Human Experience
 

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Crafted through Creativity.
Scaled by Technology.

Driven by empathy, I leverage creativity and technology to capture
the imagination, drive action and build unshakable loyalty.

I design to differentiate and establish best in class products
and brands that connect businesses with the humans they
want to influence.

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(UX)

User
Experience

UX Design aligns corporate strategies with human insights and creativity
to create effective, intuitive digital experiences that drive revenue and loyalty.

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(CX)

Customer
Experience

Strategic initiatives aimed at creating personal, inviting human experiences that elevate the brand, retail, and digital ecosystem, while cementing loyalty.

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(TX)

Team
Experience

Operational efficacy streamlined processes, and improve office culture, in an effort to create a happier more effective and collaborative work environment

CAPABILITIES ─

Bold challenges
met with groundbreaking
strategies & effective execution

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Product
Strategy

Comprehensive market and competitor analysis driving a concise value proposition, paving the way for clear product vision, goals, and initiatives. 

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Product
Development

Effective execution of strategy through thoughtful process and collaboration, concept creation & evaluation, anchored by tactical rollouts, and commercialization.

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Product
Design

User, Data, and Purpose Driven outputs aimed at driving adoption and usage,
while evolving the customer’s knowledge
and capabilities.

CAREER ─

A history of success

For over 15 years, Mark has demonstrated excellence in leveraging user and data analytics to develop cutting-edge, impactful B2B and B2C enterprise solutions. Mark’s advanced skills and his ability to lead Agile teams enable him to consistently deliver eye-catching products that enhance user satisfaction, promote user engagement, and align with complex corporate strategies.

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15 + years

Product development & design leadership experience

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25 +

Digital products
and services launched

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Full scale corporate and product portfolio rebrands

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Full-stack product design systems, & governance models

groupM

VP. Product Design
& UX
2017 – 2020

Drive product development by masterminding multi-year concept-to-delivery roadmaps, including design thinking and strategic direction, in accordance with in-depth analysis of market, competitor, and user research and company core strategies. Recruit and lead seven-member UX/UI team through entire product design process, from value proposition definition and identifying KPIs and OKRs to developing wireframes and prototypes. Collaborate with executive-level cross-functional teams.

• User Development: Pioneered and marshaled a user evolution initiative that realized 5% uptick in customer adoption and 10% in customer satisfaction.

• Customer Experience: Established new product design strategy that incorporated data from sources such as user interviews and analytics, UX metrics, and usability testing, resulting in 20% higher CX Net Promoter score.

• Process Development: Introduced Bridge integration platform that uses Amazon and Google data streams, driving customer licensing up by 12%.

• Customer Acquisition: Orchestrated a multimillion-dollar partnership with Ford Motor Company by taking leadership of Human Insights Platform (HIP) development and implementation.

Siemens

Sr. Director UX & Product
2012 – 2017

Oversaw and optimized product development processes, including PLM UX strategy, data analysis, and budgeting. Enhanced standards and best practices by leveraging cross-departmental leadership abilities. Monitored user satisfaction and directed activities based on user-centered design methods to facilitate continuous improvement.

• Process Management: Slashed annual operating expenses by $300,000 by cultivating company internal processes to replace third-party services.

• Customer Retention: Boosted licensing sales by 8% and drove customer satisfaction by 13% by spearheading launch of UI/UX Refinement Initiative Program.

• Quality Assurance: Drafted and implemented new governance methods to guarantee steady quality across portfolio of more than 20 products.

Scott  Kay

Associate Creative – UX Designer
2010 – 2011

Headed the company’s creative services and website experience portfolio in all activities. Innovated and implemented groundbreaking branding and advertising strategies. Collaborated with management to define UX and web presence.

• Brand Marketing: Overhauled company image in rebranding initiative, utilizing fine-tuned targeted marketing that improved company profits by 5% and brand awareness by 10%.

Starlight Enterprises

Associate Creative – UX Designer
2009 – 2010

Supervised creative and UX services to maintain and develop customer experience. Ideated and supported management in planning and promotion of a range of activities in the arts and entertainment space.

• Brand Development: Used creative marketing strategies, such as sponsorship of “Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth”, to significantly improve brand awareness, boost net revenue by $3M, and realize $4M in new business.

ADDITIONAL CLIENTS

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CASE STUDIES

  • groupM

    groupM

    2017 – Current, VP - Product Design & User Experience
  • Siemens

    Siemens

    2012-2017, Sr. Director UX & Product
  • Scott Kay

    Scott Kay

    2010 – 2011, Associate Creative Director – Sr. UX Designer
  • Starlight

    Starlight

    2009 – 2010, Associate Creative Director – Sr. UX Designer