RESUME
DREW MILLER
Empathetic Product Designer specializing in gamification and B2C AND B2B SAAS products. On a mission to create digital experiences that solve real user problems while delighting them with engaging, sticky interfaces. Leveraging a unique background in project management and chief of staff roles to bring a holistic approach to product design – from strategy and monetization to user experience and marketing.
Certificates
OCTALYSIS LEVEL 1 - GAMIFICATION
THE OCTALYSIS GROUP
AUG 2024
OCTALYSIS LEVEL 2 - GAMIFICATION
THE OCTALYSIS GROUP
OCT 2024
UX ACCELERATOR
BEGINEX
JAN 2023 - AUG 2023
LEARN UI
ERIK KENNEDY COURSE
APR 2024 - OCT 2024
THE SAAS LAUNCHPAD
MICROCONF - ROB WALLING
SEP 2024 - OCT 2024
Core Strengths
INCLUSIVE COLLABORATOR
Thrive in diverse teams, seamlessly blending perspectives from developers to executives. Knack for making every voice heard, transforming varied viewpoints into innovative solutions.
STRATEGIC FORESIGHT
10 years as a CEO's right hand sharpened my ability to predict executive needs before they arise. This "CEO lens" gives me unique insight into creating design solutions aligned with overarching business strategies, streamlining the decision-making process.
POSITIVE RESILIENCE
Adept at fostering a positive team spirit in high-pressure situations, from grueling film shoots to time-sensitive UX projects. This skill has consistently resulted in 95% team retention rates and a trail of appreciative clients.
Career Highlights
PRODUCT DESIGNER - MIXED SIGNALS
Freelance | Nov 2023- Present
- Conceptualized and designed a social gamified advice column with dual funnel monetization.
- Spearheaded end-to-end development from strategy to the in-development MVP, including landing page and marketing strategy.
PRODUCT DESIGNER - CONSULTANT
AURA - FINANCIAL WELLNESS | Jul 2023 - Nov 2023
- Led app redesign using Octalysis framework, implementing game loops to boost user engagement in financial wellness.
- Reimagined homepage layout with simplified navigation and gamified to-do list, driving increased user activity and retention.
- Collaborated with a trio of designers under a product manager, adeptly managing frequent goal shifts and the uncertainties inherent in a small startup environment.
PRODUCT DESIGNER - CONSULTANT
MARO - MENTAL HEALTH | Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
- Innovated symptom tracking by parsing DSM-5 with ChatGPT and collaborating with clinical teams, creating a user-friendly mental health feature that increased daily app engagement and improved symptom reporting accuracy.
- Led 4-person team in 3-month app redesign, contributing to Maro's successful 2nd round seed funding.
Kind Words
"Drew's attitude and professionalism have been second to none. His ability to communicate with people from all different demographics has made him one of our most valuable assets. I'm sad to see him leave, but regardless where he ends up he will do extremely well."
Darren Geer
Former Manager
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