SUMMARY
Creative problem solver with 10 years of experience leading product design, branding, and advertising across web-first and SaaS platforms. Skilled in end-to-end UX/UI design, design systems, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for turning constraints into bold, strategic, and thoughtful solutions.
EDUCATION
SCAD
BFA Advertising
2014-2017 | Savannah, GA
Summa Cum Laude
General Assembly
User Experience Design
Summer ‘20 | New York, NY
SVA
After Effects: Professional
Summer ‘18 | New York, NY
ELVTR
AI in Product Design
Winter ‘24 | Online
SKILLS
Beyond Design
Aerial Arts
Interior Design
Baking
Software
Adobe Suite - Certified
Motion Graphics
Figma
Whimsical
Notion
Slack
Framer
Midjourney
Microsoft Office
Google Drive Suite
Languages
Portuguese - Native
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
HTML and CSS - Basic
EXPERIENCE
Design Director @ Bonsai
March 2022 - June 2025 | Remote
Led the full redesign of Bonsai’s desktop SaaS platform, scaling design from zero to tens of thousands of users. Delivered UX/UI improvements, interactive prototypes, and a new design system. Collaborated closely with stakeholders, engineering, and leadership, and directed external agencies on rebrand, product video, and social campaigns. Designed investor decks and prototypes that helped secure funding and align product vision.
Senior Designer @ Bonsai
March 2021 - March 2022 | Remote
Owned end-to-end design for a responsive web app, from concept through engineering handoff. Collaborated with product, engineering, and research to deliver user-centered solutions. Contributed to evolving the brand and improving cross-platform experience.
Art Director @ VaynerMedia
January 2019 - July 2020 | New York, NY
Led creative development for Kraft Heinz brands including Gevalia, MiO, Devour, and Kool-Aid. Executed integrated campaigns across digital, print, TV, and social. Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure brand alignment and timely delivery.
Junior Designer & Art Director @ StrawberryFrog
March 2018 - January 2019 | New York, NY
Created brand identities and campaign assets for clients including SunTrust and Peace Tea. Worked across print, digital, TV, and social platforms, and supported new business through pitch work and creative proposals.
Art Direction Intern @ StrawberryFrog
September 2017 - March 2018 | New York, NY
Supported senior creatives on branding, campaign concepts, and presentation design. Helped prepare visual assets for internal and client-facing decks.
Creative Intern @ Mother
August 2017 - September 2017 | New York, NY
Contributed to campaign concepts, brand assets, and motion graphics for No7 and the Diamond Producers Association. Assisted in developing visual materials across digital and social media.
Creative Assistant @ Loducca (LDC)
June 2015 - August 2015 | São Paulo, Brazil
Designed social and campaign content for Red Bull, Quaker, and Fox. Supported creative execution for digital platforms.
Designer @ Freelance
2015 - Present | Remote
Delivered branding, UI/UX, pitch decks, and content for startups and agencies in the US and Brazil. Specialized in cross-platform creative and product design solutions.
EXPERIENCE
Designer @ Freelance
2015 - Present | Remote
Delivered branding, UI/UX, pitch decks, and content for startups and agencies in the US and Brazil. Specialized in cross-platform creative and product design solutions.
Creative Assistant @ Loducca (LDC)
June 2015 - August 2015 | São Paulo, Brazil
Designed social and campaign content for Red Bull, Quaker, and Fox. Supported creative execution for digital platforms.
Creative Intern @ Mother
August 2017 - September 2017 | New York, NY
Contributed to campaign concepts, brand assets, and motion graphics for No7 and the Diamond Producers Association. Assisted in developing visual materials across digital and social media.
Art Direction Intern @ StrawberryFrog
September 2017 - March 2018 | New York, NY
Supported senior creatives on branding, campaign concepts, and presentation design. Helped prepare visual assets for internal and client-facing decks.
Junior Designer & Art Director @ StrawberryFrog
March 2018 - January 2019 | New York, NY
Created brand identities and campaign assets for clients including SunTrust and Peace Tea. Worked across print, digital, TV, and social platforms, and supported new business through pitch work and creative proposals.
Art Director @ VaynerMedia
January 2019 - July 2020 | New York, NY
Led creative development for Kraft Heinz brands including Gevalia, MiO, Devour, and Kool-Aid. Executed integrated campaigns across digital, print, TV, and social. Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure brand alignment and timely delivery.
Senior Designer @ Bonsai
March 2021 - March 2022 | Remote
Owned end-to-end design for a responsive web app, from concept through engineering handoff. Collaborated with product, engineering, and research to deliver user-centered solutions. Contributed to evolving the brand and improving cross-platform experience.
Design Director @ Bonsai
March 2022 - June 2025 | Remote
Led the full redesign of Bonsai’s desktop SaaS platform, scaling design from zero to tens of thousands of users. Delivered UX/UI improvements, interactive prototypes, and a new design system. Collaborated closely with stakeholders, engineering, and leadership, and directed external agencies on rebrand, product video, and social campaigns. Designed investor decks and prototypes that helped secure funding and align product vision.
EDUCATION
General Assembly
User Experience Design
Summer ‘20 | New York, NY
SVA
After Effects: Professional
Summer ‘18 | New York, NY
ELVTR
AI in Product Design
Winter ‘24 | Online
SCAD
BFA Advertising
2014-2017 | Savannah, GA
Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Designer @ Freelance
2015 - Present | Remote
Delivered branding, UI/UX, pitch decks, and content for startups and agencies in the US and Brazil. Specialized in cross-platform creative and product design solutions.
Creative Assistant @ Loducca (LDC)
June 2015 - August 2015 | São Paulo, Brazil
Designed social and campaign content for Red Bull, Quaker, and Fox. Supported creative execution for digital platforms.
Creative Intern @ Mother
August 2017 - September 2017 | New York, NY
Contributed to campaign concepts, brand assets, and motion graphics for No7 and the Diamond Producers Association. Assisted in developing visual materials across digital and social media.
Art Direction Intern @ StrawberryFrog
September 2017 - March 2018 | New York, NY
Supported senior creatives on branding, campaign concepts, and presentation design. Helped prepare visual assets for internal and client-facing decks.
Junior Designer & Art Director @ StrawberryFrog
March 2018 - January 2019 | New York, NY
Created brand identities and campaign assets for clients including SunTrust and Peace Tea. Worked across print, digital, TV, and social platforms, and supported new business through pitch work and creative proposals.
Art Director @ VaynerMedia
January 2019 - July 2020 | New York, NY
Led creative development for Kraft Heinz brands including Gevalia, MiO, Devour, and Kool-Aid. Executed integrated campaigns across digital, print, TV, and social. Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure brand alignment and timely delivery.
Senior Designer @ Bonsai
March 2021 - March 2022 | Remote
Owned end-to-end design for a responsive web app, from concept through engineering handoff. Collaborated with product, engineering, and research to deliver user-centered solutions. Contributed to evolving the brand and improving cross-platform experience.
Design Director @ Bonsai
March 2022 - June 2025 | Remote
Led the full redesign of Bonsai’s desktop SaaS platform, scaling design from zero to tens of thousands of users. Delivered UX/UI improvements, interactive prototypes, and a new design system. Collaborated closely with stakeholders, engineering, and leadership, and directed external agencies on rebrand, product video, and social campaigns. Designed investor decks and prototypes that helped secure funding and align product vision.
EDUCATION
General Assembly
User Experience Design
Summer ‘20 | New York, NY
SVA
After Effects: Professional
Summer ‘18 | New York, NY
ELVTR
AI in Product Design
Winter ‘24 | Online
SCAD
BFA Advertising
2014-2017 | Savannah, GA
Summa Cum Laude
SKILLS
Beyond Design
Aerial Arts
Interior Design
Baking
Software
Adobe Suite - Certified
Motion Graphics
Figma
Whimsical
Notion
Slack
Framer
Midjourney
Microsoft Office
Google Drive Suite
Languages
Portuguese - Native
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
HTML and CSS - Basic