# Tyler Block > Product Designer • MSN • Ex-Cirque du Soleil Performer Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tylerblock As an acrobat in Cirque du Soleil, I crafted numerous solo acts for three distinct shows, performing in over 40 countries. This journey allowed me to immerse myself in a wide range of cultures and ethnicities, teaching me not only the artistry of captivating an audience but also how to adapt seamlessly to different ideas, norms, and practices both onstage and off. My experience as a Registered Nurse sharpened my ability to connect with people during their most vulnerable moments. In fast-paced, high-stakes environments, I learned how to listen deeply, assess unspoken needs, and respond with thoughtful, compassionate solutions. It gave me a strong foundation in problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and holistic thinking—skills that have been invaluable beyond healthcare. When I transitioned into product design, I carried this mindset with me. Nursing taught me to see the whole person behind every interaction, which now translates into designing with a truly user-centered approach. I focus on understanding emotional journeys, anticipating needs, and crafting intuitive, accessible experiences that feel as supportive and empowering as possible. My background allows me to design not just functional products, but ones that genuinely improve users’ lives in meaningful ways. I am excited about the prospect of consistently pushing boundaries and creating products that are not only useful but also highly desirable for their users. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ MECHI Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area At Mechi, I serve as the primary designer, refining the app’s user interface and enhancing the overall user experience. I focus on updating existing designs, ensuring consistency across screens, and making the app more intuitive for people organizing and joining local sports games. I collaborate closely with the development and product teams to implement design improvements, create new features, and maintain a cohesive visual identity that supports Mechi’s growing community of active users. ### Product & Clinical Consultant @ Arul Health Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 At Arul Health, I collaborated with oncology experts and cancer survivors to translate clinical needs into user-centered post-treatment support solutions. I enhanced usability and accessibility of digital tools, which improved patient engagement and clinician adoption, and I maintained design systems in partnership with the in-house UX/UI designer to ensure consistency across all products. ### Product Designer & Clinical Consultant @ Balm Health Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 At Balm.ai, I designed intuitive interfaces for AI-driven mental health solutions that served thousands of patients. I conducted user research and usability testing, transforming insights into improvements that increased engagement rates by 25 percent. I also developed and maintained scalable design systems that reduced design-to-development handoff time by 30 percent. ### Product Designer @ ZeroMark, Inc. Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 At Zeromark, I led end-to-end UX/UI design for a core digital platform and improved task completion speed by 20 percent through streamlined workflows. I carried out research and usability testing with diverse user groups, turning findings into actionable design decisions. My close collaboration with engineers and product managers ensured design alignment with business goals and accelerated feature release cycles by 15 percent. ### Product Designer @ Elegnano Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 For Elegnano, I researched user pain points in the e-commerce flow and identified friction during checkout. I created a mobile-first purchasing experience that reduced cart abandonment by 18 percent, and I implemented A/B testing strategies that boosted conversion rates and overall revenue. ### Clinical Nurse I - Intensive Care Unit @ Stanford Health Care Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Stanford, California, United States As a nurse in high-acuity settings, I delivered critical care across ICU and cardiac step-down units, prioritizing patient safety and rapid intervention. I streamlined interdisciplinary workflows to reduce delays in urgent care and developed expertise that now informs my ability to design solutions for healthcare technology. ### Student @ Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Baltimore, Maryland Area ### Acrobat @ Cirque Jan 2008 – Jan 2018 | North America, South America, Europe As a performer, I completed over 3,000 shows in more than 30 countries, collaborating in high-pressure, team-driven environments. I created and performed two original solo acts in the productions Alegria and Totem. This experience strengthened my foundation in aesthetics, storytelling, and user engagement—qualities I carry into my design work today. ### Account Executive @ Yelp Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States Led the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, qualification, pitching, and technical/value validation. Cultivated relationships with C-suite executives to drive six-figure revenue growth and earned recognition as the Top Performing Revenue Driver within three months. ### UC Berkeley Men’s NCAA Gymnastics Team @ UC Berkeley Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 Competed as a Division I student-athlete on the UC Berkeley gymnastics team, dedicating 20+ hours per week to training and competition while maintaining a full academic course load. Earned four varsity letters, Academic All-American honors, and became a two-time NCAA National Championship individual finalist. ## Education ### Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies & Environmental Science University of California, Berkeley ### Master's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse The Johns Hopkins University ### Lab Assistant in Nutritional Science and Toxicology Lab University of California, Berkeley ### Environmental Science: Field Studies University of California, Berkeley ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tylerjfblock - Website: https://www.tblockdesign.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/tylerblock JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tylerblock/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-08