User Experience Design Manager and Design Lead at

General Motors - Austin, TX

Unified Inventory Visibility

UIV provides real-time tracking and management of vehicle inventory across different supply chain stages (reservations, production, in-transit, in-stock, etc.).

  • High-Level Summary & Analytics: Displays vehicle totals, MSRP, and opportunities for each stage, with comparative analysis over time.

  • In-Transit Dashboard: Shows shipment statuses, logistics holds, and geographical locations, highlighting any delays or issues.

  • Filter & Custom View Options: Allows users to filter data by product, geography, organization, and order to tailor views and insights.

  • Shipment Details: Offers detailed breakdowns of individual shipments, including routes, ETA, status updates, and contacts for coordination.

  • Regional & Local Insights: Provides visual summaries at regional, state, and city levels to pinpoint delays and manage logistics more effectively.

Reduced vehicle time on dealer lots by 60%.

Reduced time for vehicle delivery by 40%.

Reduced the amount of errors on delivered vehicles (IE: flat tire or damage) by 25%.

UX Design Management

As the UX lead for Dealer, Aftersales and Supply chain (DASC), I I took charge of designing, developing, and maintaining all UX/UI and accessibility standards, along with setting up usability and accessibility testing for every project. During this time, I created everything from low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity, functional prototypes that helped guide development teams for projects like Unified Inventory Visibility (UIV) and Vehicle Retail Inventory Management (VRIM).

As I grew in my role, I moved from being Lead UX Designer to a UX Manager, leading a team of 8 designers to develop user-centered design solutions across various product lines. I oversaw the design for over 20 software products, ensuring consistency and quality across a portfolio that spanned more than 300 products. DASC eventually was renamed Global Markets.

My management style is rooted in trust, collaboration, and support. I believe in empowering my team rather than micromanaging them, giving designers the autonomy to make thoughtful decisions and backing them up when their work is challenged. I actively defend my team’s contributions, especially when their voices risk being overshadowed by other disciplines. I foster a cooperative environment where designers support one another across projects rather than working in silos. Weekly standups provide a dedicated space for open feedback, shared learning, and continuous growth. This approach pays off, not only in the trust and respect I earn from my designers, but also in the delivery of well-designed products that contribute meaningfully to the business's revenue stream. Sharing design memes is also encouraged.

Some key products my team developed in 2024

  • 3Synergy Program – A strategic initiative to align dealer, brand, and customer experiences across sales, service, and marketing functions.

  • Connected Incentives (CI) – A platform that automates and personalizes incentive offers based on customer behavior and vehicle data.

  • Direct to Consumer (D2C) models (Asia/Europe) – A digital-first vehicle sales model allowing customers to purchase directly from GM without a traditional dealership intermediary.

  • CarBravo – GM’s certified pre-owned vehicle marketplace offering a seamless online and in-dealer used car shopping experience.

  • Global Connect – A centralized portal providing dealers access to GM tools, resources, and communications across regions.

  • Global Warranty – A system managing warranty claims and coverage policies for GM vehicles worldwide.

  • Aftersales Vehicle Info (AVI) – A data platform delivering detailed vehicle service and repair history to support aftersales operations.

  • Service Communications – A tool that delivers technical bulletins, recalls, and repair procedures to dealership service departments.

  • Service Ownership Experience (SOE) – An initiative focused on enhancing the post-purchase customer experience through service, maintenance, and loyalty offerings.

  • Ultimate Playbook – A comprehensive dealer guide that outlines best practices, tools, and strategies to drive sales and service performance.

  • US Sales Reporting Transformation Strategy – A modernization effort to improve accuracy, timeliness, and insights in U.S. vehicle sales reporting.

  • Vehicle Configuration Platform (VCP) – A system that allows real-time vehicle configuration and customization for manufacturing and sales purposes.

  • Vehicle Retail Inventory Management for Fulfillment Centers – A solution optimizing vehicle allocation and inventory visibility across retail and fulfillment networks.

  • Core Inventory Management – A platform to track, manage, and optimize dealership vehicle inventory levels and replenishment.

  • Dealer Digital Command Center – A dashboard providing dealers with real-time insights into digital marketing performance and consumer engagement.

  • Aftersales Retail Catalogue – An interactive catalog of GM parts and accessories tailored for both dealers and customers.

  • Dealer Vendor eXchange – A marketplace enabling dealers to manage and integrate third-party vendor services through a single GM-supported interface.

Global Markets (DASC) Portfolio Highlights

$11.9B Global Revenue for DASC products
$2.9B Global CCA EBIT (excluding China JV)
12K+ Global Dealers Supported
2.8M+ GM North America Vehicle Deliveries
$40M+ in US CCA Sales Days (132 days over $40M) in 2023
4,000+ Supplier Relationships (1M+ Parts)
100M+ Dealer Web Services uses with 125 consuming systems
300K Global Connect Users accessing 300 apps|
21M+ Warranty Claims Processed
88 Parts Warehouses in 19 Countries
2156 Sales through 5 EV Fulfillment Centers
3.9 Days: Average EV delivery via Fulfillment Centers
520K+ Order Lines Shipped Per Day Globally
325K+ Order Lines Shipped Per Day in North America

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