- Assist in conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to conceptualize and develop user-centric solutions- Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using design tolls (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite)- Support the iterative design process based on feedback and testing- Work closely with government clients and project teams to align designs with user needs and organizational objectives- Present research findings, design concepts, and recommendations to stakeholders- Maintain clear, open communication throughout the design process- Assist in evaluating design solutions through usability testing- Document design processes and outcomes for project reports and presentations- Conduct comprehensive reviews to existing applications and provide feedback/suggestions for improvement- Undertake secondary research scans and comparative/competitive analysis using data provided from Google Analytic

- Conducted User Research: Performed generative research, including interviews, contextual inquiries, and data mining, to build a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors for specified products or small program areas.- Data Analysis: Utilized Google Analytics to conduct secondary research scans, competitive analysis, and interpret user data to inform design decisions and optimize user experience.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with design, product management, customer support, and analytics teams to address research questions, synthesize findings, and communicate actionable insights.- User-Centered Design: Applied knowledge of research methodologies, human factors, and user-centered design principles to create and iterate on design solutions in an agile environment.- Wireframe Development: Designed wireframes for the page-by-page redesign of a public website, improving user interface and experience based on research findings.- Problem Solving & Analysis: Leveraged strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot software issues, develop and implement enhancements, and test software to ensure optimal performance.- Communication: Articulated research approaches, modern design methodologies, and recommendations to internal teams and stakeholders, including federal regulatory agencies.- Portfolio Review & Presentation: Prepared and presented tangible examples of design work, demonstrating a solid understanding of user-centered design principles.

- Provide feedback on app and website design and functionality, then suggest solutions- Assist with campaign management and marketing initiatives- Communicate effectively with athletes and support recruitment efforts- Conduct market research to identify business opportunities- Assist in creating business proposals and presentations- Promote the app and participate in testing- Work on data projects and maintain client databases- Collaborate with team to generate new ideas and achieve business development goals- Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings and preparing documents

Working towards my Master's of Human-Computer Interaction. My course work includes:- HCI 595 - HCI Visual Design- HCI 523 - Qualitative Research Methods- I E 577 Human Factors- HCI 596 - Emerging Practices- I E 572 - Design and Evaluation of HCI- HCI Python Application Development in HCI- HCI 530 - Perspective in HCI- HCI 521 - Cognitive Psychology HCI- HCI 574 - Computational Implementation & Prototyping in HCI - IND D 530 - Design Thinking

Notable Accomplishments:- 2023-2024 Second most volunteer hours among fellow athletes- 2024 Cyclone Serve Team Award- 2023 CSC Academic-All District- 2023 Iowa State University Letterwinner- 2023 Named Team MVP by coaching staff

- Analyzed social media metrics to understand user behavior and preferences, using insights to refine strategies and improve engagement- Conducted surveys and gathered feedback from club members to improve social media content and user experience- Created visually appealing graphics and layouts that enhanced the overall user experience- Implemented A/B testing on posts to determine the most effective content strategies- Managed social media calendar to ensure consistent and timely posting, aligning with user peak engagement times

Noteable Accomplishments:- 2023 Pack Pride Team Award- 2023 Pulse of the Pack Individual Award- 2022 CSC Academic All-District- 2022 United Soccer Coaches All-Region (Third-Team All-Southeast Region)- 2x Regular Season Champions- Team Captain

- Created UX elements/illustrations to simplify intricate concepts for desktop enterprise-level software- Aided in constructing interactive prototypes to enhance user engagement.

- Greeted guest, problem solved, and collaborated with fellow coworkers to make the experience for guest as enjoyable as possible- Showed hustle and efficiency while seating people as safely as possible.