Hello!
I am a Senior Product Designer specializing in the financial and real estate sectors, with a proven track record of crafting user-centric solutions. I excel in iterative design processes, leveraging continuous feedback to enhance product features. As a skilled communicator, I am adept at translating complex ideas into actionable strategies through data-rich presentations. I am a collaborative team player, driving impactful design solutions that align with business goals.
SENIOR PRODUCT | UX STRATEGIST | THOUGHT LEADER
Professional Experience
CoStar Group, Washington, DC
Senior Product Designer
April 2013 - October 2024
Lead Designer for CoStar's flagship product, CoStar Suite (SaaA), driving the design of numerous applications with the platform generating $1 billion in annual revenue, with over 160,000 daily users globally.
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Spearheaded user experience research initiatives that improved client satisfaction scores by 30% through targeted usability studies.
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Reduced development time by 25% working with product and engineering teams to align user needs with agile processes across numerous applications.
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Developed and maintained a comprehensive design system, enhancing consistency across products and serving as a resource for current and future design and development teams.
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Created responsive designs for CoStar’s mobile application, increasing mobile engagement by 40% within the first year of launch.
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Presented product features and enhancements for executive leadership and large investment groups, enhancing stakeholder confidence and support for new initiatives.
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Collaborated with developers, project managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure product consistency and deliver seamless user experiences across all platforms throughout the development lifecycle.
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Onboarded project managers and mentored junior designers, cultivating a collaborative and innovative design culture while ensuring long-term consistency and excellence across product design initiatives.
Independent Creative Consultant
Senior Graphic & User Experience Designer
June 2012 - April 2013
Delivered user experience and visual design solutions for diverse clients, enhancing usability and visual appeal across mobile and web platforms.
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Delivered high-impact event components under tight deadlines, boosting brand presence by 35% at a major annual event; recognized for creativity, efficiency, and precision, resulting in an increase in client satisfaction.
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Developed branding and print collateral for multiple clients, resulting in increased brand recognition and engagement.
Technical Tools
Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Perkins Eastman
Web Manager
February 2010 - June 2012
Conducted user research and redesigned website and graphics, increasing user retention by 20%.
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Successfully led the implementation of a new web content platform, including a Content Management System that improved content delivery efficiency by 50%.
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Secured and managed a $20 thousand budget for a website refresh, improving user experience by 45% through strategic planning, optimized information architecture, and enhanced visual design.