Design Practice Lead

• Jan 2020 - Present

Senior UX Specialist

• Aug 2017 - Present

At Limina I work closely with clients throughout the UX process. During the visual design phase, I create robust, extensible design systems that incorporates any existing brand platform while still adhering to best practices and the specific needs of the product or project. I also provide guidance around the research, psychology and accessibility needs that should drive the design decisions being made. I have experience designing for Drupal, Wordpress, SharePoint (including the Modern Experience) and mobile. I have a strong understanding of WCAG and UI libraries like the U.S. Web Design System, Microsoft's UI Fabric and Google's Material Design. With Limina I have worked with large government agencies, large enterprise companies, within the medical field and with start-ups. Please feel free to contact with questions to just to get in touch. Show less

Freelance Designer

• Dec 2012 - Jan 2020

Worked with Red Bull and Red Bull North America to create a logo for their large music campaign called Red Bull Sound Select. The campaign extended to marketing pieces such as print ads in magazines, social media ads and a library of Lollapalooza partnered banners. Currently, I collaborate with Red Bull on a regular basis to tackle event roll-out presentations, proposals, SnapChat frames, social media videos and more. Worked with Red Bull and Red Bull North America to create a logo for their large music campaign called Red Bull Sound Select. The campaign extended to marketing pieces such as print ads in magazines, social media ads and a library of Lollapalooza partnered banners. Currently, I collaborate with Red Bull on a regular basis to tackle event roll-out presentations, proposals, SnapChat frames, social media videos and more.

UX and Creative Consultant

• Apr 2017 - 2018

Currently providing UX Direction & Product Design along with Proposal & Presentation Design to clients including Red Bull & Red Bull Media House, Healthcare technology companies, organic & natural products, government contractors and charities. in many cases, the work I've done for clients directly lead to lucrative partnerships, financial backing and successful acquisitions. Consulting available. Currently providing UX Direction & Product Design along with Proposal & Presentation Design to clients including Red Bull & Red Bull Media House, Healthcare technology companies, organic & natural products, government contractors and charities. in many cases, the work I've done for clients directly lead to lucrative partnerships, financial backing and successful acquisitions. Consulting available.

Director of Product Design

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

Directed and designed for 6 separate feature-rich applications in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance field as well as the advanced analytics sector. I collaborated with the VP of Product Design and a team of UX and Development specialists to achieve successful, optimized workflows for deeply complicated user tasks. In 2016, I personally created 50 feature workflows and an extensive library of high-fidelity wireframes and mock-ups that dev. teams used to build or refine multiple applications. Show less

Contract Web and Marketing Designer

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

Par8o offers a lot of functionality to a variety of users like physicians, their staff and large medical enterprises who want to improve referrals among their locations. Par8o also keeps the patient informed every step of the way. Due to the amount of info and differing types of users, UI and UX became invaluable tools for new and previous users alike. The brand is ever expanding. Recent additions were a home page redesign and presentation template redesign. The site included pages for patients, providers and enterprise. It also included a mobile workflow component. Show less

Chief Creative Officer

• Jul 2014 - 2017

Bad Stella is a boutique creative agency specializing in intuitive and impactful design solutions and modern best practices in UX, UI, visual communication and brand creation/elevation. CEO Michael Ciano and Chief Creative Officer Ellie Krysl were first brought together to give an aging music industry brand new life. After a successful engagement, leading to an industry headline grabbing acquisition, the duo replicated that success, utilizing their complimentary expertise, for a revolutionary healthcare start-up, guiding the company from inception to public launch. Ciano and Krysl's winning collaboration continued from company to company and a pattern emerged. When established brands, and start-ups alike, needed to connect with their users and put their best before investors, Ciano and Krysl's knowledge, vision and expertise provided a conduit to success and increased valuation. After 4 years of collaboration and client wins, the team is formalizing their partnership with Bad Stella, launching late 2014. • Red Bull • MTV • Sonicbids • SxSW • par8o • Healthrageous! • JanSport • Spartan Race • John Hancock Funds • Warner/Chappell Music Publishing • Wharton Business School • Digitas Show less

Web Designer UX and UI

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

Art Director & Senior Designer

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

Art Direct and Design for a wide range of clients, including Grauman’s Chinese Theater, producing creative for social media campaigns, such as fangates and custom twitter backgrounds as well as the more traditional logo and web design. Art Direct and Design for a wide range of clients, including Grauman’s Chinese Theater, producing creative for social media campaigns, such as fangates and custom twitter backgrounds as well as the more traditional logo and web design.

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

Contract Marketing Designer

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

Contract UX/Web Designer

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Senior Graphic Designer

• 2007 - Mar 2012

As Senior Designer, I worked with the Marketing department and CEO to strengthen the brand as well as develop new campaigns. Work varied from web and print to large format tradeshow booths and T-shirts. I conceptualized and designed custom presentations with the Brands team to pitch to prospective partners. As Senior Designer, I worked with the Marketing department and CEO to strengthen the brand as well as develop new campaigns. Work varied from web and print to large format tradeshow booths and T-shirts. I conceptualized and designed custom presentations with the Brands team to pitch to prospective partners.

Graphic Designer

• Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

Still collaborates with Sawyer Design Associates, Inc. on special projects and is their "ambassador to the west coast". Still collaborates with Sawyer Design Associates, Inc. on special projects and is their "ambassador to the west coast".

Freelance / Temp Designer

• 2006 - 2006

Freelance / Temp Designer

• 2006 - 2006

Lead Graphic Designer, Screenprinting Dept.

• 2004 - 2005

Designed Graphics for custom ordered Clothing and Accessories. Followed orders from initial client meeting to file prep for screen-printing. Designed Graphics for custom ordered Clothing and Accessories. Followed orders from initial client meeting to file prep for screen-printing.