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Redesigning the Car-Selling Experience to Increase Revenue by an Impressive 64%

Discover how AutoTrader's redesign of the automotive selling experience boosted revenue by 64% and increased coupon creation by 53%. Learn how I transformed the process to make it easier and more rewarding for sellers.

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Lead Product Designer

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Helping 11 Million Users Find Their Ideal Budget for Their Next Vehicle Purchase

AutoTrader's new prequalification feature helped 6 million users understand their car-buying budget while giving dealers better leads. Even with a low-key launch, daily completions increased, with more improvements on the way.

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Helping Canadians Find the Right Car Faster, with an 8% search improvement 

AutoTrader's revamped Search Results Page helped Canadians find cars faster, leading to an 8% drop in vehicle reviews but a 0.4% rise in leads. The redesign made it easier for users to quickly find the cars they wanted.

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Enhancing Trust: Verifying Private Sellers to Combat Fraudulent Listings by 2% 

Designed a private seller verification process to reduce fraud on AutoTrader. Used service design, competitive analysis, and user testing to increase security without reducing listings, improving marketplace trust and safety.

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I create experiences that are viable, feasible and desirable by looking at opportunities holistically.

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