Eli Dagostino

About Eli Dagostino

Eli Dagostino, 30, grew up on Martha’s Vineyard and in New York City.He was a child actor at the age of seven, appearing in short films, on the radio and on TV on Saturday Night Live and Blue’s Clues.At 14, he became an award winning photographer, getting recognized at Carnegie Hall. By 18, he had work published by vanityfair.com, Vogue.it, people.com and more. He possesses a journalist’s curiosity and has profiled public figures like Edward L. Beck of CNN and Holly Getty of Calvin Klein.After appearing in front of entrepreneurs on a LIVE edition of Marie Forleo’s award winning online show MarieTV (Marie was named a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah), Eli found a passion for public speaking. He has gone on to travel across the country and speaks to audiences about marketing, entrepreneurialism, storytelling and creativity.In 2020, Eli broke into the tech world and has since excelled in the field of Product Design. He has made million dollar impact at companies Vacasa and The Knot Worldwide.Currently, Eli is working as a Senior Product Designer at The Knot Worldwide and is available for new speaking opportunities. Inquire about availability by emailing d••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Senior Product Designer

   The Knot Worldwide

   Oct 2024 — Present

   One of TKWW\'s main sources of revenue is the advertising spend from wedding vendors. Wedding vendors in the USA use the product I work on, WeddingPro, to manage their storefronts.*Success Metrics*- New product MVP preserved annual contract value of ~$2.5M- New product test lifted engagement by 27%- 100% of users completed redesigned onboarding flow in the first week of pilot*Day-to-day*- Conduct a mix of qualitative and quantitative research (user interviews, competitive benchmarking, usability testing, etc.) to solve complex, often abstract, user and business problems- Field, sort and strategically implement feedback from designers, PMs, engineers, PMM and Data partners, various other stakeholders and leadership (Directors, Sr. Directors, VPs, members of the C-Suite)- Manage working with colleagues across the globe (West Coast USA, East Coast USA, Spain)- Collaborate on product vision, discovery and design execution with a UX Researcher and UX Writer- Build relationships across departments to encourage a tighter feedback loop, quicker iterations, prevention of errors, more successful shipments and the development of influence- Craft solutions with the intention of making a positive measurable monetary impact- Move and adapt to company priorities, pivoting where needed- Act as an equal partner in North Star initiatives and contribute to a vision beyond the work I own myself- Contribute to the evolution of the WeddingPro Design System- Represent my team in zone-wide product and design review sessions, confidently presenting designs with conviction and passion to encourage buy-in and forward movement- Collaborate with my PM and Engineering Manager to communicate a unified team vision to stakeholders- Mentor fellow designers, helping to build a sense of community and closeness with colleagues- Plan two in-person summits, one for 35 people and the other for 20, planning all catering, team building activities, transport and lodging logistics.

Education

• General Assembly

  UX Design Immersive

  2020

Skills

• Editing
• Customer Service
• Portrait Photography
• Public Speaking
• Commercial Photography
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Photography
• Weddings
• Social Media
• Wedding Photography