Experience

Making

• United States
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  At Making, we're on a mission to build the world's best platform for makers. We believe that everyone has a creative side, and our goal is to unite and inspire makers from around the globe. Whether you're into handcrafts or just looking for some new inspiration, Making is the perfect place for you. We're committed to providing a community-driven platform that makes it easy for makers of all levels to connect with each other and share their passion for making. So come join us on our journey to… Show more At Making, we're on a mission to build the world's best platform for makers. We believe that everyone has a creative side, and our goal is to unite and inspire makers from around the globe. Whether you're into handcrafts or just looking for some new inspiration, Making is the perfect place for you. We're committed to providing a community-driven platform that makes it easy for makers of all levels to connect with each other and share their passion for making. So come join us on our journey to make the world a more creative place!

• Podcast Host

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2023

  Making Conversation is a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building a startup in the tech and craft industry.



Redesign Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP Content Strategy, Expert Knowledge

  • Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  Redesign Health is a company that powers innovation in healthcare by developing technologies, tools, and insights that lower the barriers to change across the industry. Since 2018, exceptional founders have built over 30 companies at Redesign Health, impacting more than ten million lives across many aspects of the healthcare ecosystem including cancer care, teleaudiology, COVID-19 testing, metabolic health and more. Redesign Health is a company that powers innovation in healthcare by developing technologies, tools, and insights that lower the barriers to change across the industry. Since 2018, exceptional founders have built over 30 companies at Redesign Health, impacting more than ten million lives across many aspects of the healthcare ecosystem including cancer care, teleaudiology, COVID-19 testing, metabolic health and more.



Freelance

• San Francisco

• Creative Director / Product

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2020

  Creative direction that includes work for startups and corporate companies including Samsung, Flipboard (a social media app), HTC. My clients range from small businesses with less than 10 employees all the way up to multinational institutions like Microsoft and Samsung. Creative direction that includes work for startups and corporate companies including Samsung, Flipboard (a social media app), HTC. My clients range from small businesses with less than 10 employees all the way up to multinational institutions like Microsoft and Samsung.



Razer Inc.

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Design Director

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  (Nextbit was acquired by Razer) Nextbit is a San Francisco-based startup building transformative mobile experiences by rethinking how people interact with their devices, the cloud and each other through technology that challenges the conventional wisdom in mobile OS and cloud computing paradigms. Nextbit launched Robin, a phone which has an award winning industrial design and the world's first mobile OS that seamlessly integrated the cloud enabling the phone to never run out of… Show more (Nextbit was acquired by Razer) Nextbit is a San Francisco-based startup building transformative mobile experiences by rethinking how people interact with their devices, the cloud and each other through technology that challenges the conventional wisdom in mobile OS and cloud computing paradigms. Nextbit launched Robin, a phone which has an award winning industrial design and the world's first mobile OS that seamlessly integrated the cloud enabling the phone to never run out of storage. Acquired by Razer in 2017. Show less (Nextbit was acquired by Razer) Nextbit is a San Francisco-based startup building transformative mobile experiences by rethinking how people interact with their devices, the cloud and each other through technology that challenges the conventional wisdom in mobile OS and cloud computing paradigms. Nextbit launched Robin, a phone which has an award winning industrial design and the world's first mobile OS that seamlessly integrated the cloud enabling the phone to never run out of… Show more (Nextbit was acquired by Razer) Nextbit is a San Francisco-based startup building transformative mobile experiences by rethinking how people interact with their devices, the cloud and each other through technology that challenges the conventional wisdom in mobile OS and cloud computing paradigms. Nextbit launched Robin, a phone which has an award winning industrial design and the world's first mobile OS that seamlessly integrated the cloud enabling the phone to never run out of storage. Acquired by Razer in 2017. Show less



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Factors Engineer Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Managing creative direction and design on the product team for Beats By Dre at Apple, overseeing the transition of Beats 1 to Apple Music 1. Managing creative direction and design on the product team for Beats By Dre at Apple, overseeing the transition of Beats 1 to Apple Music 1.



Beats Music

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Managing creative direction and design on the product team for Beats Music at Beats By Dre. We launched BeatsMusic in 2014, the first streaming service created by artists for artists. Managing creative direction and design on the product team for Beats Music at Beats By Dre. We launched BeatsMusic in 2014, the first streaming service created by artists for artists.



HTC

• Taiwan
• Consumer Electronics
• 700 & Above Employee

• Art Director

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2012

  Managing creative direction and design on the innovation team for HTC. I lead the UI/UX redesign first released on the HTC One and oversaw the UI/UX design direction of products launched throughout the year. Managing creative direction and design on the innovation team for HTC. I lead the UI/UX redesign first released on the HTC One and oversaw the UI/UX design direction of products launched throughout the year.



Dash Station

• Seattle, Washington, United States

• Art Director

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

  Dash Station is a full-service branding and design firm that creates compelling brand exposure to move your business in distinctive and fascinating directions. Dash Station is a full-service branding and design firm that creates compelling brand exposure to move your business in distinctive and fascinating directions.



Freelance

• Greater Seattle Area

• Designer

  • Apr 2003 - Jan 2008