Business driven. User focused.
As a skilled UX Designer with business acumen, I excel in creating user-focused experiences that hit business goals. I blend innovative, user-centric solutions with calculated strategic thinking.
Experience
Product Designer, Tiqets, Amsterdam, NL, January 2024 — May 2024
Successful development of flexible widget which increased CTR 2.4 – 4.5% consistently
Developing the B2B platform and tools, applying design process to each part of the product, prototyping hi-fidelity designs
Collaborated with different stakeholders to conduct user research and testing
Working in Agile Scrum, planning sprints, guiding the B2B team in design directions
Utilised industry leading programs such as Figma, Looker, Adobe Creative Cloud and Jira
Commercial Excellence, Tiqets, Amsterdam, NL, September 2023 — January 2024
Introduced new process for onboarding of partners which saved company on average 9 hours per week of employee time and over €10,000 in cost annually
Translated Looker data insights, partner feedback, and industry trends into actionable team priorities
Collaborated with culturally diverse stakeholders to enhance offerings and develop roadmaps to more successful outcomes
Engaged in project scoping, research, and creative problem-solving for partner and team development
Utilised Salesforce to activate partners in sales and acted as a key contact for partner inquiries via email
Student Assistant, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, NL, September 2023 – November 2023
Facilitated introductory UX workshops for 1st year university students starting the UX Design bachelor’s degree at the university
Utilised creative methods and techniques to get students to open dialogue with each other over UX factors
Gave feedback on student projects to discuss each factor and challenge their understanding
Digital Designer, J. van Vliet Flower Group, NL, October 2020 - July 2023
Delivered new website that reduced customer pain points and brough more marketable opportunities to customer base
Created a new CMS internal platform and produced monthly reports for different stakeholders
Producing digital and print material for numerous companies under the group umbrella, increasing both digital and offline media presence
Creating and maintaining effective template-based design to optimise workflow and create cohesion amongst companies for more in-house marketing
Utilising new branding for more efficient and customer focused UI and UX design systems
Liaising with the e-commerce department to ideate on marketing strategies and social media for cross-functional sales channels
Chief Operations Officer (COO) / Co-founder, NAS Collective, UK, September 2014 - April 2020
Co-Founded a UK registered company which offered package holidays for snowboard improvement camps and worked in all aspects of the business
Created holiday packages which aligned with market research to deliver high end and profitable snowboard improvement camps
Negotiated with partners to maximise profit margins whilst delivering premium customer satisfaction in packages
Sales, PPC and email marketing, social media management amongst other tasks
Provided logistical support to customers when in transit to our resorts
Sports coach and Department Manager, Multiple Employers (Fernie Alpine Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, Marmot Basin, CASI-ACMS), CA, October 2009 - August 2020
Managed 120 employees across different teams to coordinate the delivery of an exceptional customer experience and product
Scheduling, problem solving, conflict management, pay and performance appraisals amongst some of the daily tasks
Empowering staff with the necessary training and tools to create unforgettable experiences for their guests
Facilitating courses for national governing body and examining candidates in a pass/fail setting to keep high standards in the industry
Education
BBA - Business Administration, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, NL, 2020-2024
Graduated with 9.4/10.0
*Awarded the Best Thesis of my graduating class in Business Administration
BSc - Communication and Multimedia Design, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, NL, 2021-2024
Graduated with 8.0/10.0
*Graduated with distinction
Technical Skills
Personal qualities
Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: Developed high levels of cultural and emotional intelligence through diverse global work experiences, enhancing adaptability and critical thinking skills.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Demonstrated a keen entrepreneurial mindset by developing efficient business units and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Inclusive Leadership: Managed large teams, empowering staff and facilitating courses for national governing bodies, showcasing strong leadership and people management skills.
Effective Communication: Fluent in English with strong interpersonal abilities, enabling clear and effective communication in multicultural environments.