Professional Experience

Digital Director

Confidential Wellness Company • 2019 – 2025

  • Spearheaded the launch of industry-first wellness products through data-driven insights, resulting in a 2000%+ increase in digital sales.
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive UI/UX and digital strategy, significantly improving user engagement and retention.
  • Established and scaled e-commerce presence; built partnerships with major retailers, white-label brands, and private-label clients.
  • Navigated complex regulatory environments across state and federal levels, ensuring product compliance and successful market penetration.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify pain points and continuously iterate on digital and physical product offerings.

Director

VOLO SaaS Provider • 2017 – 2019 |www.volosaas.com

  • Led design and deployment of the Active Shooter Awareness Program (ASAP) — US Patent #11,146,912 — adopted by schools, law enforcement, and government agencies.
  • Conducted live field testing in schools with law enforcement, reducing emergency response time to under 6 seconds.
  • Designed custom UI for rapid-response systems, integrating legacy TTY tech with modern PSAPs for real-time action at the swipe of a button.
  • Managed development of VOLO Village, an emergency communication solution for HOAs and communities—saving thousands of hours in manual operations and improving information access.
  • Delivered solutions for high-profile clients including but not limited to The Air Force, Rite-Aid, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Grainger.
    • Developed loss prevention system (LP), custom hardware/UI, and BC/DR infrastructure.

Core Skills

  • UX/UI Development & Implementation
  • Modern Front-End Design (Responsive UI, Accessibility, User Flows)
  • Digital Product Strategy & Omnichannel UX
  • SaaS & Physical Product Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • E-Commerce & Conversion Optimization
  • Data-Driven Design Thinking
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics

Education

Illinois State University

B.S. in Creative Technologies 2008 – 2012

  • GPA: 4.2
  • Dean's List (2011–2012)
  • Exceptional Merit in the Arts Award – Sole recipient selected by faculty