Venn Digital 07/21 - 03/25

Full time role / 40+ websites designed / another 60+ managed / Multiple products developed

From junior team member to Senior Leadership Team in 4 years

During my time at Venn, I was fortunate to experience nearly every area of a digital product business, which included engaging with multiple additional services that were thoughtfully designed and effectively implemented.

  • I combined strategic leadership with hands-on management of design, development and delivery teams, focusing on optimising systems, product strategy and aligning solutions with client needs and company goals.

    • Led product research, roadmapping and feature prioritisation using scoring systems

    • Streamlined workflows across design, development teams and delivery

    • Managed and mentored teams, fostering ownership and growth

    • Worked with sales, marketing, and technical teams to improve product-market fit

    • Introduced testing protocols and feedback loops to ensure quality

    • Supported Project Managers in resolving client issues and ensuring satisfaction

    • Updated the SLT on progress and issues, contributing to strategic decisions

    • Established and monitored KPIs to measure team performance and product success

    • Identified opportunities for new features and process improvements

  • I led the Frontend Development and Design teams as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving creative direction, operational efficiency and strategic improvements to ensure high-quality deliverables and cross-departmental collaboration.


    • Streamlined workflows to enhance consistency and efficiency across teams

    • Mentored team members, fostering innovation and professional growth

    • Managed resources, budgets and timelines for successful project delivery

    • Built component libraries and templates to improve scalability and efficiency

    • Delivered company-wide training to improve cross-departmental collaboration

    • Aligned workflows with Product Team to resolve bottlenecks effectively

    • Ensured quality control focusing on accessibility and performance

    • Led recruitment, onboarding and performance reviews to drive team development

    • Updated SLT on performance, challenges and strategic improvements

  • I focused on elevating design standards, improving workflows and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to implement efficient processes, train and mentor designers and professionalise how the design team delivered value to clients and the wider company.

    • Professionalised workflows with structured processes, documentation and best practices

    • Built and maintained component libraries and templates to enhance efficiency

    • Conducted workshops on design processes and the value of UX/UI

    • Streamlined design-to-development handover processes to improve delivery timelines

    • Established feedback loops for design reviews to ensure quality improvements

    • Led recruitment and onboarding with resources to support new team integration

  • I worked within a team to deliver custom web solutions for a diverse range of clients. I was responsible for managing projects end-to-end, from initial client consultations to delivering fully designed and developed websites. I focused on understanding client needs, translating them into impactful designs and building responsive frontend interfaces for seamless integration with the Company’s custom CMS.

    • Consulted with clients to understand needs and create tailored designs

    • Presented design concepts, ensuring alignment with client goals

    • Designed and developed responsive websites integrated with the Company’s CMS

    • Contributed to branding, graphic design and internal marketing projects

    • Worked with teams to deliver high-quality projects on time

Not easy to put 4 years into a portfolio, but here’s the highlights…

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