Projects
The Lego Approach
Boosting Efficiency with Modular Design
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To foster a culture of flexibility and thinking outside of the box, I made a presentation ("The Lego Approach") explaining the benefits of building reusable and modular digital products.
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Unified Teams: Aligned cross-functional teams across the organization around a modular design mentality.
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Increased User Success: Led the design team implementing this approach, resulting in an 80% improvement in user task completion rates.
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Scalable Impact: The modular components were readily adopted and reused by other teams, driving further success throughout the organization.
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Product Strategy | UX Leadership | Information Architecture | Systems Thinking
E-Commerce B2B2C
Online shopping platform for independent grocery stores
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I spearheaded the redesign of a B2B mobile e-commerce platform amidst a global pandemic. This platform serves thousands of independent grocery stores and food co-ops.
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Owned the vision: Defined product strategy and user experience as both Product Owner and Lead Designer.
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Built the foundation: Constructed a new design system and core templates for efficient development.
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User-centric approach: Validated designs through user testing and accessibility audits.
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Agile execution: Led a team of on-shore backend and off-shore frontend developers to rapidly launch a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
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Real-world impact: Worked directly with store owners in beta testing and implemented their feedback for successful feature rollouts.
Product Owner | Design Systems | Service Design | WCAG Accessibility
Podcasting made easy
Empowering Podcasters with Auxbus (Acquired by Libsyn)
I played a key role as the UX design and product management lead at Auxbus, a startup that simplified podcast creation for beginners overwhelmed by complex editing tools. Our app streamlined the process, allowing rapid recording, editing, and publishing of podcasts.
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Pre-Launch Impact: Joined the project just before beta launch, redesigning initial software and contributing to a successful launch with 300 eager customers.
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Explosive Growth: After a 3-month beta, the official launch led to a surge of 1,000+ customers in just 30 days.
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Industry Recognition: Auxbus was recognized as a 2019 NC Tech Awards "Startup to Watch."
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Successful Acquisition: Acquired by Libsyn, a global leader in podcast hosting, in 2021, expanding reach to more than 75,000 customers.
Design Strategy | Innovation | SaaS Startup | Operations | Leadership
Femtech IoT Device
Crafting a Cohesive Fertility Tracking Experience: Kegg
I partnered with Kegg, a fertility tracking startup, to design a holistic user experience across various touchpoints.
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Mobile App Architect: As UX Strategist, I led the mobile app design, guiding users through seamless interactions with the innovative Kegel ball and Bluetooth device.
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Intuitive User Journey: Collaborated closely with engineers to craft the product for clear and intuitive use, empowering users in their fertility tracking goals.
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Cohesive Brand Experience: Extended my design expertise by creating product packaging and directing a lifestyle photoshoot, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand experience.
Product Strategy | Art Direction | IoT | Holistic Experience Design | Branding