McKinsey & Company
EXPERT DESIGN DIRECTOR
JUL 2018 – AUG 2024
As a leader within the McKinsey Design practice, I drove impact through design by infusing user-centricity into problem solving, coaching clients on design methodologies, and building new capabilities. As an Expert Design Director, I led high-performing, multidisciplinary teams while collaborating closely with clients to envision and build new businesses, products, and services. I built cross-functional relationships with senior leaders and frequently championed the business value of design with executive stakeholders. Over several engagements, I directed my teams through discovery research to uncover insights that informed strategic priorities, north star experience concepts, and long-term product roadmaps. In addition, I led several digital product builds through the development lifecycle with agile methods, from initial design (e.g., concepting, testing, and iterating) to market launch.
Aquent
INTERACTIVE AGENT
APR 2012 – APR 2013
Elevate Studios
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
AUG 2009 – MAR 2012
INTERACTIVE ART DIRECTOR
AUG 2005 – AUG 2009
Wunderman
SENIOR INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
NOV 2003 – AUG 2005
Digitas
INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
SEP 2003 – NOV 2003
Closerlook
INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
NOV 2002 – MAR 2003
L90
WEB DESIGNER
MAR 2000 – JAN 2002
EDUCATION
The Illinois Institute of Art
BACHELOR OF FINE ART
JUNE 2000