Boston University

University School

Old Trail School

Senior Software Engineer

UX Engineer (Play Store)

UX Engineer (Search & Assistant)

UX Engineer (Fiber)

Role:
Synthesize design and development, pushing the boundaries of user interface design. Partner with designers, researchers, product managers, and front-end software engineers to define and deliver new features, test new concepts, and assist with final implementation.
Products & Services:
Hotel Finder, Flights, Trips (itineraries), Explore (learning about destinations), Activities (things to do), On the Go (scenic walks), and wide range of services helping people keep track of their travel documents, plan for their trips, and handle unforeseen difficulties such as flight delays.

UX Engineer (Travel)

• Supported a team of 20 Sales Engineers across North America, EMEA, and APAC with 100% attachment to all YouTube gadgets closed by the Wildfire organization
• Created >100 YouTube mocks (wireframes and PSDs), representing 19% of all Wildfire YouTube pipeline
• Coded (CSS, HTML, JS) or mocked (Photoshop) >400 demo applications
• Achieved a 500% improvement in turnaround time for YouTube client-facing mocks (3-5 business days to <2 hours)
• Wrote script to download brand assets and video thumbnails from existing YouTube channels
• Created PSD templates for Basic Gadgets, allowing drag-and-drop and color matching functionality
• Recognized by sales representatives and sales managers for pre-sales collateral created, including 22 peer bonuses for work on HBO, The Men’s Wearhouse, Aéropostale, Saxo Bank, Pampers, DailyFX, CityCenter, YouTube NextLab, and Marshall Amplification
• Aided in increasing Wildfire revenue from YouTube gadgets by 400% over the past 9 months
• Contributed to Sales Engineering team exceeding quota each of the last 3 quarters
• Improved sales engineering infrastructure by formalizing the demo request process
• Documented template style coding to improve the speed and quality of demo environments

Enterprise Program Manager / Demo Engineer (Wildfire by Google)

• Managing community to engage and interact with patrons to drive internet traffic
• Designed fangate, map, and e-mail signup Facebook applications
• Updated web graphics to strengthen restaurant branding
• Creating plan to drive online engagement through the creation of in-store programs
• Designed digital event invites to drive traffic for specific parties
• Brokered deal with OpenTable
• Created FourSquare account and deals, increasing traffic

Social Media Strategist & Online Community Manager (Consultant)

• Managing community to engage and interact with patrons to drive internet traffic
• Conducting a full web redesign
• Designed fangate, map, and e-mail signup Facebook applications
• Updated web graphics to strengthen restaurant branding
• Creating plan to drive online engagement through the creation of in-store programs

• Managed accounts for Extra Space Storage, Quality Dairy, Restaurant.com, Things Remembered, and Visit Salt Lake.
• Monitored, posted, and responded to followers and likers on clients’ Twitter and Facebook accounts.
• Developed content and promotional campaigns for Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest accounts.
• Conducting analyses of key metrics with Facebook Analytics and Twitter to create reports of clients’ social media presences.
• Researched emerging platforms for strategic development, influential blogs to expand influence, and competitive analysis for best practices.
• Blogged to demonstrate thought leadership in the social media space.

Social Media Intern (BuzzBuilder)

Apparel and accessories manufacturer and retailer with over $100 million in annual revenue.
• Implemented visual rebranding of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for Life is good, and aided in rebranding the Life is good Playmakers (charitable foundation) social media pages.
• Conducted market research on branding, social media best practices, and integration of marketing channels.
• Created store locator, radio station, and e-mail signup html Facebook applications to aid in drive-to-retail and community-building.
• Wrote copy and postings via Facebook and Twitter, creating sales- and community-oriented posts.
• Aided in planning retail events including the 4th of July and PB&J Concert Series.
• Tracked social media KPIs for analysis of successful post types and times.

Marketing Intern

Since 1978, Carl Adams World Class Wrestling Camps have been educating young wrestlers on how to become champions.
• Counseled and coached student-athletes age 8 to 18.
• Instructed regarding wrestling techniques from basic to advanced.
• Wrestled with students to aid in their instruction.

Counselor & Coach

Direct marketing organization leading in American cutlery sales with over $200 million in revenues annually.
• Conducted telephone and house calls to market and sell kitchen cutlery.
• Sold over $20,000 in 2 summers.
• Field trained new employees with rapport-building, opening, presentation, and closing techniques.

Field Sales Leader

Business-to-consumer e-retailer of business attire, including suits, sport coats, and shirts.
• Designed the graphic user interface used to generate previews of the style options for the apparel offerings. 
• Created images using Adobe Photoshop for customer visualization of selected style options.

Designer

Privately held manufacturer and distributor of environmentally-friendly pond and garden products.
• Received, packed, shipped, and recorded orders to garden centers nationwide.
• Placed sales calls to small businesses, soliciting information regarding pond and garden products.