About Me
January 2007
Flight Attendant (Business Class)
I travelled the world for 16 years. Looking back, I feel so lucky to have had that experience. I gained a deeper understanding of people and their cultures—insights that could never be learned from a psychology textbook. These lessons came from empathy, lived experiences, and immersing myself in the cultures and places people call home.
November 2015
Founder @ CALIBER Swimwear
Over time, I felt a growing desire to channel my creativity. Having been deeply involved with swim teams, lifeguarding, and swim instruction throughout my youth, I decided to launch an eCommerce swimwear brand.
This is where my journey in UX and web design began. I built and constantly iterated on my company’s WordPress website. This increased conversions and overall customer satisfaction each rebuild.
I also handled all digital and social media marketing, SEO, photography, videography, editing, graphic design, fabric pattern making, and so much more.
August 2021
Lead Product Designer @ Bell Media
As the lead product designer at Crave, I’ve learned the art of negotiation, presenting key strategic possibilities to senior leadership / C-suite executives, and how to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to reach common goals.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role has been mentoring and growing designers. I’ve loved seeing their skills develop and their confidence grow.
Through this experience, I’ve learned so much about my own leadership style—how to inspire, guide, and support my team effectively. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to help others reach their potential while also evolving as a leader myself.
Certifications
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Device-Independent User Input Methods
Key Skills Gained:
ARIA Keyboard Interaction Model
Touch Input
Motion Actuation
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Custom JavaScript/ARIA Widgets
Key Skills Gained:
ARIA and JavaScript
Keyboard and Focus Management
Accessible Names and Descriptions
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Web Accessibility Testing: Screen Readers
Key Skills Gained:
Identify Accessibility Issues
Using Testing Tools
Screen Reader Usage
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Web Accessibility Testing: Basic Methods and Tools
Key Skills Gained:
Testing Techniques and Methodologies
Use Case Testing
Best Practices Guide
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
iOS Accessibility Features
Key Skills Gained:
Understand Voiceover on iOS
Physical and Motor Features
Testing iOS Accessibility Features
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Android Accessibility Features
Key Skills Gained:
Understand TalkBack on Android
Physical and Motor Features
Testing Android Accessibility Features
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Form Labels, Instructions, and Validation
Key Skills Gained:
Visibility and Proximity of Labels
Instructions and Required Fields
Dynamic Forms and Custom Widgets
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Multimedia, Animations, and Motion
Key Skills Gained:
Timed Media Accessibility
Captions and Transcripts
Media Player Accessibility
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Responsive Design & Zoom
Key Skills Gained:
Low Vision Design
Zoom and Text Resize
Click and Touch Target Size
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Images, SVG, and Canvas
Key Skills Gained:
Image Alt Text
Decorative or Redundant Images
Understand SVG and Canvases
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Visual Design and Colors
Key Skills Gained:
Colour & Contrast
Typography
Visual Layout
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
WCAG Conformance Testing, Detailed Methodology
Key Skills Gained:
Detailed WCAG Testing Methodology
Interpretation of WCAG
Practical Testing Applications
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Mobile App Accessibility Fundamentals
Key Skills Gained:
Technical Introduction
Testing Strategies
Mobile Design Content Structure
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Semantic Structure and Navigation
Key Skills Gained:
Landmarks
Tables
Navigation
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Designing an Accessible User Experience
Key Skills Gained:
Creating Inclusive Designs
Designing for Cognitive Disabilities
Embracing Diversity
Deque University (Web Accessibility)
Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
Key Skills Gained:
Accessibility Skills and Competencies
Accessibility Laws
Accessibility Guidelines
Interaction Design Foundation
Accessibility: How to Design for All
Key Skills Gained:
Designing for Disabilities
Incorporating Accessibility
Accessibility Standards
Interaction Design Foundation
Conducting Usability Testing
Key Skills Gained:
Configure a Usability Test
Build a Usability Test Plan
Reporting Observations
Interaction Design Foundation
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics
Key Skills Gained:
Hiring and Empowering a UX Team
Understanding ROI
Educating Senior Management
Interaction Design Foundation
Human-Computer Interaction - HCI
Key Skills Gained:
Understand the Impact of HCI on UX
Applying HCI Guidelines
Understand User-Machine Interactions
Interaction Design Foundation
UI Design Patterns for Successful Software
Key Skills Gained:
Designing for Disabilities
Incorporating Accessibility
Accessibility Standards
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Key Skills Gained:
Configure a Usability Test
Build a Usability Test Plan
Reporting Observations
Design a User Experience for Social Good and Prepare for Jobs
Key Skills Gained:
Hiring and Empowering a UX Team
Understanding ROI
Educating Senior Management
Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD
Key Skills Gained:
Understand the Impact of HCI on UX
Applying HCI Guidelines
Understand User-Machine Interactions
Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
Key Skills Gained:
Mockups & High-Fidelity Prototypes
Organize & Enhance Designs
Design Critique Sessions
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Key Skills Gained:
Plan a UX Research Study
Conduct (Un)moderated Tests
Create Affinity Diagrams
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Key Skills Gained:
Understand Design Fidelity
Apply Principles of Info. Architecture (IA)
Create Wireframes and Prototypes
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Key Skills Gained:
Create Empathy Maps, Personas
Generate Ideas for Possible Solutions
Conduct Competitive Audits