX leadership.

Technical & Leadership Skills

Executive Skills: Strategic Planning, Design Org Growth, DesignOps, KPI Alignment, Executive Influence

UX Strategy: Platform Design, Design Systems, Accessibility, Discovery & Research Ops, Product-Led Growth

Team Leadership: Mentorship, Hiring Pipelines, Scaling Design Teams, DEI in Design, Workshop Facilitation

Tools: Figma, Adobe CC, UserTesting, Axure, Sketch, Visio, Proto.io, AI

Education

MBA (In Progress), Strategy & Leadership - William Jewell College - Expected 2027

BFA, Illustration and Design - Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Volunteer Initiatives

NonProfit.org Board Member, Cut The Design Crap Design Mentoring Program