What it's like to work with me

"I had the pleasure to work alongside Chris at General Assembly. I always admired Chris’s ability to command a room, get people on board with ideas, challenge their design thinking, and no matter how tense a situation was - he never fails to make you laugh."

"Do you know someone who loves Design, Cheerleading, Magic, and Motorcycles in equal measure? I didn’t either. When you first meet Chris you’ll find yourself wondering what all those activities have in common. It took me a few conversations to figure it out, and I’ll save you the effort: they all require mastery of details. Chris loves details. Especially when those details *are* the experience. I could reiterate the nice things other people have said here about Chris (all of which are true), but the most important thing to understand—and the crux of my recommendation here— is that people who love details know what it takes to go from being good at something, to being great at it. A love of detail is the wedge that separates the merely talented from the successful. Chris was a student of mine in the General Assembly UX Immersive program, and while that makes me a little biased, you shouldn’t miss an opportunity to work with him."

"I had the good fortune of collaborating with Chris on multiple occasions. Chris’ diverse skill set and eclectic background (Motorcycle Instructor/Cheerleading Coach/Magician, IT Helpdesk) are what make working with him such a positive and unique experience. Chris is someone you want in your corner through the rollercoaster ride of any design project. He brings passion, intellect, and commitment to every part of the design process, from inception to presentation. The first to arrive and last to leave, Chris’ enthusiasm is infectious. Zen, drive, and an adventurous spirit fuel Chris’ approach to UX Design. Chris knows when and how to express his opinions without throwing a wrench in team morale or productivity. He tackles problems head-on and isn’t afraid to take the road less traveled, even if it’s the more difficult one. When it comes to scope, Chris sees the big picture, but also zeroes in on and vouches for the tiny details. His attention to detail comes from a place of devotion to and love of the entire design process. Chris cares as much about what's on the screen as who's in front of it. That's what makes him stand out as a UX Designer."

"'Collaborative solutions over compromise.' This was the phrase Chris championed when we developed a plan for working together as a team and it rang true throughout our entire process. As a team member, Chris is always engaged, insightful, and ready to take on whatever problem is thrown his way. With a team full of new designers, there was plenty of room for debate but Chris's catchphrase kept us centered on working together to find solutions and helped us make sure we were all proud of the work we put out. He was a great asset to the group and I can't wait to see what he does next."