WHO AM I?

I’m a Senior UX Designer who enjoys turning complex problems into simple, intuitive experiences.

I’ve designed enterprise applications, fleet management platforms, financial products and digital experiences used by thousands of people every day. I thrive on untangling complex workflows and creating solutions that improve both user experiences and business outcomes.

My approach starts with understanding people, their goals, and the environments they work in. From there, I design experiences that are practical, scalable, and built to last.

I’m also passionate about interaction design, 3D visualization, and AI-powered workflows. These tools help me explore ideas faster, communicate concepts more clearly, and craft interfaces that feel responsive and engaging. I see AI as a creative partner that enhances the design process, while human judgment, empathy, and craftsmanship remain at the heart of every decision.

Work Experience

Dec. 2021 - Feb. 2026

U.S. Bank | Minneapolis, MN

Senior UX Designer

Led end-to-end UX strategy and design for the Voyager Fleet portal and Mobile app, a comprehensive fuel and maintenance management platform supporting commercial, government, and private fleets nationwide.

  • Designed intuitive dashboards to surface Level III transaction data, providing line-item visibility into driver, vehicle, product, and location-level spending.
  • Simplified complex card controls, enabling real-time, customizable purchasing limits to reduce fraud and misuse. Improved fleet manager workflows for card management, reporting, dispute resolution, and account administration.
  • Conducted user interviews with fleet managers and administrators to identify pain points in reporting, spend monitoring, and driver compliance.
  • Delivered wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs while collaborating closely with engineering through implementation.

Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2021

U.S. Bank | Minneapolis, MN

UX Designer

Designed and launched a cash-back program for credit card holders at U.S. Bank, enhancing customer experience and driving additional revenue for U.S. Bank. 

  • Led the design effort to introduce in-product rewards information for the Altitude Credit Card product line, improving the awareness and utilization of credit card benefits.

  • Focused on a cohesive design strategy across the online banking web application, iOS, and Android experiences by considering architecture, usability, accessibility, and business needs throughout the UX design process.

Aug. 2015 - Sept. 2020

Digital River | Minnetonka, MN

Creative Designer

Creative Designer responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of custom creative sites, within the fast-paced Corporate and MarketForce Programs.

  • Designed and executed high-performing digital experiences including web pages, landing pages, banner ads, email campaigns, and full-funnel marketing assets, ensuring brand consistency and conversion optimization.

  • Delivered creative for global enterprise clients such as Microsoft, Omron Health Care, Rockstar Games, Lenovo, Logitech, HTC, Code42, VMware, Samsung, Wagner, Nuance and Trend Micro, adhering to strict brand guidelines while elevating visual storytelling.

  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines without compromising design quality.

Aug. 2015 - Sept. 2020

2nd Swing Golf | Eden Prairie, MN

Web Designer

Built and designed responsive web pages using modern web standards, while developing HTML5 banner advertisements and rich media digital assets for marketing campaigns.

  • Created, managed, and optimized email marketing campaigns for 2nd Swing, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and improving engagement metrics.

  • Produced, edited, and optimized product images for web and eCommerce platforms, maintaining high visual quality and consistency. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What I Do

Product Design

End-to-end UX and UI for digital products — from early concepts and user flows to polished interfaces ready to ship. I focus on clarity, structure and details that make products easier to use.

Design Systems

Scalable design systems with clear foundations, reusable components and practical documentation. Built to support both designers and developers, so the system stays useful beyond handoff.

Interface Direction

Visual direction for digital products that need a distinct and consistent presence. From typography and motion to imagery and UI details, I help shape interfaces that feel cohesive and memorable.

Web Design

Thoughtful websites for studios, founders and brands — with a strong sense of typography, structure and visual clarity. Designed to feel considered, expressive and easy to navigate with Elementor Pro.

Brand Identity

Visual identities and brand systems for digital products and modern businesses. Usually developed alongside the product, so brand and interface feel like one coherent experience.

3D Design

I create high-quality 3D visualizations that communicate product intent, material detail, and scale with clarity and precision. My focus is on lighting, composition, and realism to turn concepts into compelling visuals.

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Toolkit đŸ’»

Visual Design Tools

adobe-illustrator

Development Tools

Ai Tools

Gemini

Motion Graphics and 3D Tools

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