UX Philosophy

I tend to focus on empathy and insights above all else. Even coming from a visual design background I value having a really functional ugly design vs a visually beautiful but nonfunctional design.

I am most excited about that moment when you realize how you can improve something in a creative way for the user. I will always be searching for those moments to improve peoples lives.

Personally...

I’m big into learning and consider myself a life long learner, which essentially you have to be nowadays in the tech industry. Lectures are fun and I believe you can get something out of everyone you go to. I know a little bit about a lot of things, as far as hobbies go. I’m into karaoke and trivia nights at dive bars, going to random events throughout Seattle, playing board games and the occasional video game. I’m into deep conversations with friends and although I love project planning in the workplace, I love having unplanned weekends to see where the day takes me. I also enjoy breaking stereotypes of what people perceive me to be.

03/16 - 05/19

SOUTH BY SEA - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Created an average of 30 apparel designs daily. Maintained website, created design templates, training tutorials and mentored new designers. Generated and scheduled content for social media.

05/14 - 05/15

GOOGLE MAPS - VISUAL DATA SPECIALIST Improved overall quality of maps both visually and navigationally using in-house systems. Provided quality control by analyzing data and making decisions based on policies.

11/2012 - 12/2012

KILLING WINSTON JONES (FILM)
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Production design for all graphic design elements for feature length film produced by Radio Active Giant and directed by Joel David Moore.

06/19 - PRESENT

SOUTH BY SEA - UX DESIGNER

12/18 - PRESENT

ELLIOT SANO - UX DESIGNER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Brand Development including research, logo creation, social media materials, avatar design, website design and interaction for a new author.

05/15 - 03/16

GOOGLE MAPS - TEAM LEAD
Managed a 10-25 person team, served as the point of contact for internal policies, regarding evaluating and correcting Google Maps features with in-house mapping tools. Collaborated with global teams and outside clients to develop large-scale projects to improve user experience. Created training presentations and work flow documentation to educate and collaborate with 10 + teams in processes, policies, and tools. Submitted reports on project data trends, estimations, and productivity of the team.

06/13 - 09/13

THE SALVATION ARMY - GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Created brand awareness in the local community by creating campaigns and implementing social media, visual merchandising/environmental design, and various marketing materials..

SUMMERS 2011 - 2012

NATIONAL CARRIERS - GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHER Increased driver interest in leasing through advertising, photography, and merchandise. Developed driver handbooks, educational videos, and in-truck deliverables. Created documentary photography. Managed all costs and implementation of production.