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Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, California, United States

Own the end-to-end design process, from research and discovery to high-fidelity prototypes and specs, for startup- to enterprise-level digital products in a UX agency environment.Clients include: Cisco, VMware, eFax, ServiceNowWork on small, cross-functional project teams to conduct UX research, define vision and strategy, develop IA deliverables, and deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes with polished visual/UI design. Facilitate design reviews internally, and with clients and stakeholders.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Built expertise in qualitative user research methods, synthesis, and development of UX Research outputs.While an MDes Interaction Design student, conducted qualitative user research, developed physical prototypes and interactive experiences to explore the relationship of people and IoT data.Conducted participant interviews and qualitative user research, developed prototypes, and worked on a team to design the project website's interactive experience and storytelling.

Envisioned the MVP of a new Education Hub and onboarding experience for NFT Marketplace.Performed discovery, framing, and competitive analysis for net new product features. Wrote design briefs, developed personas, created journey maps. Built flow diagrams and wireframes to explore and communicate design concepts. Created low-fidelity prototypes, and partnered with the UXR team to A/B test interactions and uncover pain points. Built high-fidelity interactive prototypes informed by user testing and stakeholder feedback to present to practice leadership.

Irvine, California

Lead designer for brand identity redesign and design system buildout within first year. Research, strategy, and execution of visual design across all print and digital platforms, internal departments, and market segments. Environmental graphic designer specialized in spatial user experience, wayfinding, and digital experience design. Creative direction and project management for interns and contract designers. Creative direction and designer of Catalyst magazine (first 14 issues).

El Segundo, California

Conducted secondary research, produced IA deliverables, and interactive prototypes for the e-commerce website redesign. Led the branding, design, and marketing of new and existing products at a social impact startup. Lead designer of digital and print marketing collateral, packaging design, and branding for all channels, products, and touchpoints. Managed design interns.

El Segundo, California

Assisted in design team project management and creative process. Produced print and digital design with feedback and development from design leadership. Created user experience and interface projects for the ONEHOPE website.

Fountain Valley, California

Provided extensive design work for marketing outreach and inner departments. Managed client relations to produce work in line with goals and vision. Planned strategically to develop and maintain the Coastline brand image.

Master Of Design, Interaction Design

Top Scholar Award Recipient (2021-2023) Howard P. Dallas Fellowship Recipient (2022-2023)

Bs Business Administration (Marketing)

NSCS Collegiate Honors Society Member Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society Member Magna Cum Laude Departmental Honors (2016) Presidential Scholar.

Bfa Graphic Design

Magna Cum Laude Margo Pawell Award Recipient (2016) Purcell Award Recipient (2016) Best In Show: Senior Portfolio Review (2016).