Welcome! I'm John Reda, a seasoned Service Design & UX Strategist with a rich professional background spanning over 9 years. My passion lies in crafting user-centric business solutions, and I take great pleasure in delving into the entire service spectrum to pinpoint avenues for optimization and efficiency enhancement. When I'm not immersed in the world of service design, you can find me cheering for my favorite sports teams, teeing off on the golf course, playing bass in my band, or experimenting with exciting culinary endeavors alongside my wife. Explore my work and interests as we navigate the realm of user-centered experiences and innovative business solutions together.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sr. Experience Strategist â†’ Pri-Med, Remote, (2025-)
Sr. Experience Strategy Consultant
  â†’ Verizon, New York, NY, 2024-2025
Sr. Consultant → Slalom, New Jersey, 2023-2023
 * Founding Member, Service Design Center of Excellence
 * Facilitator & Content Creator, Service Design Masterclass

Consultant → Slalom, New Jersey, 2021–2023
Web Developer → Rutgers University, New Jersey, 2017–2021

Recent Work

Redefining the employee experience.

*This project was conducted under a non-disclosure agreement. Images are representative.

Collaborating closely with a prominent rental car agency, undertook comprehensive ethnographic research, orchestrated user interviews, and meticulously designed surveys. The primary objective was to gain deep insights into the intricate dynamics between the employee experience and its impact on the customer experience. The ensuing recommendations encompassed a holistic approach, incorporating physical, digital, and hybrid solutions, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and elevating overall customer satisfaction.

As part of this project, generative AI was leveraged as a storytelling companion to a Service Blueprint, helping to communicate the proposed future state to executive level stakeholders outside the context of the dense blueprint artifact. The proposed solution was adopted and presented by the CTO at their All-Leadership Offsite meeting before being put into production soon after.

My Role
Service Design Lead

Industry
Hospitality

Activities Conducted

Ethnographic Research, Time Studies, Stakeholder Interviews, Ideation Sessions, Survey Creation, Stakeholder Workshops, AI Generated Storyboarding, Status Updates, Design Reviews

Assets Produced

Service Blueprint, Journey Maps, Personas, Low Fidelity Wireframes, High Fidelity Interactive Prototypes

Results

Our work was able to identify areas of opportunity across the entire rental journey and recommendations were adopted to increase efficiency across the retail arm of the organization with an estimated cost savings of ~$1m per year.

Transforming the digital marketplace.

*This project was conducted under a non-disclosure agreement. Image is representative.

As a member of a collaborative team dedicated to revolutionizing the digital marketplace for a prominent leader in surveillance technology, spearheaded a series of end-user interviews and group workshops. These efforts were instrumental in crafting an optimized ordering and fulfillment process that effectively catered to the specific requirements of our user base.

My Role
User Experience Designer

Industry
Audio/Visual Technology

Activities Conducted

Stakeholder Interviews, Ideation Sessions, Design Reviews

Assets Produced

Personas, Low Fidelity Wireframes, High Fidelity Interactive Prototypes

Results

Upon implementation of the centralized ordering platform, order fulfillment was found to be more efficient by an average of 1 week and customer satisfaction saw significant increases across the board.

Revolutionizing localization services.

*This project was conducted under a non-disclosure agreement. Images are representative.

In collaboration with a leader in cloud technology services, a comprehensive research initiative was undertaken to understand the intricacies of providing localization services aimed at delivering crucial information to users worldwide. Following a thorough examination of the methods employed in the requisition, execution, and dissemination of localization services, our team formulated a strategic blueprint to enhance the efficiency of the end-to-end workflow. This plan garnered executive approval, paving the way for the seamless integration of the proposed solution at a managerial level.

My Role
Service Designer

Industry
Cloud Technology

Activities Conducted

Stakeholder Interviews, Ideation Sessions, Survey Creation, Stakeholder Workshops, Status Updates

Assets Produced

Service Blueprint, Journey Maps, Personas, Technical Documentation

Results

Localization request fulfillment was decreased from an average of 4.5 weeks to just under 2 weeks and customer satisfaction saw a significant increase in both turnaround time and quality of translation metrics.