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Conduct research to generate ideas, inform architectural design decisions, and strategize on content engagement strategies for exhibitions. Contribute design skills to prepare renders and visualize ideas, and assist in preparing project narratives and imagery for design award submissions. Project clients include Princeton University and the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Collect and synthesize the results of continuous research efforts to inform business and design decisions for the company’s digital whiteboarding tool FigJam (in beta). Develop a workflow system and manage an insights repository to improve and streamline the asynchronous and decentralized continuous research process.

» Conducted research and developed design recommendations for an E-Learning platform» Assumed lead point of contact for corresponding with research participants and stakeholders» Led the development of research strategy, moderated sessions, and synthesized key insights » Presented findings, actionable recommendations, and design deliverables to stakeholders

Artist-in-Residence for Art Beyond Sight’s 'Art + Disability Residency' for disabled artists. Produced an access-oriented virtual exhibition in the wake of Covid-19, and remain involved with a project to design a website for the ADR program, and to lead workshops on digital accessibility with new cohorts.

12-week immersive UX design program, receiving professional training and working on a variety of UX projects.Full-time immersive User Experience Design program with General Assembly that included over 500 hours of professional training over twelve weeks. Utilized a hands-on approach to practice user-centered design methods, design thinking skills, team collaboration, and client relations.

» Designed and facilitated museum experiences and programming for visitors with disabilities» Served as an internal accessibility advisor across departments» Led a project to produce new guidelines for accessible exhibition design» Arranged and implemented Disability Awareness Training for various departments» Conducted research for the Crip The Met initiative, which aims to redress implicit biases and foster the inclusion of disability narratives in museum interpretation

In addition to my responsibilities as a consultant, as a Lead Consultant at UVA's Digital Media Lab, I specialized in legacy equipment, archiving, and digitization. I became highly experienced with training fellow consultants, professors, and students to use legacy equipment, including a Lasergraphics Film Scanner for 8mm and 16mm film, as well as VHS, Hi-8, and mini-DV digitization equipment. I provided assistance daily in resolving technological issues and supporting media projects, developing a familiarity with a range of programs and equipment.

I specialized in teaching Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe AfterEffects to university students. I walked them through the basics of file organization, tools, workflow, and workspace setup, through fine-tuning audio quality, creating and dynamically linking animated graphics and text, and the exporting process.

My responsibilities included providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions for university students, faculty, and staff with technology-related questions and creative projects; helping university members develop strategies for using technology to aid learning; and managing audio and visual equipment circulation, upkeep, and troubleshooting.

V Magazine is the University of Virginia's student-run fashion, art, and culture magazine. I began work as Lead Photographer and rose to position of Editor-in-Chief in May of 2017. I oversaw a staff of 50+ writers, designers, photographers, models, and artists to produce semesterly print and digital issues. I was intimately involved with every step of the production of the magazine:» oversaw a staff of 50+ writers, designers, photographers, models, and artists to produce semesterly print and digital issues» assembled the magazine in Adobe InDesign and communicated with printing press to carry out printing» ensured consistency and directed the evolution of V Magazine's image/brand» recruited & organized creative teams for all photoshoots (models, stylists, photographers, videographers, etc.)» provided creative direction for all print and social media content, including interviews, videos, playlists, etc.» applied for grants and funding, and managing all of the magazine's finances» planned all events such as launch parties, fundraisers, photoshoots, and collaborations with other organizations including music and art showshttps://issuu.com/v-magazine-uva

As Lead Photographer, I worked with V Mag's creative teams and models to plan and carry out all photoshoots from proposing concepts, to shooting, to editing, and designing spreads.

As Features Editor, I held the responsibility of overseeing all written content published in the magazine. I recruited writers, approved pitch ideas, edited all editorials, and reviewed final spreads.

Kultmacher is a unique branding agency in Berlin that creates customized teams of freelance designers, developers, and other creative minds to aid companies with their branding strategies. My responsibilities as an intern included graphic design tasks, photography briefings, videography projects, and strategy input.

Intern with website designer Ben Eppard of Burwind; worked together to build new website for a local organization from start to finish. Developed skills in HTML, CSS, Wordpress, and client communication.