Coran LaPierre
White Rock,BC
Summary
A seasoned Product Design leader with more than 20 years of experience in agency and enterprise settings. Deep understanding of digital products and technology's crucial role in shaping people's lives. Passion for crafting delightful user experiences.
Design superpowers include keeping complex details organized, understanding user-system interactions, and articulating complicated ideas. Known as a driven but easy-going design expert who is always up for a challenge and has a strong bias for action and getting things done.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal Product Designer
Asurion
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion .
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance overall business performance and profitability.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop targeted strategies aligned with business objectives.
Senior Principal, Design Operations
Asurion
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Increased overall team productivity by implementing reliable, repeatable, and efficient design processes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures.
Principal Product Designer
Asurion
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed company content guidelines and standards, ensuring consistency across all products.
- Championed process improvement initiatives leading to significant cost savings while keeping quality high.
- Utilized data-driven design approaches to create compelling solutions that catered to diverse user needs.
Senior Manager, Product Design
Asurion
04.2011 - 12.2017
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Improved team productivity through performance monitoring and a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Design Consultant
Ikrave Interactive Media
04.2011 - 12.2022
- Product design and copywriting services for business customers.
Director
Ikrave Creative Group, Inc.
04.2000 - 04.2011
- Founded and managed product design agency and design professionals.
Operations Manager
The Confidence Group, Inc.
05.1998 - 12.2003
- Responsible for all aspects of private investigation, supervising staff, and company administration.
Education
OWSI - Professional Diver Training
09.1994
Red Seal - Culinary Arts
06.1993
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
06.1990
Skills
- Design Leadership
- Design Thinking
- Design Research
- Design Operations
- Content Strategy
- Content Design
- Product Design
- Interaction Design
- User Experience Design
Certification
UX Certification | 12/2020
Research & DesignOps
Nielsen Norman Group
Soccer for Life | 02/2014
Youth Coach Certification
Canada Soccer
A+ Certification | 09/1998
Computer Technician
COMP TIA
Tool Proficiency
Figma • Notion • Miro • Adobe CC • Atlassian • MS O365 • UserZoom
Timeline
Senior Principal Product Designer - Asurion
02.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Principal, Design Operations - Asurion
02.2022 - 01.2023
Principal Product Designer - Asurion
01.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Manager, Product Design - Asurion
04.2011 - 12.2017
Design Consultant - Ikrave Interactive Media
04.2011 - 12.2022
Director - Ikrave Creative Group, Inc.
04.2000 - 04.2011
Operations Manager - The Confidence Group, Inc.
05.1998 - 12.2003
Diving Dynamics - OWSI, Professional Diver Training
Vancouver Community College - Red Seal, Culinary Arts
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Associate of Arts, Fine Arts