About My Work

I am a product designer with a passion for creating simple and enjoyable experiences that help brighten up the user's day.

I believe a solid UX focus on deliverables can guide a company-wide design culture. I work to evangelize this culture while adding simplicity, and efficiency to the users' experiences. I thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires a lot of quick thinking, problem-solving, and the execution of smart, useful user-centric design.

In my experience, I have worked with small companies, large corporations, and start-ups. I’ve worked with and through all levels of managers, project directors, stakeholders, and developers throughout entire product life cycles. Additionally, I’ve worked remotely for the past 10+ years, which has allowed me to develop a very strong communication and organizational skillset.

Having over two decades of experience as a designer, leader, and mentor, my broad set of skills makes me a valuable member of any team. I have designed and built complete design systems, wireframe kits, and guidelines that have been deployed and used by company-wide design and marketing teams. I have also designed countless logos, icons, flyers, posters, newsletters, and other business collateral for various clients in my career.

I am always availabe to help a fellow colleague, be it a designer or otherwise. I often take the time to walk through and discuss their issues until we find a solution. With CDK Global, I started a video series called, "Tip Jar Tuts". I would record 2-minute videos on how to work smarter...not harder, use shortcuts, tips an tricks, and how to use Figma plugins to your advantage. I enjoyed putting those tutorials together.

I am a designer, a leader, and a mentor. I keep current with the latest tools and technologies and I can provide the leadership, experience, and knowledge needed to grow a strong design team and design culture.

About Me

Beyond design, my passions are few, but very dear to me. My family is first. My wife of 31 years is my number one. We have two very smart and kind boys. Both have grown into successful adults. Our oldest is a Senior Analyst and our youngest is a lawyer.

My coffee has become a big passion in my every day. I have a café station in my kitchen and a smaller one in my home office.

I also have a deep love for music. I started playing the drums at 7 years old. I can play the piano, as well, and I pretend I know how to play guitar. Being in a rock band and performing live in front of an audience is extremely rewarding, as it allows me to channel my creativity and self-expression through the energy and excitement of the crowd. It is a fulfilling outlet for my artistic energy.

My other expensive hobby is wine. I have always had a passion for wine, both for its taste and the rich history and culture that surrounds it. Over the years, I have curated a collection of various wines from different regions and varietals, most notably, a small collection of 1955-1967 First Growth Bordeaux, and it has become a quest of mine to learn about the unique characteristics and stories behind each bottle. I love exploring new wineries and trying different types of wine. I find there is always something new to discover in the world of wine, and I am constantly amazed by the diverse and complex flavors and aromas that each bottle has to offer.
Cin Cin! 🍷

All of my hobbies and passions are a huge part of my life. They each bring people together. That is a gift in itself.