Lead Design Strategist & User Researcher

Lead Design Strategist

  • Led design strategy teams in the research and development of journey maps, personas, user insights, prototypes, implementation plans, and other unique artifacts.

  • Managed a multimillion-dollar contract budget containing dozens of projects and teams.

  • Responsible for developing workshops and project plans that aligned with business KPIs.

  • Oversaw the development of organization-wide surveys under the Medallia platform.

  • Mentored and developed junior and senior service designers, empowering them to reach their full potential and advance their careers.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to establish partnerships that improved the likelihood of systematic changes.

  • Helped lead the development of a customer-centric culture within the VA Veterans Experience Office and FEMA National Exercise Division.

  • Chosen to lead one of six projects as part of President Biden’s 2022 President’s Management Agenda.

  • Taught Design Thinking and Service Design fundamental classes within Booz Allen.


Booz Allen Hamilton

2019-Present

Design Strategist

  • Developed creative strategy for Pop-Tarts, Cheez-It, Keebler, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Dove Chocolate, Pinnacle Vodka, and others.

  • Collaborated with designers to activate brand initiatives based on customer insights and behavioral economics.

  • Developed monthly presentations around relevant thought-leadership and design trend initiatives.


SGK

2016-2019

Design Strategist Intern

  • Collected and synthesized research for various corporations to cultivate actionable insights on product, user, and brand truths for advertising campaigns.


FCB Global

2015

Infantry Squad Leader

  • Educated a diverse team on the creative execution of military exercises and strategic decision-making.

  • Provided monthly counseling tailored for individuals to improve on strengths and weaknesses.

US Army

2006-2010

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

MA, Design Management

Augusta University

BS, Marketing

Notable Clients