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.

  • The Walt Disney Company

    Senior Manager, UX & Design
    January 2022 - Present

    Leads 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.

  • Alaska Airlines

    Manager, UX & Design
    March 2021 - December 2021

    Led 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.

  • Alaska Airlines

    Senior UI Designer
    June 2019 - March 2021

    Led 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.

  • Expedia

    Design & UX Lead
    June 2017 - May 2019

    Creative 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.

  • Zillow

    Visual Designer
    November 2015 - May 2017

    Unified 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.

  • Expedia

    Visual Designer
    September 2013 - November 2015

    Designed 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.

  • 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"

  • Case Studies

    Scalable systems, unified touchpoints, and high-impact campaigns rooted in product vision and brand strategy

  • Leadership Philosophy

    Blending vision, execution, and team growth to align direction, process, and people.