Resume
Resume
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts & Letters
User Experience (UX) Major
MSU Dean's List: Spring 2017 - Spring 2020
3.87 GPA, with honors
Experience
UX Product Designer / Jan 2020 - May 2020 *in progress*
MSU College of Arts & Letters
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Designing an accessible and innovative wearable product to reduce the causes of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) with a user-centered approach
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Wireframing and prototyping an interactive digital app with content that embodies an innovative experience for parents
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Prototyping wearable products on a 3D printer and conducting iterative user-testing with products
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Conducted user-research with 2 different Preschools in 2 different cities, collecting critical information from 100+ parents, a key user group
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Collected vital SIDS statistics from the State of Michigan Attorney General Child Abuse and Neglect Department
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Collaborated with the Detroit Ascension St. John NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Website & Graphic Designer / June 2019 - August 2019
Intern at ProVisions, LLC.
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Visual designer and content creator for 5 new child pages on company's website, www.provisions.ws
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Gathered extensive research on properties with team member to elevate marketing & content material for website. Presented our research and proposals to CEO.
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Edited property images via Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create marketing material for website and brochure content
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Improved, updated, and edited existing website content
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Created visuals via Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for annual Camp Michigania hosted by the University of Michigan Alumni Association, which was featured on the Wall Street Journal
Content Strategist / June 2019 - August 2019
Intern at Quain Media
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Led a team of 4 in branding Quain Media's new subsidiary digital branding company, CyberTooth
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Content creator, writer, & editor for Cybertooth promotional video scripts. Script topics included content management, user-friendly websites, importance of social media presence, & appealing to a specific user group.
Market Partner / June 2018 - May 2019
MONAT Global
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Marketed MONAT products via social media to encourage and foster branding efforts
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Recruited partners to join my marketing team to gain additional promoters for the brand
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Collaborated with regional market partners to advance team goals
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Successfully increased MONAT representative count by recruiting 4 team partners
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Introduced, developed, and managed newly recruited members in effective advertising and recruiting methods
Evening Receptionist / Sept 2018 - Mar 2020
Peoples Church of East Lansing
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Helped coordinate staff meetings by setting up space, assisting in technical needs, and providing general aid
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Coordinated with event planning team to host events within church to ensure visitor and customer satisfaction
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Greeted church visitors with an enthusiastic and personable manner, and assist to their needs to create a welcoming environment
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Ensured security and safety of church
UX UI Designer / Mar 2021 - Present
Start My Lease (SML Technologies)
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UX and UI designer of website
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Assist in brand development by creating products and services based on end user needs
Product Designer / May 2020 - Jan 2021
Team Study
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Designed a wearable additive for face masks that reduces exposure of COVID-19 aerosols and droplets
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Developed user-tested mockups and prototypes
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Centered design principles around accessibility and usability
Extracurriculars
Chi Omega Sorority / Sept 2016 - May 2020
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Fundraised for Make-a-Wish foundation. Granted 3 wishes.
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Donated and volunteered to other Philanthropic organizations
Apparel Chair of Chi Omega Sorority / Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
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Sole appointed apparel designer for 150+ members
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Thoughtfully constructed and sketched designs
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Constructed design ideas with considerations of copyright, Chi Omega National's policies, and budget barriers
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Implemented a feedback procedure
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Teamed with Executive board members
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Acquired skills in timeliness, team collaboration, appealing to a specific audience, and communication
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Coached new chair
Skills
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Sketch
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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InDesign
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UX
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UI
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UX Research
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Digital and Physical Prototyping
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Wireframing
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Mockups
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User Testing
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Content Management
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Information Architecture
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Visual Design
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Interaction Design
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Typography
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Illustration - sketches, digital