Executive Design + UX Leader | Advisor | Speaker
Experience
Professional Summary
Paul is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformative business outcomes through design strategy and Design Thinking. With over two decades of “tra-digital” experience in design, e-commerce and a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Paul has a deep understanding of the current landscape, the power of human-centered principles and the business value of design. His work has been recognized by industry leaders, media outlets, and prestigious organizations like Forrester and L2 Gartner. Paul’s work has appeared on national television, industry leading podcasts, Apple's WWDC keynotes, and Super Bowl 58. His deep expertise and innovative approach have made him a sought-after thought leader in the field of design strategy.
Paul also coaches and mentors the next generation of design leaders in his work with Amazing Design People (adplist.org). ADPList inspires powerful conversations and collaborations among designers worldwide so together we can change the world with creativity.
In addition, Paul is a founding cohort member of Punks & Pinstripes -- a private network of badass transformation executives. Find us at punksandpinstripes.com.
Key Capabilities
Executive Leadership Creative Direction User Experience Design User Interface Design Design Thinking Product Development Strategy GenerativeAI ChatGPT Claude Firefly Mangific AI Branding E-commerce Visual Design Information Architecture Digital Production Design Leadership Business Development Business & Financial Acumen Sales Strategies Team Leadership Management Emotional Intelligence Coaching Development Presentations + Public Speaking
Work Experience
2024-Present
KICK Consultancy, LLC
Founder, Chief Problem Solver
2022 - 2024
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Vice President, SCADpro
2021 - 2022
Fair (acquired by Shift)
Vice President, Design & Product Development
2017 - 2020
The Home Depot
Director, Online User Experience
2016 - 2017
2014 - 2016
Barclays Investment Bank
VP Creative + Global Head of User Experience
Dressbarn
Senior Director, Design + User Experience
2013 - 2014
Viacom
Senior Director, Digital
2009 - 2013
Avon
Creative Director, North American Online Division
2003 - 2009
Bloomingdale's
Senior Online Art Director
Education
Drew University
BA Art History