BUILDING
INNOVATIVE
BRANDS

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Innovator

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Design Architect

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Design Manager

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Product Design Ops Lead

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Story Teller

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Brand Designer

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Strategic Thinker

〰️ Innovator 〰️ Design Architect 〰️ Design Manager 〰️ Product Design Ops Lead 〰️ Story Teller 〰️ Brand Designer 〰️ Strategic Thinker

  • Gail is an excellent communicator, a great listener, and a great person to work with. Her understanding of design principles and trends allows her to give me constructive feedback and she ensures the design team is always learning.

    Kudirat Bakare
    UX Designer, Prismfly

  • Her talent and creativity are truly remarkable, and she consistently delivers high-quality work that exceeds expectations.

    Mohammad Masood
    Fullstack Developer, Puffy

  • I would highly recommend Gail to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated UX design manager. Her leadership skills, creativity, and passion for design are truly exceptional, and I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside her.

    Sarandia Papanastasopoulos
    UX Design Intern, Twitch

  • Besides being an absolute professional, she always goes the extra mile and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Her ability to juggle multiple projects while attending to the needs of other departments at the same time is just one of her admirable traits.

    Jennifer Jeffery
    Senior Copywriter, Bed Bath & Beyond

  • Any time I had a question or issue , Gail would help to sort out the issue in a very timely manner. Often the issues were resolved almost instantly. She also helped others on her team when they were behind on work or struggling with other issues. She stayed late countless times to finish her work or to get a head start on the next day. She is undoubtedly an asset to any team she is apart of.

    Izabella Bray
    Co-Founder, The Startup Stack

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Key Principals

I follow and believe in

“For me, design is about problem solving, communicating an objective, and helping people.

I believe that everything you can imagine is possible when you have clearly defined goals, strong design, strategy and a talented team.” -Gail DeSantis

  • Accountability helps ensure that team members are taking ownership of their work and delivering high-quality results. Accountability involves setting clear expectations for team members, holding them to those expectations, and providing constructive feedback when necessary.

  • Clear communication ensures that everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and honesty, I can help my team achieve higher levels of productivity, collaboration, and success. Being concise in my messaging, involves setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and actively listening to others. This can involve regular team meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and project updates, where everyone is kept informed of progress and changes.

  • Effective teamwork is made possible through collaboration, harnessing individual strengths and identifying expertise. It creates an open, trusting culture where team members freely share ideas and opinions, fostering learning and growth. By cultivating collaboration, I drive creativity, innovation, and problem-solving to higher levels within my team.

  • Empowerment is about creating a culture of trust, where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions, and know that their contributions are valued. It involves delegating tasks and responsibilities based on team members' strengths and interests, and providing opportunities for growth and development.

PRODUCT DESIGN OPERATIONS LEAD

Process Improvement
Product Lifecycle Management
Agile Methodologies
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Data Analysis & Performance Metrics
Process Optimization
Product Launch Coordination
Graphic Design

Art Direction
E-Commerce Design Optimization
Team Management
Creative Team Lead

IN THE FIELD

DESIGN MANAGER

SCHEDULING, RESOURCING ALLOCATION, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, CREATING SOPs, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, FACILITATION OF MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

TEAM LEAD, CONVERSION OPTIMIZED DESIGNS, ECOMMERCE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ART DIRECTOR

LEAD BRANDING, STRATEGY, DESIGN

AD OPERATIONS, SENIOR MANAGER

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING, CLIENT RELATIONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BRAND DESIGNER

STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT, BRAND IDENTITY CREATION, BRAND GOVERNANCE

EDUCATION

THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS (SVA), NYC

STUDIED PRINCIPALS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN, TYPOGRAPHY & FINE ARTS

SKILLSET

I’m a design manager based in New Jersey, USA

With over 12+ years experience in design and leadership, I believe that great design is all about finding the perfect balance between form and function. It's about creating beautiful, intuitive experiences that make people's lives easier and more enjoyable. I understand the importance of visual storytelling and crafting a cohesive brand experience.

However, great leadership in this industry requires more than just design skills. It's about serving as a coach, collaborator, and cheerleader for your team. It's about fostering a culture of innovation, and empowering your team to take risks and try new things. Adapting to changing workforce patterns is crucial in today's world.

And at the end of the day, it's all about the people. I believe that the best work comes from teams that are diverse, inclusive, and empowered to do their best work possible.

Let's connect and discuss how we can collaborate to improve the world, one design at a time!