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Seattle, Washington, United States

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Seattle, Washington, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

∙ Used Python, Excel, and SQL to compile, clean, and analyze government data on the U.S. coal industry with a focus on identifying shortcomings of existing predictive models.∙ Prepared to launch a new platform for leading climate scholars in the United States to share data-driven commentaries and policy recommendations.

Seattle, Washington, United States

∙ Developed user interaction system, electronics systems, and dispensing mechanisms for a $5k+ custom dispensing device.∙ Led project management for engineering team, coordinating with leadership on product goals and prioritization and negotiating with suppliers.

New York City Metropolitan Area

∙ Taught product development with an emphasis on converting user research and insights into impactful products and services.∙ Guided students in synthesizing research data, brainstorming, and iterative hardware and digital prototyping for work focused on food waste and the COVID-19 crisis.

New York City Metropolitan Area

∙ Aligned GA’s educational services with communities underrepresented in tech fields by designing two new diversity initiatives for GA focused on impact, accessibility, and scalability.∙ Conducted 40+ interviews with users and stakeholders across the U.S., analyzed student outcomes data to inform deliverable design and metrics for success, and iterated on digital prototypes with user feedback.∙ Served as project manager and primary client contact, delivering reports with digital assets and implementation recommendations.

New York City Metropolitan Area

∙ Established Columbia's first pre-professional, project-oriented design community with four other founders, filling a gap in design opportunities available to students.∙ Led a team of five in a user research-focused design sprint that sought to uncover insights about how people build meaningful digital relationships across distance and time.

Seattle, Washington

∙ Designed and delivered full plumbing layouts for 2 elementary schools, working closely with architectural and structural teams.∙ Worked on 11 interdisciplinary architectural/engineering projects across design phases.

Greater Denver Area

∙ Created a defense-of-technology report that retained a major global health partner, helped guide technical design of a new product feature, and prepared a product for overseas field launch.∙ Designed and conducted 4 technical product tests, using Python and Excel scripts to interpret results, and analyzed insurance claim cases to develop market opportunity research for CEO and Head of Product.∙ Consulted with a testing facility and researched product standards to build groundwork for a future product feature.

Walla Walla, Wa

∙ Grew views and engagement by more than 3x on web and social media channels while reimagining organization’s digital strategy.∙ Analyzed user engagement data using Facebook and Google Analytics to tailor social media strategy, optimize ad spending, and drive growth.∙ Managed an advertising budget and hired and oversaw a digital communications assistant.

◆ Hired and managed six section staff, formulated articles, and produced pages.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba