Design DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) for multiple tentpole projects within Apple Business Connect

Successful timely delivery of compelling experiences that launched to millions of users

Head of design at an early-stage, venture-backed consumer startup; among the top 100 most visited websites in the U.S.

Developed and implemented design strategies & product decisions; determined design priority/scope of projects & managed deliverables between myself, the design team & other stakeholders; integral in increasing Gfycat’s MAUs from 56 million to 180 million+

Oversaw creative direction of the company; created and maintained Gfycat’s brand; designed responsive web, iOS and Android experiences, across the entire product lifecycle from ideation to execution

Advocated for users & design best practices; presented design decisions & thoughts to stakeholders while working under tight deadlines and limited resources

Managed a small team of designers; delegate projects & facilitate critiques

Key member of founding team; involved in all the major decisions of the creation of Buzz, a messaging application

Determined MVP, created and launched iOS & Android applications, took charge of branding & marketing design

Reached out to potential investors & tech news sites that led to a feature on Techcrunch and Apple’s Best New Apps. During the feature, Buzz hit Top Free Social Networking App (#12) and Top Free App (#48)

Collaborated with the PM lead to decide focus areas and projects; managed a team of designers and deliverables; facilitated and led design critique/alignment meeting with the entire design team; worked closely with executives, product, & engineers