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Mountlake Terrace, Wa, Us

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

● Owned a rolling research program and lead studies end-to-end across 3 cross-functional teams.● Informed development of novel AR experiences and paradigms within rapidly evolving and highly ambiguous problem spaces.● Collaborated closely with cross-functional partners to create and execute research roadmaps for different product areas.● Developed an experiential quality framework for an important aspect of synchronous communication via AR Glasses.● Improved executive level buy-in by helping PM leads showcase UXR efforts in VP-level product reviews.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

● Conducted UX research studies within Looker - a robust BI platform within Google Cloud.● Helped implement and drive UXR initiatives.● Contributed to Looker knowledge base and helped define new research processes during Google Cloud integration.● Helped build out dashboards measuring Looker performance.

Redmond, Washington, Us

● Designed, executed, analyzed, presented, and wrote up mixed methods studies within the Windows Experiences research team.● Supported product teams (PM’s, designers, and other stakeholders) within the Windows & Devices group, led by Panos Panay.● Contributed to core Windows 11 elements and features such as the start menu, widgets, settings, accessibility, and Teams integration experiences.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Capstone Project:● Partnered with Xbox to explore how we might leverage gaming to create meaningful social connections.● Presented findings, insights, and recommendations to Microsoft EVP of Gaming, Phil Spencer, as well as directors of design and PM.● Employed the human-centered design approach to primary and secondary research while exploring the connective power of gaming● Scoped, designed, and conducted several studies including ● Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data through a variety of tools and methods.

● Scoped, designed, and executed user studies that made an immediate impact on internal research processes.● Conducted qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies.● Analyzed and presented actionable insights to various stakeholder teams across Facebook Reality Labs● Advocated for the user by advising researchers on research protocol and experimental design.

Redmond, Washington, Us

● Managed all major aspects of Microsoft domestic and international internal transfers to Engineering and Research professions.● Considered the ‘go-to’ RC across major orgs because of my ability to find creative solutions in tense and highly ambiguous situations.● Routinely saved hiring teams $10k+ per transfer by advising on pay structures and helping customize relocation packages.● Optimized candidate experience by meeting their unique needs and providing helpful process guidance for domestic and int’l transfers

● Oversaw various online marketing services (e.g., SEO services, PPC campaigns), often by coordinating groups of service vendors● Created and managed national email marketing campaign looking to improve online presence of local home improvement businesses.● Advised owner in client acquisition process. Drove process improvements to quickly establish client rapport and reduce attrition.● Contributed to the evolution of the business model to accommodate growth and broader service bandwidth.

Seattle, Wa, Us

● Provided counseling and other health services (e.g. dispensing medication) to severely mentally ill, chemically dependent, and previously homeless residents. ● Founded, facilitated, and promoted on-site help groups which helped residents reduce consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs.● Reduced rates of on-site violence and resident incarcerations by partnering with local emergency responders and facilitating their relationships with residents.

Washington, Dc, Us

● Developed a stress inoculation group therapy curriculum which creatively utilized various media and immersive technology (eg., VR).● Published several psychological research papers in scientific, peer-reviewed journals● Co-developed and implemented research studies (literary reviews, experimental design, methodology, data collection, and analysis)● Co-created a psychological metric via iterative process.● Wrote, analyzed, and edited research manuscripts, publications, protocols, and presentations.

Seattle, Wa, Us

● Conducted semi-structured interviews with participants.● Assessed individuals with substance abuse disorders by aiding in the completion of comprehensive behavioral questionnaires and answering questions regarding research protocol. ● Recruited potentially psychotic/suicidal subjects from various outpatient programs in the Recovery Centers of King County. ● Facilitated baseline consenting and administered tests/surveys to participants.

Seattle, Washington, Us

● Pre-screened and interviewed participants.● Administered tests such as the RVLT, D2, 3MSE, NAART, and Simple/Choice Reaction Time● Audited study data● Administered surveys in person and over the phone.

● Coded Microsoft Usability and Playtest study entry criteria using proprietary development applications for interviewer staff to operate.● Increased study output to interviewers by 25%.● Ensured seamless study recruiting by making real time back-end adjustments as needed.● Improved user interface by advising teams of telephone interviewers on how to better interface with corporate software packages.

Master Of Science, Human Centered Design & Engineering, Ux Research

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Associate Of Arts (Aa)