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- Championed and evolved Garmin Pilot's design system with variable-driven components, enabling consistent, scalable delivery across mobile, web, tablet, wearables, and avionics.

- Shaped product direction for Garmin Pilot and FlyGarmin fleet management tools, aligning research insights with engineering constraints to support complex aviation workflows.

- Designed the hero watchface for Garmin's next-generation aviator smartwatch from concept to final delivery and partnered with marketing to produce supporting visual assets.

- Led team enablement through mentorship, shared component practices, and multi-team design workshops that informed company-wide guidelines.

- Led the iOS, Android, and Web user interface rebrand and user experience revitalization of NurseGrid, the number one calendar/social network app for nurses.- Optimized NurseGrid Manager’s scheduling experience, balancing clinical workflows, business requirements, and accessibility standards.

- Elevated design system team consistency by defining and standardizing user interface patterns while integrating a cohesive and branded visual identity across multi-product updates.

- Transformed product narratives by rewriting and refining copywriting, enhancing user comprehension, reinforcing brand voice, and establishing clear guidelines for future messaging.

- Independent design studio and LLC with 5+ years of professional experience delivering product design, design systems, UX/UI, brand identity, motion graphics, and creative consultation for clients ranging from startups to individuals.

- Delivered designs across iFit’s ecosystem, balancing business goals with user-centered solutions.

- Evolved design systems by translating research and analytics into scalable interfaces and features.

- Founded and maintained design systems for DTC, B2C, and B2B SaaS clients, improving delivery efficiency through accessible component libraries within Agile workflows and WCAG AAA standards.

- Partnered with global stakeholders to support GTM strategies, governance processes, and product alignment for clients, including FedEx, Arby’s, ShopRunner, and Baylor Scott & White Health.

- Delivered UI, UX, and brand solutions across startups and product teams; created 500+ templates, conducted UX research and A/B testing, and marketing initiatives that increased conversions by 20%.