2000 - 2004

Art & Design

Alpena High School

Began to learn more about computers and technology as well as continuing to hone my artistic talents

2005 - 2009

Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree

Central Michigan University

Graphic design major with focus on digital design and web

Mar 2023 - Mar 2025

Certified SCRUM Master

Scrum Alliance

Nov 2025 - Nov 2026

Certified SAFe Agilist

SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc

2023 - Current

Manager, User Experience & Design

Collins Aerospace

Leading a distributed team of 9 designers across the US, Mexico and India to deliver advanced aerospace technology solutions. Proven expertise in translating complex technical requirements into high-fidelity, safety-critical interfaces. Recently spearheaded a comprehensive enterprise design system overhaul, leveraging advanced Figma features to optimize developer handoff, eliminate technical debt, and significantly reduce design-to-production errors. Drove cross-functional alignment across product and business stakeholders to build mission-critical aerospace solutions, focusing on streamlining development workflows and ensuring uncompromising design quality.

2017 - 2023

UX Design Manager

FCA/Stellantis

Global UX Lead for Stellantis' next generation infotainment system, Uconnect 5, as well as SRT and vehicle specific programs for all Stellantis brands. Managing all current production requests, future features and continuous improvements for the Uconnect 5 system in our complete line of vehicles including Jeep, RAM, Dodge, Chrysler, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Fiat.

Collaborating cross-functionally with external departments including HMI, engineering and android development teams to build one of the leading infotainment systems among OEMs. Focusing on reusable components to create a consistent, easy to use system. I have been the lead designer for Jeep Off-road and SRT features that make our brands stand out from the rest, along with mentoring fellow designers in new age design techniques and introducing new work-flow methodologies.

2014 - 2017

UX/Web Design Team Manager

The JRT Agency

• Managed UX and web teams delivering enterprise digital experiences across multiple concurrent client engagements.
• Planned project workloads, allocated resources, and ensured successful UX delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Mentored and coached 5 UX designers, improving design quality, consistency, and team performance.
• Facilitated stakeholder discovery workshops to define business objectives, user needs, and product requirements.
• Produced user journeys, wireframes, interactive prototypes, responsive interfaces, and UX documentation.
• Developed reusable HTML5/CSS3 development standards that accelerated future project implementation.

2011 - 2014

Creative Director/Co-Owner

JCM Media Group

• Directed creative strategy and digital product execution from concept through launch across multiple client engagements.
• Managed multidisciplinary creative and development teams while ensuring projects remained on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborated with executive stakeholders and clients to define creative vision, product direction, and user experience strategy.
• Developed creative briefs, project timelines, and production workflows that improved collaboration and delivery efficiency.
• Negotiated vendor contracts while managing quality, budgets, and production schedules.