Product Designer (Digital Communications Specialist)

• Feb 2020 - Present

Crafting Exceptional Web Experiences:– Managing and designing pages for the institute's website.– Prioritizing audience considerations for a meaningful impact.Visual Storytelling with Purpose:– Generating various graphic design pieces within a consistent design system.– Fusing aesthetics and functionality to reinforce brand identity.User-Centric Analysis Expertise:– Utilizing diverse research tactics to understand user needs. For example:– – Conducting user interviews for valuable insights.– – Employing card sorting exercises for intuitive navigation.– – Analyzing web traffic and data to uncover usage patterns, etc. Translating Insights into Design:– Transforming data-driven insights into informed design decisions.– Crafting engaging experiences that resonate with users.Fusion of Data and Creativity:– Balancing data-driven insights with artistic ingenuity.– Navigating uncharted territories using a blend of methodologies. Show less

Communications Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

Currently working on a variety of projects, including:-Redesigning the Institute website-Creating promotional graphics for internal and external use-Tracking and translating site analytics for stakeholders-Photographing various conferences, events, and stock photography

Co Organizer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Co-organizer for the UX Generalist Alliance: - Bring in UX design / research speakers and content for meetups with audience members from all over the world. - Stay up to date on trends within the UX world to bring value to community - Facilitate discussions surrounding the industry and how to improve Co-organizer for the UX Generalist Alliance: - Bring in UX design / research speakers and content for meetups with audience members from all over the world. - Stay up to date on trends within the UX world to bring value to community - Facilitate discussions surrounding the industry and how to improve

English Teacher

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

Digital Designer and Communications Assistant

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

Worked at UF Health's Wilmot Botanical Gardens: -Created a variety of advertising graphics, including postcards, plant sale posters, promotional education posters, etc. -Collaborated on website maintenance and design -Planned and set-up various events, from plant sales to wedding recitals -Maintained community and volunteer relations Worked at UF Health's Wilmot Botanical Gardens: -Created a variety of advertising graphics, including postcards, plant sale posters, promotional education posters, etc. -Collaborated on website maintenance and design -Planned and set-up various events, from plant sales to wedding recitals -Maintained community and volunteer relations

Communications Assistant

• Jun 2015 - May 2017

Worked in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics: -Wrote announcements for and maintained three distinct department websites -Wrote and designed the semi-annual newsletter -Took event photography at various conferences and faculty events -Ordered, organized and packed promotional materials for monthly conferences Worked in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics: -Wrote announcements for and maintained three distinct department websites -Wrote and designed the semi-annual newsletter -Took event photography at various conferences and faculty events -Ordered, organized and packed promotional materials for monthly conferences