EXPERIENCE

GEP -Lead UX Designer 01/2023-Present Clark,NJ

GEP -Senior UX Designer 12/2021 - 12/2022 Clark,NJ

GEP -UX Designer 12/2019- 01/2021 Clark,NJ

  • Successfully spearheaded the UX transition of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) to a low-code platform, resulting in a best-in-class experience for cloud products, resulting in 20+ new features, a reduction of 20% in save/load time

  • Led the end-to-end design creation of Business Network integration and discovery between Supplier and Buyer profiles, facilitating seamless mergers of global companies across various industries like pharmaceuticals, banking, oil & gas, chemicals, public utilities, and restaurants. This effort doubled the user base of GEP Business Network within the last 2 years

  • Played a pivotal role in aligning the product’s roadmap and insights with consumer/market needs, creating balanced and elegant product solutions despite constraints in the product’s technical framework for TPRM, Business Network, Supplier Profile, and Ticket Management, leading to a 40% increase in client retention

  • Spearheaded research and redevelopment of internal procedure for Product to Design handoff process, leading to 50% more effective communication during the creation of Sales Demos

  • Collaborated with machine learning engineers to design intuitive interfaces for AI-driven tools, ensuring seamless user adoption and maximizing the potential of AI capabilities.

  • Implemented and contributed to design direction for global consistency of the products, utilizing reusable components and in-app guidance to reduce training for end-users, resulting in 25% increase in task completion rates

  • Experienced with meeting WCAG 2.0 A/AA standards, enhancing accessibility for a wider audience, resulting in a 95% testing success rate

  • Provided strong leadership by mentoring 5 direct reports, evaluating staff performance, and skillfully managing escalated/critical issues

  • Introduced and implemented innovative strategies for onboarding and training new UX hires, enabling them to quickly adapt to the procurement industry and its products leading to a 40% increase in faster onboarding

  • Facilitated company-wide sessions to promote the understanding of the influence of Design and Design Thinking, attracted over 50 employees to contribute to the initiative fostering a more collaborative and innovative culture

Swell -UX Designer Consultant 09/2019-11/2019. New York, NY

  • Conducted UX site audit and research to help increased user engagement and conversion, leading to a 25% increase in client retention

Worldquant Predictive-UI Designer Consultant 09/2019-11/2019 New York, NY

  • Designed a highly usable User Interface for data prediction software, enhancing the overall user experience

  • Ensured consistency across the platform by collaborating effectively with designers and developers

Chet-UX Designer Consultant 07/2019-08/2019 New York, NY

  • Redesign Newsfeed to induce engagement

  • Based on research/user interviews, implemented additional features in the app that encourages users to stay consistent and disciplined with their professional development

  • Scrum Master on the project- kept the team organized and on schedule

  • Managed stakeholder communication & meetings

General Assembly - UX Designer Fellow 05/2019- 08/2019 New York, NY

  • Conceptual Redesign“Open Table” app

  • Feature integration into an existing app-Through user researched established problem space which was implemented into an additional feature within the app.

  • Redesigning the site architecture of “Columbia School of Architecture-GSAAP”

  • Conceptual re-design “Sugarfish” -collaborative project

  • Responsive site redesign of an existing local restaurant/bar website in NY

  • Partnering with the developers to implement Re-designed Hi-Fi prototype into a responsive site.

KidPik .com- Senior Fashion Designer 05/2016- 02/2019 New York, NY

Sears/ Kmart- Senior Fashion Designer 02/2015- 01/2016 New York, NY

P.S. Aeropostale -Senior Girls Designer 02/2014- 11/2014 New York, NY

Jordache-Senior Girls Designer 10/2011- 08/2013 New York, NY

Levis-Girls Designer 03/2010- 09/2011 New York, NY

Nautica-Girls Designer 04/2004- 01/2009 New York, NY

EDUCATION

General Assembly-UXDI Immersive

Fashion Institute of Technology-Bachelor's degree ( B.F.A.-Fashion Design )