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Vets | STEM is a new nonprofit providing veterans interested in pursuing STEM education with mentorship, financial assistance, and support. I was hired to design and develop their website. Will launch the website in a few weeks.

As a freelance web designer and UX consultant, I've embraced diverse projects, each presenting unique challenges and learning opportunities.For a fitness influencer, I designed two websites that significantly boosted their online presence. Implemented a flexible design system that allowed for easy updates and maintained user engagement.For an SAP business consulting firm, I developed a website that elevated their digital footprint. Through stakeholder conversations, I identified their key differentiators and translated these into an online presence showcasing their expertise.A software development agency tasked me with developing an app mockup. By collaborating with their team and iterating on feedback, we created a mockup that visualized their concept and served as a tool for investor pitches.For a nonprofit consultant and a software startup, I conducted website audits. By identifying pain points and areas for improvement, I provided insights that enhanced their online effectiveness.Throughout these projects, I engaged in research, planning, and problem-solving, focusing on creating designs that drive results for clients.Travelers Insurance - Web Strategist (Contract)At Travelers Insurance, I contributed to a website migration project. Collaborated with product managers, designers, and developers to develop testing strategies. Focused on user acceptance testing and quality assurance for web pages being rebuilt in the new content management system.By communicating findings and suggestions, I contributed to a smooth transition that optimized the user experience. This experience deepened my understanding of large-scale web projects and reinforced my commitment to user-centric design principles.These roles have honed my skills in web design, user experience optimization, and digital strategy. Each project has fueled my passion for creating digital experiences that truly serve users' needs.

United States

At Elea, a digital care management startup, I led the transformation of our product to better serve parents of special needs children. Recognizing the need for a more effective solution, I devised a research plan to understand our users’ pain points and product flaws.Through interviewing our target audience and usability testing, we identified the need for a complete product overhaul. Utilizing Figma, I led the redesign of a secure web platform for parents to store health documents, communicate with care providers, and fill out forms with ease.In our agile environment, I consistently engaged parents for feedback during sprints, ensuring our product was user-centric. I also actively participated in team workshops to shape our product roadmap, demonstrating adaptability when we encountered setbacks.Collaborating closely with the software developer and product manager, we successfully delivered a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). In this startup setting, I embraced multiple roles, including branding, web design, and marketing.Every day, I found joy in problem-solving and contributing to our mission of simplifying the lives of parents with special needs children. Despite the eventual funding shortfall leading to my layoff, my time at Elea was an amazing learning opportunity and I am grateful to the team.

United States

Hartford, Connecticut Area

I honed my leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while serving my country. I embraced the challenge of maintaining C-130 aircraft as a crew chief. Volunteering as an Academic Leader during basic training, I was responsible for the academic success of my 44-member team. This role taught me valuable lessons in delegation and leadership, culminating in our team earning the “Top Academic Flight” title.During aircraft apprentice training, I received the Commander’s Award for Excellence and Leadership for helping my peers improve their test scores.At my duty base, a mishap with the C-130 landing gear taught me the importance of proper planning, attention to detail, and accountability. This incident reinforced my commitment to stand by my team during challenging situations.When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, I was called to active duty to assist with testing and vaccinations across the state, earning the Air Force Achievement Medal. I also represented the Air National Guard as a spokesperson in the “Serve Your Way” campaign, proudly showcasing my role as a C-130 crew chief.As I advanced to become a noncommissioned officer, I attended the Airman Leadership School, further developing my skills in change management, professional communication, and leadership. Upon promotion to Staff Sergeant, I supervised and trained teams, consistently achieving above-average scores on fitness tests and performance reports.Throughout my six-year Air Force career, I embodied the core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

I was a product designer who developed a web application prototype designed to streamline the planning of weekend activities and outings among friends.As a Product Design Intern, I was deeply involved in every stage of the product design process. I began by conducting user research to understand the pain points users face when planning weekend activities. This research informed the design decisions and helped us create a product that truly resonates with the users.Utilizing my skills in UX/UI design, I worked on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for the application. I used Figma for prototyping, allowing us to visualize our ideas and iterate quickly based on user feedback.Working in an agile environment, I collaborated closely with the development team during sprints, ensuring the design was effectively translated into a functional product. I also liaised with stakeholders, presenting our progress and incorporating their feedback into our design.One of the key features I worked on was a collaborative planning tool within the app, which allowed users to suggest, vote on, and finalize plans seamlessly. This feature was well-received by users and significantly improved the app’s usability.This project not only honed my product design skills but also reinforced my ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to an agile product development process.

New York, New York, United States

As a UX Design Intern in a fast-paced startup, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. These ranged from website design and UX/UI audits to the creation of a rewards loyalty product for the alcohol industry.My role involved collaborating with the marketing team to refine copy, messaging, and branding. I also worked closely with the creative product team to develop wireframes and mockups, incorporating feedback from the creative lead to improve our designs.Understanding the company’s goals, as shared by the leadership team, was instrumental in guiding my design decisions for the website and product. Additionally, learning from my fellow interns, who were working in different roles and with other startups, enriched my experience and broadened my perspective.Overall, this internship allowed me to apply and grow my UX design skills in a real-world setting, while also gaining valuable insights into the workings of a startup.

Connecticut, United States

At Ebbo, a leading customer loyalty experience agency, I enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement for our retail and e-commerce brand clients. I crafted compelling graphics for retail brand advertisements and loyalty programs, contributing to our client’s marketing success.In addition to design, I leveraged FullStory, a sophisticated digital experience analytics tool, to scrutinize the performance of various landing pages. This data-driven approach enabled me to uncover valuable insights into user behavior and page performance.Presenting these insights to the leadership team, I was able to influence strategic decisions that led to significant improvements in user experience and landing page performance.

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, United States

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, United States

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design, Alumni

Activities and Societies: UConn NASA BIG Idea Challenge team Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Intramural Flag Football Intramural.

Online Certificate, Google Ux Design

This certificate program developed my skills in: Empathizing with users by creating empathy maps, personas, user stories, and user journey.

Online Certificate, Airman Leadership School

Activities and Societies: Topics include Behavior Analysis, Teams, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Negotiating, Communication.

Online Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

6 weeks to work on a venture with my team. Build, get feedback, and iterate. Developed an AI tool that recommends SaaS tools for startups..

Online Certificate, Product Design

Led the design process from research to prototyping for a scam prevention browser extension product. Conducted user research including.