CONNECT

Human experience (HX)

Business strategy
User research
Persona journeys
Ecosystem design
KPIs and metrics

INNOVATE

User experience (UX)

Product strategy
User experience
Information architecture
UX / IxD / UI design
Prototyping and testing

ENGAGE

Product experience (PX)

Design strategy
User interaction
Content development
Product design
Engineering plan
 

Industries

Technology
Financial
Entertainment
Automotive
Education
Healthcare

360° Leadership

Products and platforms
User-centered experiences
Enterprise solutions
Mobile applications
Data-intensive software
eLearning systems

Results

Evangelize innovation
Accelerate development
Save costs and resources
Boost product performance
Increase engagement
Maximize revenue
 

• Led creation and launch of 50+ products, applications, and experiences

• Hired, mentored, and led teams of 3 – 30+, including goals and results

• Directed product strategy, research, user experience, architecture, and design

• Inspired teams to achieve peak performance, creativity, and success

• Developed strategic vision, roadmaps, and processes, saving time and resources

• Facilitated workshops and sprints to create a culture of design thinking and innovation

• Drove quantitative/qualitative testing, prototyping, engineering, and launch

• Partnered with product, research, business intelligence, engineering, marketing, etc.

SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE / PRODUCT DESIGN DIRECTOR

Galvagnized

Los Angeles . 2017 – PRESENT
Web, Mobile, Apps, Interfaces, eCommerce, Tools, Software, TV, AI, VR, AR: 

• NBCUniversal: Flixster, Movie Tickets, Fandango, The Innovation Lab

• Surya Success: eLearning technology for peak performance and stress management

  Mobile app, Website, In-Flight Interface, Apple Watch app to track heartbeat/breathing

  White label solution for companies and universities to create online courses and videos

• Global launches: New products, experiences, software, and applications

SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER / LEAD

Apple

Silicon Valley . 2016 – 2017
Web, Mobile, Apps, Interfaces, eCommerce, Tools, Software:

• Worldwide experiences for 500+ million customers

• Innovative customer support solutions across all channels

• Complex and data-intensive software and internal systems

SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Disney

Glendale . 2015 – 2016
Web, Mobile, Apps, Interfaces, eCommerce, AI, VR, AR:

• Disney Store: iOS and Android mobile app; Retail experience

  97% revenue increase and 5 star ratings in app store

• Global employee performance and career growth platform

• Immersive and personalized event planning experience

USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Warner Bros.

Burbank . 2007 – 2015
Projects featured at CES, Google Keynote, Wall Street Journal
Web, Mobile, Apps, Desktop, TV Interfaces, eCommerce, Tools, Software, AI:

• WarnerBros.com: eCommerce experience with personalized search and discovery

• Flixster: First studio agnostic entertainment discovery engine and social network

• Google Keynote: Mobile app design featured at Mobile World Congress

• YouTube Movies: Supported creation of YouTube Movies with personalization ideas

• OutMyWindow: First cross-platform entertainment photo sharing application

• Site Manager, Digital Manager: Internal tools and content management systems

• BD Live, TV Companion: Next-generation TV interfaces and second screen experiences

PRODUCT EXPERIENCE / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

RWB Automotive

Los Angeles . 2005 – 2007
Web, Interfaces, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive:

• Volkswagen GX3: First 3-wheeler concept car—LA Auto Show

• Volkswagen R GT: Next generation Jetta, Touareg, and Passat—SEMA Show

• Volkswagen, Dow Automotive Systems: Websites and interactive experiences

• Formula One: TF106 Panasonic Toyota F1—Monterey Historics Race, Laguna Seca

• Toyota, Lexus: Interactive exhibits, environmental design, and branding

interactive art director

Ethos Design

Burbank . 2003 – 2005
Web, TV Interfaces, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive, 3D:

• Lounge 22 . Banana Republic: Websites, interfaces, products, and experiences

• Intel, Mercedes, Saks Fifth Avenue: Websites, interfaces, and interactive exhibits

• Oscars, Emmys, Volvo: Interactive exhibits, spaces, and environments

PRODUCT DESIGN DIRECTOR

Demasque Productions

Beverly Hills . 2001 – 2003
Web, Interfaces, eCommerce, Interactive, 3D: 

• Products and interfaces

• Entertainment experiences

• Multimedia platforms and products

• E-commerce websites

Art Director

Publicis Groupe

France . 2000 – 2001
Home of Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Razorfish, and Rosetta
Print, Radio, TV:

• National advertising

• Marketing campaigns

• Premium brands

• Product storyboards

• Brochures and invitations

• Event collateral

LEAD

Building teams

Hire
Mentor
Lead
—
Inspire
Collaborate
Innovate

Bachelor's Degree

University of California

Los Angeles, CA

Design
• Digital, interactive, motion
• Experience design and engineering
• Human-computer interaction (HCI)
• Visual communication

2014 - 2016

ABC . CBS . FOX . NBC

Sandra Galvagny
Galvagnized
Surya Success

2014

Mega Minds

Award winning website design

2013 - 2015

CEO Space International

Guest speaker and faculty for business leaders, and recognition for Galvagnized

2012

Online to Riches

Best presentation award

2007 - 2013

Warner Bros.

Lead for winning team of mobile application hackathon
Featured projects—CES, LA Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal
Recognition for leadership and contributions to Flixster

2010

Google Keynote

Featured app design at Mobile World Congress

2006

LA Auto Show, Volkswagen

Unveiling of GX3—Cutting edge 3-wheeler concept car

2005

SEMA, Volkswagen

Launch of Project R GT—All new Jetta, Touareg, and Passat