South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
A highly adaptable design team member and leader who thrives in creative and dynamic environments. Passionate about operations, project management, and highly experienced in support positions requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
-Design and produce student-facing visual and written communications across digital and print platforms to support enrollment, housing, events, and campus initiatives -Create branded graphic assets for social media, web, and internal publications, balancing visual appeal with clarity and accessibility -Apply graphic design principles (visual hierarchy, typography, whitespace, color, and accessibility standards) to improve usability of informational materials -Develop engaging social media content, including campaign concepts, graphics, and concise copy tailored to student audiences -Collaborate with campus departments and stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, student-centered messaging -Ensure consistency with institutional brand guidelines while introducing modern design solutions to increase engagement -Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines, impact, and audience needs in a fast-paced academic environment -Review and refine communications to ensure inclusivity, readability, and alignment with the college’s mission and values
Optimized design operations by aligning team priorities, streamlining workflows, and driving operational efficiencies. Leveraged strong communication and leadership skills to ensure timely project delivery and improve design processes. -Directed design meetings, aligning team priorities and managing project tasks to meet strict deadlines. -Streamlined communication workflows, maintaining clarity and focus despite resource constraints. -Tracked and delivered design projects on schedule, facilitating stakeholder alignment and refining best practices for experience design. -Collaborated with cross-functional teams to standardize tools and processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency. -Advocated for the adoption of efficiency tools, driving improvements through effective communication and leadership.
Managed key integration initiatives during the Fitbit acquisition, focusing on aligning operations and streamlining processes to ensure a smooth transition. Led cross-functional collaboration in Production to deliver UX assets, design submissions that supported successful project outcomes. -Oversaw vendor management, software tools, and process optimization to maintain uninterrupted operations during the Fitbit acquisition. -Managed the process for design award submissions, ensuring all requirements were met and delivering high-quality entries to represent UX and design work effectively. -Executed the development and delivery of UX assets for mobile and device screens, incorporating copywriting and ensuring adherence to project requirements and design specifications. -Streamlined workflows and ensured alignment across cross-functional teams to meet project milestones under tight deadlines.
Key operations contributor at Fitbit Design, centralizing resources for Industrial and UX Design to enhance collaboration and efficiency. -Streamlined workflows and aligned design processes through team-wide initiatives, ensuring timely and cost-effective project execution. -Managed organizational budgets and maintained compliance for software licenses, preventing disruptions and optimizing resource allocation. -Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program, fostering integration and knowledge sharing for new hires. -Strengthened cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment of Industrial and UX Design priorities and deliverables.
Revitalized industrial design organization procedures through analysis of operations and control practices. Addressed administrative challenges by orchestrating reports and implementing solutions based on quarterly budget analysis. Established streamlined onboarding for new hires, managed employee offboarding, and organized design team events.