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Irvine, California, US

Designing and curating the user experience for machine learning technology

Kirkland, WA, US

• Lead designer on project to build a platform for cities and municipalities to input and edit city data which is used for autonomous vehicle navigation.
• Leveraged in-depth user testing to ensure worldwide functionality.
• Integrated existing platform with updated expanded designs for a seamless performance.

Newburyport, Massachusetts, US

• Award-winning design agency. Projects included:Building Engines:
• Re-designed and improved functionality of the building and property management platform.
• Increased efficiency of both desktop and mobile (iOS and Android) usage.Vinolytics:
• Modernized site, updated layout, and re-branded image.
• Created new log-in portal to simplify and streamline onboarding process.ezCater:
• Designed a third-party delivery platform directly connecting restaurants to drivers.

New York, NY, US

• Facilitated rebrand of company identity, logo, and marketing items.
• Created new trade show and promotional materials.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Led designing, wireframing, and creation of high fidelity mockups for all updates to platform.
• Worked closely with engineers to ensure precise site performance and output.
• Conducted user interviews and research to optimize platform performance and influence product roadmap.
• Designed, coded, and executed invitation, user onboarding, and drip email campaigns.

Rockville, Maryland, US

• Created an interactive dashboard presentation for national conference on prison reform.

Boston, MA, US

• Designed and implemented a working prototype web application allowing users to provide realtime feedback on their news intake.

Boston, MA, US

• Selected from a competitive applicant pool for this eight week immersive program. Startup Institute helps individuals to develop the skills, mindset, and network to be high-impact at a high-growth company.
• Coursework focused on HTML + CSS, jQuery, Javascript, User-centered design, Rapid ideation, Navigation and flow, Typography.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Accelerated marketing platform of tech start up following product launch
• Outperformed lead generation targets by 80% and marketing collateral creation goals by 20%
• Designed, developed and implemented marketing campaigns, events, webinars, and product demonstrations
• Evaluated target markets and proposed marketing strategies to senior management

Fairfax, VA, US

• Customer: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
• Scrutinize cyber-security data as a subcontractor at Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation; undertake additional task of training of new team members in Associate responsibilities of prior role
• Conduct continuous monitoring of agency network to maintain a secure baseline and meet system compliance requirements by focusing on vulnerability analysis and remediation
• Advise senior agency staff on network vulnerability updates by leveraging security assessments, corrective actions, status reports, and security reports
• Increased awareness and visibility of trending data to develop and maintain database for tracking, analyzing, and assessing vulnerabilities and identified threats
• Reduced reporting period by 50% by creating a dashboard to streamline capturing and exporting of vulnerabilities

Fairfax, VA, US

• Managed company performance metrics and financial records, producing weekly reports to firm directors
• Built project bid pricing models, working with proposal team to secure $80 million in new contracts
• Conducted daily analysis of government and private-sector IT consultancy projects to determine profitability and ensure high-quality project execution
• Provided support and analysis to senior managers to ensure projects were executed on time and on budget; clients include Department of State, USDA, and BlueCross BlueShield
• Optimized database for organizing contracts to provide increased productivity
• Recognized by senior management with STAR Award for outstanding performance and leadership

• Responsible for organizing and executing annual campus events with $200,000 budget
• Negotiated with agents and performers to finalize contracts for performances
• Managed 15-member project group and coordinated with 60-member board

• Maintained more than $20 million in personal valuables and assets
• Assisted in operation and management of Starfire Fund to provide scholarships to inner-city youth
• Trained and supervised new employees

• Reformed and expanded Mid-Coast Swing Association; grew membership from single digits to more than 50 students through in-school recruiting and community outreach
• Taught East Coast Swing Dancing to Maine students in private classes and school assembly settings

Web Design Student

B.A., Economics

Study Abroad, Rome, Italy