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EXPERIENCE

Parsons, The New School for Design, New York, NY

Part-time Assistant Professor, August 2016 - Present

Teaching two courses per year at the Design and Technology MFA program. Topics include design process and research methods, evaluation of enabling technologies, and developing prototyping skills.

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

Part-time Faculty and Course Designer, January 2017 - Present

Designed History of Interface, a core course for the new online BS degree in Design for User Experience. Also teaching course on Elements of Interface.

The Barbarian Group, New York, NY

January 2014 - September 2017

User experience lead for Samsung account. Managed a team of interaction designers. Played a key role in growing the business from website marketing and maintenance to large-scale product design projects. Partnered with Google ATAP on user research for wearable technology.

technekai, New York, NY

User Experienct Consultant, September 2008 - Present

IconNicholson, New York, NY

Associate Creative Director, September 2008 - August 2009

Led user experience team in development of creative vision for redesign of the National Gallery of Art’s website. Project included research, concepting, and collaborating with stakeholders to articulate their strategy for a digital media platform that would redefine the 21st century museum experience.

R/GA, New York, NY

Senior Interaction Designer, September 2003 - September 2006

Lead interaction designer for Nike and Target digital advertising accounts. Responsibilities included design of content, structure, and functionality of interactive web and mobile experiences. Contributed creative concepts and strategy for clients such as Nokia, Intel, McDonald’s Levi’s, Verizon.


SELECT HONORS

Brown University Electronic Writing Fellowship 2006-2008

Cannes Lions 2006
Nike iD in Times Square Bronze, Ambient: Stunts and Live Advertising
Target Design for All Bronze, E-Commerce

New York Festivals Interactive Awards 2005
Nikewomen.com Gold World Medal in E-Commerce


EDUCATION

Black Belt (Shodan), 2012, Aikido, Shin-Budo Kai

Master of Fine Arts, 2008, Literary Arts Program, Brown University

Master of Professional Studies, 2003, Interactive Telecommunications Program, New York University

Bachelor of Science, 2001, Cognitive Science and Digital Art, State University of New York at Buffalo