Skills

Creative Direction
Design Systems
User Experience
Information Architecture
Agile, Scrum, Lean UX
Product Management


Education

Bachelors of Fine Art, Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Atlanta
2000-2004


Certifications

Scrum.org
(PSPO II) Professional Scrum Product Owner
2023

(PAL-EBM) Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management™
2023

(PSPO I) Professional Scrum Product Owner
2022

(PSU I) Professional Scrum with User Experience
2022


Figma
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
After Effects
Premier Pro
Pro Tools

Tools


Awards

Webby Honoree Award
myCricket App
The Webbys - 2021

Cricket Summit Award
Company Top Performers
Cricket Wireless - 2020

Marketing Award for Excellence
myCricket App
Atlanta Business Chronicle - 2016

Gold Award for Excellence
cricketwireless.com
Communicator Awards - 2015

Experience

Associate Director User Experience
Cricket Wireless  |  AT&T — 2022 - Present

Led the Design Strategy Team in creating Cricket’s inaugural design system, conducting UX evaluations, providing improvement recommendations, and researching best practices to shape present and future digital strategies. 

  • Introduced Cricket’s design system, fostering a cohesive user experience.

  • Defined UX and design best practices to guide working teams effectively.

  • Revamped Cricket Wireless’ website architecture for improved SEO, increased traffic, and enhanced engagement.


Product Owner - myCricket App
Cricket Wireless  |  AT&T — 2018 - 2022

Led a highly skilled agile team to deliver groundbreaking solutions for the myCricket mobile application.

  • Crafted a strategic roadmap resulting in a 20% boost in login success and a 31% increase in payments.

  • Incorporated user feedback into every stage of the app’s development, leading to an average star rating of 4.5+.

Associate Director User Experience
Cricket Wireless  |  AT&T — 2016 - 2018

Led a high-performing team in successfully redesigning the myCricket application, aligning with modern standards and ensuring scalability for future growth.

  • Fostered an innovative and collaborative culture, driving results throughout the redesign process.

  • Revamped the myCricket Application, meeting accessibility standards, aligning with business objectives, and achieving
    a 233% increase in user adoption.

Senior Design Lead
Cricket Wireless  |  AT&T — 2013 - 2016

Pioneered innovative visual solutions for Cricket Wireless, elevating user engagement and satisfaction.

  • Implemented a mobile-first strategy, resulting in a 67% increase in website traffic and revenue growth.

  • Implemented strategic enhancements to the global navigation system, resulting in significant improvements to conversion rates and overall performance.

Art Director
Ogilvy & Mather — 2010 - 2013

Managed globally recognized loyalty programs (Priority Club Rewards, British Airways) with success in engaging diverse audiences worldwide.

  • Crafted compelling CRM campaigns that spanned multiple languages, resulting in remarkable increases in booking rates for IHG’s & British Airways’ extensive product line.

  • Established high standards, efficient workflows, and optimized productivity for exceptional results.


Art Director
Freelance Self-Employed — 2009 - 2010

Delivered exceptional digital experiences for esteemed Atlanta agencies (LBI Interactive, Definition 6, Moxie, Ogilvy & Mather, RealView TV, Velvet Sun Builders), showcasing versatility and expertise.

  • Exemplified excellent project management skills, delivering on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.

  • Fostered strategic client relationships, enhancing digital presence for notable brands (Goody, Calphalon, Dymo, Bayer Crop Science, Coca-Cola, GE, Aflac, and more).


Senior Graphic Designer
Matlock Advertising & Public Relations — 2007 - 2009

Demonstrated exceptional brand stewardship, effectively reaching African American markets for esteemed clients (BMW, Chase, Nationwide Insurance, Publix).

  • Exhibited outstanding leadership, orchestrating successful photoshoots, providing clear direction, spearheading new business pitches, and coordinating team members for timely project completion, exceeding client expectations.


AD Designer
The Sunday Paper — 2005 - 2007

Led and effectively managed the AD Department, ensuring quality assurance and seamless operations. 

  • Spearheaded the creation of impactful and engaging advertisements, including both new and spec ads, while also overseeing their placement on a week-to-week basis.