Vince Hansen

• Executed day-to-day duties with precision and efficiency.
• Generated innovative ideas to elevate team performance and results.
• Wrote and recorded segments for auto drives, ensuring engaging content.
• Served as driver, personality, and editor for all recorded segments.

• Directed design of product segment for Cars.com, focusing on new dealers like NADA, Tesla, and Ford.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and accessibility.
• Established long-term vision goals for new products, streamlining integration of multiple brands.
• Reduced duplication of efforts across verticals by implementing cohesive strategies.
• Mentored junior designers in industry standards and design tools usage.

• Led design initiatives for Amazon Automotive, including Garage, Part Finder, Tire Finder, and Celebrity pages.
• Developed localization and mobile-first designs for all automotive features.
• Created first international celebrity page at Amazon for Daniel Ricciardo (F1 Driver).
• Established a design system and five-year strategy currently utilized by the Automotive team.
• Provided mentorship to designers on the new automotive sales team, enhancing design skills.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered interface designs.
• Guided junior designers in implementing best practices in UX and UI design principles.
• Partnered with developers throughout software development life cycle for effective execution.

• Led design projects for Vertical Stores and Amazon Confirmed Fit, generating 2.4-3.2 billion in OPS for Automotive product.
• Achieved consecutive wins in Hackathons with two innovative future vision products.
• Developed transportation variant showcased in Uploaded and medical device for Tinnitus using echo technology.
• Conducted user research to identify customer needs and behaviors.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience.
• Facilitated usability testing sessions to collect design feedback.
• Executed design strategies to improve product functionality and user satisfaction.
• Analyzed market trends to inform design decisions and enhance project outcomes.

• Responded promptly to fire alarms and various emergency situations.
• Executed effective communication techniques with team members during emergencies.
• Participated in drills and training on equipment use and operational procedures.
• Conducted routine maintenance on firefighting equipment, including pumps, hydrants, and hoses.
• Engaged in public education programs focusing on fire prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Provided rapid medical assistance during emergency calls.

• Facilitated budget discussions for budget, fire, and dispensary committees, balancing city budget after 10 years.
• Collaborated with city planning commission to address budget and planning concerns for new city hall.
• Reviewed proposed legislation to assess community impact and regulatory compliance.
• Participated in committees dedicated to public safety and urban planning initiatives.

• Collaborated with Nokia and WP team on all camera functionalities, including capture and sharing.
• Developed wireframes and prototypes to illustrate user interfaces and interactions.
• Conducted user research to assess needs and preferences for effective product design.
• Implemented OneDrive (SkyDrive) features alongside music and podcast user experience.

• Founded TourScape LLC to develop innovative online travel solutions.
• Launched cloud-based product in December 2011, integrating various operational aspects.
• Established strategic vision guiding company towards market leadership.
• Managed financial planning and budgeting to ensure sustainable growth.
• Coordinated marketing strategies enhancing visibility and user engagement.
• Oversaw operations including product development, customer service, and sales.
• Directed UX, graphics, and web design efforts to optimize user experience.
• Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Played in multiple live performance comedy cover bands touring the western United States.

Bands including acts such as:

- The Spazmatics

- M-80s

- Metal Shop

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
• Analyzed data and metrics to measure success of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.

• Developed wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and mockups for Microsoft Marketplace and Office 365 Commerce portals.
• Conducted user research to determine needs and preferences for product design.
• Defined user experience goals based on project requirements to guide design process.
• Presented design concepts to stakeholders, explaining rationale behind design decisions.
• Collaborated with developers throughout software development life cycle to ensure design integrity.

• Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
• Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.
• Led implementation of best practices to support customer service satisfaction initiatives.
• Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
• Led design and front end development of the Microsoft Max Tool.
• Site design and development of multiple web facing products.

• Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
• Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
• Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
• Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.

• Designed and constructed audio studio for demo testing of Microsoft product releases.
• Collaborated with clients to transform visions into tangible products and demos.
• Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Partnered with senior leadership to establish long-term organizational objectives.