
Design Leadership:
Systems, Strategy & Storytelling
Experienced design leader with 17+ years driving scalable systems, cross-functional teams, and high-impact digital experiences. Leading end-to-end design programs across enterprise and consumer platforms. Background spans UX, UI, XR, brand, and content strategy, with a strong focus on product strategy, executive storytelling, and systems that deliver at scale.
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The Walt Disney Company
Senior Manager, UX & Design
January 2022 - PresentLeads a multidisciplinary team across UX, visual, and XR design to shape next-generation enterprise tools for filmmakers and creative executives. Directs design strategy for internal applications supporting global film production workflows, while ensuring visual consistency across multiple portfolios in alignment with studio brand and creative direction. Integrates AI and XR capabilities into toolsets to support real-time collaboration and asset management. Partners with studio leadership on executive storytelling and strategic design initiatives.
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Alaska Airlines
Manager, UX & Design
March 2021 - December 2021Led a cross-functional design team through large-scale digital modernization efforts, corporate acquisition and alliance initiatives, and an urgent pivot in response to the global pandemic. Oversaw the implementation of a unified design system that drove consistency across both consumer-facing and internal platforms. Mentored and coached team members across product design, visual design, and UX writing, fostering growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Championed UX improvements across platforms, aligning key experience enhancements with broader business and strategic priorities.
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Alaska Airlines
Senior UI Designer
June 2019 - March 2021Led the evolution of customer-facing design systems to drive visual consistency and scalability across digital platforms. Provided art direction for e-commerce flows, improving booking and shopping experiences across web and mobile. Partnered with marketing to unify digital and physical brand touchpoints, bridging historically siloed teams and aligning communication. Supported broader brand modernization efforts that strengthened Alaska’s competitive edge on the West Coast and helped position the airline for national growth and expansion.
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Expedia
Design & UX Lead
June 2017 - May 2019Creative direction for cross-sector campaigns in travel, automotive, and financial services, driving brand visibility and user engagement through award-winning digital campaigns recognized for innovation and business impact. Lead toolset creation through modular design systems to accelerate campaign delivery and ensure consistency across platforms. Spearheaded strategic pitch presentations to senior leadership and industry partners, securing alignment and generating new business opportunities.
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Zillow
Visual Designer
November 2015 - May 2017Unified visual branding across product and marketing touchpoints to reinforce brand consistency and recognition. Developed flexible UI libraries and visual design standards that streamlined execution across mobile and web platforms. Collaborated closely with UX, product, and marketing teams to embed cohesive visual design throughout the user journey. Strengthened the connection between brand expression and user experience, ensuring every interaction felt intentional and aligned.
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Expedia
Visual Designer
September 2013 - November 2015Designed B2B communications, sales enablement materials, and brand storytelling assets across digital and print formats. Produced microsites, presentation decks, and print collateral for the advertising division. Relaunched the media kit for global brand partners with a refreshed visual approach and updated content strategy. Supported executive presentations and partner showcases with clear, visually compelling design that reinforced brand messaging.
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Expertise & Impact
A hybrid approach that balances strategic direction with hands-on execution, bridging vision and craft to move faster, think sharper, and ship better.
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Design Team Development
Design Workflow Optimization & Scaling
Resource Allocation & Capacity Planning
Risk Mitigation & Quality Assurance
UX Strategy & System Thinking
Cross-Platform Product Design
Design Systems & Governance
Executive Stakeholder Collaboration
AI & XR in Creative Workflows
Brand Expression & Visual Storytelling
Enterprise Tools & Innovation
TOOLS
Figma
Jira Cloud
Mural
Miro
Keynote
Monday.com
Smartsheets
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adober AfterEffects
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Awards & Honors
Recognized with multiple industry awards for digital creativity and branded storytelling across the travel, tourism and digital marketing sector.
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2023
Nominee Websites and Mobile Sites Sustainability & Environment -
January 2020
Web Creative: Campaign: Puglia Tourism Board "Travel Flavours" -
January 2020
Travel, Leisure and Tourism Sector Campaign: Brand USA's "Sound Travels" -
January 2020
Moroccan National Tourism Office's Moments in Morocco -
January 2019
Web Marketing: Brand USA "Sound Travels" -
January 2019
Travel Website: Palace Resor ts "Never Lift a Finger" -
January 2019
Branded Content Campaign: Brand USA's "Sound Travels"
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Case Studies
Scalable systems, unified touchpoints, and high-impact campaigns rooted in product vision and brand strategy
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Leadership Philosophy
Blending vision, execution, and team growth to align direction, process, and people.