RESUME
Work Experience
Microsoft
APR 2022 - PRESENT
Senior Product Designer - Product design (Wallet, Shopping, Copilot Monetization)
I began my journey at Microsoft on the Wallet team, leading the express checkout experience which helped users smoothly checkout on Edge with their saved payment and shipping information. I later joined Microsoft Shopping, focusing on helping users find savings through coupons and Microsoft Cashback. Today I’m part of the Copilot Monetization team, driving explorations around subscription growth for Copilot, and continuing to support Microsoft Cashback in Copilot.
Ready
APR 2018 - APR 2022
Senior Product Designer - Mobile Design, Industrial Design, Branding & Visual Design
Ready is an app-free Order & Pay at the table platform used by restaurants, stadiums, hotels, and entertainment venues. As the lead UX/UI designer for the consumer product, I created a mobile-first digital menu, ordering and payment experiences. I also supported brand and marketing initiatives, sales materials, and the industrial design of our physical hardware.
Crostutor
Intermediate Product Designer - Mobile & Web Design, Branding
SEPT 2017 - MAR 2018
Crostutor is a Vancouver-based startup that connects students with professional tutors through an easy-to-use digital platform. As the sole product designer, I led all design efforts, focusing on creating experiences that meet the needs of both students and tutors. I also developed the company’s brand identity and produced digital and print assets to support branding and marketing initiatives.
One-step
Contracted Freelance - Web Design & Branding
OCT 2017 - MAR 2018
My primary role with One-step solutions involved an entire re-branding for the company, as well as the creation of a new website for marketing to prospective clients. My role also further involved designing a number of print and social media marketing assets such as print/digital brochures.
Meal Butler Club
Product Designer - iOS & Android UX Design
APR 2016 - AUG 2017
Meal Butler Club is a Vancouver-based peer-to-peer food delivery startup. As the lead designer, I oversaw all aspects of design, focusing on developing the mobile platform for food ordering and delivery. I also created the brand’s visual identity, including the logo and marketing assets, and supported social media strategy and content development to help drive growth.
Launchpad
UX Designer - UX Design & Mentoring
DEC 2015 - MAR 2016
A contracted freelance position with a UBC development agency, working with a team of iOS, Android and Web developers. My role involved multiple projects related to UX and wireframing, helping to bring clients ideas to life. During my time there I also helped to mentor some of the students from the development team on the UX process.
Discover Media
UX Designer - Internship
APR 2015 - NOV 2016
I began my first internship shortly just before graduation, working with a launch academy startup called Discover Media House. The company aimed to create an online digital platform for ad buying. I worked closely with the CEO to help translate his thoughts and ideas into digital wireframes for the developers.
Education
Emily Carr University
Bachelours of Design - Interaction Design Program
2012 - 2015
A four year bachelor program at Emily Carr University helped to give me an excellent foundation to begin my career in user experience design. The first two years of the program covered fundamentals of design, from research, and conceptualizing to design methodology and development. The final two years involved a specialized program dedicated to exploring User Experience and Interaction Design.
Achievements
Vancouver UX Award
UX Awards
2019
Ready was the winner of the 2019 Vancouver User Experience awards, under the UX for products category. An achievement from the cumulative efforts of the entire team, and a proud moment for Ready.
Vanhacks
Hackathon - UX Designer
2019
A non-profit hackathon event in Vancouver for social good. A team of 3 developers and I created a project called Stillgood. The project aimed to support a network of sharing and distribution for second-hand goods. Our teams project made it to the final round of judging finished as one of the top 3 teams.