John Hennessy

VP of Design & User Experience

Lightning AI

Jul 2022 - Current (4 years 4 months)

VP of Product & Design

Lightning AI

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Senior Director of Design

Lightning AI

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)

Product Design

Meta

May 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Led Product Design strategy and execution for Meta’s internal tools team that powered all consumer apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus) and internal initiatives across data, developer and AI infrastructures. Some highlights include: Initiated and led the redesign of Meta’s implementation of Jupyter Notebooks for interoperability with the internal tools ecosystem. Presented a Lightning Talk about Design at JupyterCon 2020 and coproduced our keynote presentation that showcased our product vision and strategies.

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Co-founder

CryptoCaretech

May 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Created an ethereum blockhain-powered web app that gamifies philanthropy by minting NFTs as crypto-collectibles. Led all design, product management and business development with 9 social impact organizations. Within 3 months reached 5.5% conversion, was listed as #4 games / collectibles dapp in the Opera dapp store, and was highlighted at Devcon4’s UX awards.

VP of User Experience & Design

Mack Weldon

Nov 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)

Oversaw Product Management, User Experience, Brand and Marketing Design.

Director of Product Management

STRV

Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 (5 months)

Led Product Management for software development agency. Implemented best practices in research, prototyping, testing, product documentation, comprehensive project management, and ongoing analytics. Worked cross-functionally with sales, marketing, design, engineering, and finance.

Director of Product Design

Bonobos

May 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Led Product Design and UX for responsive web app, back-end app and internal tools, in-store POS app, and iOS app. Responsible for user research, prototypes, and testing of experience design and strategy. Built the department from the ground-up.

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User Experience Design Director

HBC Digital

Sep 2014 - May 2015 (9 months)

Partnered with Creative VP to define efficient processes across multiple brands. Led the Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor UX design teams to develop digital solutions for Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor. Worked cross-functionally to identify and implement features and enhancements.

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Art Director

Victorias Secret Pink

May 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 5 months)

Led Design Direction for omni-channel campaigns and projects across physical and digital customer touch-points. Member of internal innovation team to execute Lean UX projects including a fit finder & personalized boutique that, within first year, drove 4 million visitors, $33 million in associated sales and 6% conversion.

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Senior Designer

The Daily

Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Designed interactive news and travel editorials for The Daily—the first daily publication on the iPad and third highest-grossing iPad app in 2011. Trained new hires. Helped manage production of ~120 pages of interactive content per day.

Executive Assistant to VP of HR

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Nov 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Assisted the VP for Human Resources. Organized and facilitated executive searches. Managed department budget and office management. Drafted, edited, and finalized management and
legal documents. Co-designed the department's intranet.

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Creative and Operations Director

Williamsburg Flea Market

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)

Voted one of NYC’s best flea markets. Branded, designed and organized print, web, and guerilla marketing for an outdoor summer market in Williamsburg. Managed Public Relations. Collaborated with local businesses and artisans to ensure 40 vendors per event.

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Senior Designer

Secondsight Design Inc

Mar 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year 7 months)

Assisted Creative Director of boutique design firm to develop/execute branding solutions for corporate start- ups. Projects included concept design, brand books, customer experience, print, web, photo, and video. Clients: DSW, Jack Parker Corporation, Liz Claiborne, Martha Stewart, etc.

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Designer

Cond Nast Media Group

Oct 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Assisted Art Director with design, advertising, marketing for Condé Nast Media Group event productions and specialized advertising. Clients: Prada, CITI, BCBG, Patrón, Sony, Louis Vuitton, Verizon, Burberry, Samsung, D&G, Charles Schwab, Moët Hennessy.

Brand and Marketing Designer

American Eagle Outfitters INC

Feb 2007 - Oct 2007 (9 months)

Design for the Brand/Marketing team for a high-end American Eagle concept start-up, Martin + Osa. Created brand materials including store visuals, email blasts, advertising, postcards, signage, garment labels and packaging. Supervised freelancers.

Designer

CustomInk

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Worked with customers and logistics operators to create and modify designs for custom production projects. Worked to help develop company's digital printing business prototype.

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Art Director

Pure Prana Yoga Studio

Jun 2003 - Jan 2006 (2 years 8 months)

Worked with the company since its inception. Designed and created company identity and marketing materials, including advertising and direct-marketing campaigns. Assisted with website. Designed clothing and boutique items.

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Design & Strategy Consultant

John Paul Hennessy

Jun 2003 - May 2019 (16 years)

Multidisciplinary consultant specializing in product strategy, experience design, branding and creative direction. Plays well with small businesses, non-profits, global organizations, and agencies.

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