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Before becoming a professional designer, I spent several years as a server and bartender. It's not the path I wanted long-term or one that's made for everyone, but it did teach me how to read people, anticipate needs, and create frictionless, and emotional, experiences.
At 25, I went back to school to finally pursue the path I'd always wanted. Design. It marked a sort of new start and the chance to build a career centered on creativity, problem-solving, and having a meaningful impact. Designers should really, and truly, be invisible.
Almost two decades later, I've built a career that spans product, UX/UI, web, and marketing. I help teams bridge gaps, connect strategy to execution, and create solutions that balance user needs with business goals.
For me, Design still comes back to lessons learned in restaurants. The details matter. Paying attention, noticing nuance, and understanding people turns ordinary interactions into effortless experiences.
