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Leah Morrison

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Product Strategist with a strong background in venture capital and innovation that excels at developing and refining nascent and challenging technology solutions. Leah's extensive startup and technology venture experience equips her to deliver AI-enabled solutions and support the DHS AI Corps in leveraging recent advancements for impactful and responsible technology use.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Product Specialist

Deloitte
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including data scientists, software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and internal stakeholders to develop and test 15+ pre-seed and seed businesses in Deloitte's Business Innovation Studio.
  • Managed and supported over $22M in new AI/ML product opportunities while collaborating with subject matter experts and target customers to develop insights and technologies that would be piloted and implemented with government agencies.
  • Applied design, technology, and strategy expertise to test solution concepts with target buyers and develop joint partnership strategies with Deloitte allaince partners and technology leaders such as Adobe, Databricks, AWS, and Google.
  • Conducted comprehensive portfolio-level analyses of 65+ Deloitte products to assess the product market fit of the offerings and the impact of AI/ML technologies on existing processes or capabilities, then recommended improvements and strategies for improved go-to-market strategies and product differentiators.

Associate Art Director

CTIA
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Designed and developed user-centric interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring intuitive navigation and a seamless user experience through wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform design decisions and iteratively improve user interfaces, employing analytics tools to track user behavior and measure design effectiveness.
  • Managed and mentored junior designers and freelancers, providing guidance on design techniques, project workflows, and creative problem-solving to enhance team productivity and output.
  • Collaborated with senior art directors to conceptualize and refine visual strategies, contributing to brainstorming sessions and providing feedback on design iterations.

Digital Visual Designer

Eastern Foundry
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Produced and managed creative content for government and public service startup brands, including visual identity, design systems, marketing campaigns, email newsletters, social media graphics, and landing pages, contributing to the growth and visibility of the startups' brand.

Junior Exhibit Designer

NeosCreative, International Exhibition Specialists
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Developed and executed of engaging and visually compelling exhibit designs for museums, trade shows, and other public spaces. Worked closely with senior designers and project teams to create conceptual sketches, detailed drawings, and 3D models that effectively communicate the intended message and enhance visitor experiences.

Independent Graphic Designer

Self Employed
10.2013 - 03.2019
  • Developed corporate branding, websites, infographics, marketing collateral, and maintained visual brands for local businesses such as RZ James Developers, Barley Brews, GL Solutions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
12.2015

Skills

  • Human Centered Design
  • UX/UI Design
  • Data Strategy
  • User Research
  • Market Analysis and Testing
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Financial Market Sizing and Price Modeling
  • Product Strategy
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Product Innovation Mentorship and Training

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance - April 2021
  • Certificate in Professional Facilitation, Leadership Strategies - November 2019

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

InVision

Jira

Atlassian

GitHub

Dscoutai

Centiment

Outsetai

Sageai

DoveTail

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Senior Product Specialist

Deloitte
03.2019 - Current

Associate Art Director

CTIA
02.2017 - 03.2019

Digital Visual Designer

Eastern Foundry
02.2016 - 02.2017

Junior Exhibit Designer

NeosCreative, International Exhibition Specialists
06.2015 - 09.2015

Independent Graphic Designer

Self Employed
10.2013 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Marymount University

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