Director of Material Research, Acelab

May 2025 – Present

• Research user workflow friction across active projects and collaborate with Product and Engineering Teams to translate customer insights into platform improvements and feature updates
•  Co-develop internal automation tools in partnership with Product that improved structured data processing and upload efficiency by 50%+, reducing manual effort and human error
• Lead Acelab’s U.S. and International Library Implementation Team within the CX–AECO Department, overseeing 5 direct reports and coordinating 10+ cross-functional contributors across custom client implementations
• Partner with the CX-Partners team to translate client needs and customer insight into aligned firm library content and high-value product recommendations
•  Oversee monthly upload and QA/QC of 1,500–2,000+ products across 5–10 cloud-based firm libraries, increasing average upload volume by 40%+ through improved workflows
• Partner with the Data team to analyze manufacturer and product category trends, influencing data scraping priorities across 10+ categories.

Senior Material Research Specialist, Acelab

March 2024 – April 2025

•  Conduct in-depth material research to identify innovative products, alternatives, and solutions, translating findings into faster, more effective responses and improving average response time by 70% (Q2–Q4)
• Lead firm library data onboarding and material audits, increasing partnered product recommendations by 200% between Q2–Q4
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to identify user pain points, recommend UI/UX improvements, and inform platform feature enhancements
•  Develop and maintain strong relationships with architecture and design firms by supporting project-specific research and platform adoption
• Connect clients with relevant manufacturer partners to support project requirements and strengthen platform engagement
• Analyze user material and category trends using Airtable to inform data prioritization and platform decisions

UI/UX Design Consultant, Trahan Firm

June 2023 – March 2024

• Boosted social media engagement and lead generation by 9% from Q3 to Q4 through the #TrustTrahan tag and graphic design rebrand.
• Applied graphic design expertise to create visually appealing event graphics and copywriting.

Assistant Project Manager, GDA Architects

April 2022 – May 2023

• Managed $100+ million luxury apartment projects.
• Assisted in gathering specs and space planning for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment in amenity and unit plans.
• Collaborated with consultants to execute project design.

Assistant Project Manager I Job Captain, Womack + Hampton Architects, LLC.

June 2016 – April 2022

• Managed $40–60 million low-rise, wood-frame market-rate and affordable apartment projects.
• Assisted in Construction Administration with on-site observations, meeting minutes, progress photos, and shop drawing reviews.
• Oversaw quality control and assurance for construction documents.

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Louisiana State University

Expanded my architectural expertise through LSU’s M.Arch program, with a focus on advanced theory and cutting-edge design technology. Gained hands-on experience through summer internships, a graduate assistantship with the Coastal Sustainability Studio, and teaching first-year undergraduate architecture students.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Developed a strong design foundation through the undergraduate architecture program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The program emphasized the relationship between design and its impact on the built environment, fostering a deep understanding of how architecture shapes communities and spaces.

Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) &
Professional Certified Marketer (PCM)

Digital Marketing Institution & American Marketing Association
Gained valuable digital marketing expertise, emphasizing user-centric principles to complement my UI/UX experience. This enhanced my ability to create digital experiences that are both user-focused and aligned with strategic marketing goals, driving meaningful engagement.

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