Experience

Forge Studio

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Designer

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Product Design Working with a variety of clients coming from different industries. Breaking down complex problems through diagramming and research and then using that knowledge to build simple, user-friendly interfaces. Responsibilities include project planning, creating user flow diagrams, designing and iterating on various solutions, presenting the pros and cons of those solutions, collaborating with engineering, accounting for cost and impact, etc. Design Systems Specialized in creating and implementing multi-brand design systems from scratch using design tokens. Focused on balancing the needs of designers and engineers to develop a design system aligned with Figma and code, reducing the time spent on quality assurance. Utilizing the latest features in Figma and other tools allowing designers to streamline their workflows. These design systems are rigid enough to create consistent work that remains on brand but flexible enough to solve new problems and develop new features—ultimately allowing teams to ship faster. High-level business goals are continuously evaluated and aligned with the work at hand. Other tasks include aligning stakeholders, training designers, writing documentation, establishing a governance process, product design, website design, Webflow development, and branding. Show less



Whiteboard

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer, Product & Web

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

  Helping start-ups to large organizations create a consistent and memorable experience for their customers through product design, web design, and branding. In the product space, I helped start-ups design their product from 0 to 1 with continued iteration and user testing. This involved creating user journeys and flows, establishing a design system for fast iteration, strategizing the user experience, consulting with third-party experts, facilitating client workshops, etc. Through collaboration with my team, I developed and established a more streamlined project process that led to more efficient workflows for both our team and the client, which led to more accurate quoting. While at Whiteboard, I also gained experience managing teams, leading meetings, collaborating with business operations and leadership, and advocating for and mentoring my peers. When managing designers, I provided practical guidance and direction to ensure all projects were completed to a high standard and on time. I built strong relationships with our clients through effective communication and have received positive feedback that led to repeat business. Show less



Real Tenacious

• Chattanooga, Tennessee

• Creative Director & Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2022



The Button Brigade

• CEO & Founder

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2021

  I founded and solely operated a gender-neutral clothing company that manufactured button-ups that were size inclusive. I raised $32,000 on Kickstarter and was featured in The New York Post, Esquire, Teen Vogue, Hooligan Magazine, and more. I worked with pattern makers, fabric sources, and manufacturing to get up and running within 3 months with little to no experience in the fashion industry. I was able to leverage my quick ability to learn and work ethic to make it happen successfully. I founded and solely operated a gender-neutral clothing company that manufactured button-ups that were size inclusive. I raised $32,000 on Kickstarter and was featured in The New York Post, Esquire, Teen Vogue, Hooligan Magazine, and more. I worked with pattern makers, fabric sources, and manufacturing to get up and running within 3 months with little to no experience in the fashion industry. I was able to leverage my quick ability to learn and work ethic to make it happen successfully.



Give Threads

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2017



Central Church

• Collierville, TN

• Communications Director

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015



Regional Inter-Faith Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Video Producer and Social Media Marketer

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Managed a team of 11 people in gathering content for a promotional video that will be greatly used. Assigned jobs and created deadlines for team members as well as oversaw their work. Developed and created an elaborate DVD. Did in-depth research and developed a social media marketing strategy to promote awareness and generate conversations with their publics. Managed a team of 11 people in gathering content for a promotional video that will be greatly used. Assigned jobs and created deadlines for team members as well as oversaw their work. Developed and created an elaborate DVD. Did in-depth research and developed a social media marketing strategy to promote awareness and generate conversations with their publics.



The Jackson Sun

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photojournalist

  • 2012 - 2013

  Handled multiple photo assignments while meeting deadlines daily. Produced video for the website as well as other forms of multimedia. Created photo galleries and uploaded them on to the website. Handled multiple photo assignments while meeting deadlines daily. Produced video for the website as well as other forms of multimedia. Created photo galleries and uploaded them on to the website.