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Hi. I'm Nikki.

STAFF PRODUCT DESIGNER

The work that shaped me.

My path into design didn't follow a straight line - and I wouldn't have it any other way. These experiences gave me the range to work across systems, teams, and challenges with clarity and care.

PATTERN

Turning data into decisions at scale

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I lead design across Predict - Pattern's internal platform powering ad automation and brand health insights - with a focus on key products like Destiny and GYST. My work centers on transforming complex data into intuitive, high-leverage tools that scale across teams without losing clarity or intent. I partner closely with PMs and engineers to untangle complexity, drive adoption, and build systems that last.

✨ Highlights

🚀Scaled Destiny to 12 brands (46 product groups), increasing budget attainment from 63% to 83%
📣Led global rollout strategy and training across UK and North America
🧭Embedded continuous discovery to guide quarterly roadmap decisions
📊Launched GYST alerts, saving brand managers 5+ hours per week
🌱Mentored 5+ designers across multiple teams, driving growth in systems thinking

BILL

Designing trust into fintech

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At Bill (formerly Divvy), I focused on product experiences grounded in compliance and care - from rebuilding onboarding and credit flows to enhancing international payments. I worked across legal, risk, and product to make complex processes feel effortless and secure for users navigating high-stakes decisions.

✨ Highlights

🔐Redesigned onboarding, reducing drop-off by 32% and improving KYC completion rates
🌍Enhanced international payments, supporting compliant transfers in 130+ countries
📥Built risk queue system, reducing manual review time by 30%
🤝Partnered with legal and compliance while maintaining frictionless UX

DENTAL INTELLIGENCE

Designing resilience into dental tech

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As the first designer at Dental Intelligence, I built the design practice from the ground up - creating the initial design system, shaping UX processes, and helping grow the team. I led design through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, launching new tools and strategic initiatives that helped thousands of practices recover revenue and reconnect with patients. Instead of downsizing, we scaled - empowering dental offices to bounce back stronger through thoughtful systems, communication workflows, and data-driven growth.

✨ Highlights

🚀Launched "Dental Slingshot" recovery initiative, helping thousands of practices rebound post-COVID
📈Scaled design team from 1 to 5 designers while supporting a fully remote structure
📬Designed two-way texting tools for COVID screening and real-time policy updates
🌐Integrated acquisitions, streamlining no-contact patient workflows during re-entry
📊Led UX on analytics dashboards supporting 8,000+ practices through crisis operations

CENTRAL REFRIGERATED → KOLD TRANS → KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION

From Receptionist to Regional Brokerage Leader

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I started in the trucking industry at 17 as a receptionist at Central Refrigerated, quickly moving into brokerage as an individual contributor. After Swift Transportation acquired Central Refrigerated, I was invited to help start Kold Trans, their new refrigerated division. As the third employee, I helped build the brokerage from the ground up - growing the team to 17 brokers, shaping processes, and delivering consistent results. When Knight Transportation later acquired Kold Trans, I transitioned to lead West Coast brokerage operations, supporting both team performance and customer success across the region.

✨ Highlights

📈Built the Kold Trans brokerage from scratch, scaling from 1 to 17 brokers and establishing team workflows
🌎Led the West Coast brokerage at Knight Transportation, improving client satisfaction and operational throughput
🤝Owned customer relationships, traveling for site visits, negotiating contracts, and supporting key shippers
🔄Trusted through two acquisitions, supporting business continuity through Central → Swift and Kold Trans → Knight transitions

Featured Work

What collaborators think

COLLABORATORS

Why I Love Working with People

The best ideas happen with people, not in a vacuum. I love the messy, collaborative middle-whether it's with an intern or an exec-because that's where real clarity and magic happen. Creating a space where everyone feels heard, pushed, and valued is hands-down my favorite part of the job.

Nikki collaborating with team
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Transformative Leadership

"Working with Nikki is truly transformative. As a design manager, she not only brings incredible guidance and expertise, but she also creates a safe environment in which diverse opinions and nuanced conversations are encouraged... Nikki's commitment to my growth both personally and professionally has been such a pillar in my development."

Lisa Yu Li, Product Designer at Pattern

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Incredible Leader

"Nikki is an incredible leader and a fantastic designer. She brings this enthusiastic, can-do energy into every conversation, and it's so contagious. She balances being decisive with staying open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve. Even as an intern, I felt like an equal thanks to her support and belief in me."

Kathryn Hawkins Mott, UX/UI Designer

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Master Collaborator

"Nikki's genius is her ability to sincerely listen and deliver the quality of UX design you hoped for but couldn't articulate. She's a people-first leader, a master collaborator, and unafraid to challenge ideas in pursuit of what's best. I always left our conversations feeling more focused and confident in the path forward."

Brett Bardsley, Global General Manager & Senior Marketing Executive

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Best UX Designer

"Nikki is absolutely one of the best UX designers I've ever worked with. Her empathy, intuition, and problem-solving mindset result in experiences that truly move the needle. She's the kind of teammate you hope to work with again and again."

Gavin Munro, Product Manager at Pattern