Work History
Note: Although my recent experience has been in development and engineering, it has strengthened my technical skills and made me a better product designer. However, my passion lies in UX and Product design, which is why I’m transitioning back to focus on creating user-centered experiences.
Full-Stack & Cloud
Mutual of Omaha
Full-Stack Engineer
Nov 2023 - Mar 2025
Utilized Balsmiq and design system to design wireframes for digital interfaces.
Developed and optimized microservices and APIs to enhance system scalability and user experience, ensuring seamless interactions across applications.
Gathered requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to understand claims, annuities, and insurance products, ensuring backend endpoints for the user interface were aligned with user needs.
Worked cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with user needs, improving system usability and customer satisfaction.
Mutual of Omaha
Cloud Engineer
Apr 2020 - Nov 2023
Designed digital infographics to show the organizational architecture for the business units.
Designed the branding for Mutual of Omaha’s Common Technology Platform (CTP) using Adobe Illustrator.
Developed AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) constructs and automated provisioning to streamline infrastructure scalability and compliance, ensuring reliable and user-friendly cloud-based solutions.
Worked cross-functionally with engineering, product, and compliance teams to implement cloud-first strategies, ensuring seamless integration with applications and user needs.
Mutual of Omaha
UX Visual Designer
Nov 2017 - Apr 2020
Designed intuitive, ADA-compliant, mobile-first experiences for Medicare solutions and retirement
Utilized Figma to design wireframes and prototypes.
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for photos and illustration.
Created user-friendly digital interfaces for insurance and financial resources by leveraging user journey insights, making complex decisions easier for seniors.
Used user testing and research to refine visual hierarchies, interaction patterns, and readability, improving engagement and accessibility.
Partnered with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders in a triad model, ensuring seamless implementation of design system standards across digital experiences.
Fat Brain Toys
Lead UI/UX & Web Designer
Sep 2015 - Nov 2017
Led the full e-commerce site redesign, ensuring a responsive, mobile-optimized shopping experience that aligned with industry best practices.
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for building wireframes and for optimizing photos for web development.
Conducted user research and collaborated with Google’s team to implement UI/UX best practices, improving site navigation and mobile usability.
Used secondary research and competitive analysis to inform design improvements, ensuring the site aligned with proven industry standards and successful competitors.
Worked cross-functionally with marketing, development, and external partners, ensuring seamless brand consistency and usability across the website and email campaigns.
Webster Design
Production Manager
Oct 2007 - Sep 2015
Managed end-to-end production for print and digital design projects, ensuring brand consistency, high-quality visuals, and seamless execution across platforms.
Worked closely with clients and internal teams to develop tailored visual solutions, balancing business goals with impactful design for high-profile brands like ConAgra and The Durham Museum.
Partnered with designers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain brand standards, optimize workflows, and improve communication for more efficient project execution.
Acted as a liaison between clients, designers, and production teams, translating creative vision into production-ready assets while ensuring technical accuracy and design integrity.
Graphic Design
Various Companies
Nov 1996 - Apr 2007
Designed vector logos, branding materials, and marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring visual consistency across print and digital platforms.
Created tailored designs based on client needs, balancing brand identity, readability, and visual impact to enhance communication and engagement.
Worked closely with clients, print vendors, and internal teams to translate concepts into polished, production-ready materials that aligned with business goals.
Applied color theory, typography, and layout expertise to visually communicate messages, ensuring clarity and emotional impact across various mediums.
Focused on high-quality aesthetics, using prepress expertise, color correction, and photo retouching to enhance final designs and optimize print production.
