Sustainable Operations Specialist
Design for Sustainability

Combining a background in Product Design and Operational Excellence to optimize customer journeys and systems in sustainable tourism.

Help the sector improve operations optimizing workflows and backend systems for eco-tourism. By analyzing how these work together, loss of revenue, resources, or service quality can be identified, improving what already exists.

Marketing Coordinator
Costa Rica Te Enamora Feb 2026 – Present
  • Mapped the reservation workflow by aligning customer journey, operational processes, CRM, and booking systems to identify process gaps and create operational documentation for a high-turnover role.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns across international markets through email, WhatsApp, web, and social channels.
  • Supported product operations by coordinating website updates, booking platforms, rates, and technical SEO improvements.
  • Produced commercial materials for sales teams, international partners, and FIEXPO 2026.
Research Consultant
OET · Las Cruces Biological Station Mar – Apr 2025
  • Designed and led a tourism perception study involving community members, visitors, tourism operators, and environmental stakeholders.
  • Conducted mixed-method research including 201 surveys and 10 interviews.
  • Synthesized findings into perceptual maps, opportunity areas, and strategic recommendations for institutional decision-making.
Operational Excellence Coach
Auxis Consulting — Focus Brands 2022 – 2023

Brands: Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's · Markets: UK, India, Malta, Cyprus, Greece

  • Standardized operational and service quality processes across five international markets.
  • Adapted global operating standards to local operating realities while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Facilitated cross-functional alignment to improve operational execution across franchise networks.
Product UX Designer
eCovery GmbH · Leipzig, Germany Apr 2020 – Nov 2021
  • Designed end-to-end service workflows for a certified digital healthcare platform.
  • Conducted user research to identify operational and customer experience improvements.
  • Bridged clinical, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into implementable solutions.
International Sales
GERA Leuchten Vertriebs GmbH · Thuringia, Germany Summer 2019
  • Supported international business development through trade fairs and multilingual client engagement.
  • Adapted commercial materials for international markets and cross-cultural communication.
UX Design Intern
DoubleDigit · San José May – Aug 2018
  • Designed user flows and information architectures to improve digital experiences.
  • Collaborated in agile product teams to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions.
Senior Presentation Designer
McKinsey & Company · San José Nov 2012 – Sep 2016
Promoted to Senior Designer, 2014
  • Developed executive communication materials for consultants across multiple industries and business functions.
  • Synthesized complex business analyses into clear, decision-oriented visual narratives.
  • Mentored junior designers and contributed to production standards and knowledge management.
Freelance Design Practice
Select clients · Costa Rica & Germany 2018 – Present
  • Supported research, communication, and digital strategy projects for academic and scientific organizations.
  • Designed stakeholder-facing materials that translated complex information into accessible communication.