Experience

Uptech Studio

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UX Designer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Uptech Studio is a team of problem solvers. We partner with startups and fast-growing tech companies to solve real-world problems. Software that's useful, usable, and a delight to use.- Work closely in squads (designers, developers, and product managers) to define the product, design requirements, and create the best solution for both our clients and their users- Lead and support the discovery process for developing a new product lifecycle- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to test/validate assumptions and produce user insights to guide the trajectory of concept implementation- Present to clients, stakeholders, and engineering partners, implementing feedback and guiding strategy for future iterations- Map customer journeys, visualize concepts through storyboards, prioritize scalable information architecture, lay out detailed workflows around tech constraints, build intuitive interactions, and prototype- Projects include: mobile and web apps Show less

• Visual Designer

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  - worked closely with the client, product and engineering partners to define design requirements and opportunities- conducted user research to gather qualitative and quantitative insights that guided the development UX concepts- present to clients and stakeholders, gathering feedback, and defining strategies for future iterations- redesigned UI for a healthtech mobile app startup being deployed using Flutter for ios and android



Clusiv, Inc

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Clusiv is the world’s first e-learning platform for the visually impaired and blind community. While working for Clusiv, I did all things creative and design, including: - logo creation and branding - adapted clusiv from raven's eye to better match the new directive of the company - investor proposal template design and data visualization Clusiv is the world’s first e-learning platform for the visually impaired and blind community. While working for Clusiv, I did all things creative and design, including: - logo creation and branding - adapted clusiv from raven's eye to better match the new directive of the company - investor proposal template design and data visualization



Ravenseye

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Project Manager + Lead Designer

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021

  4-person UX team to solidify the RavenEye brand and product visuals including their logo, investor pitch deck, saas tool dashboard, and website Lead the team through all the phases of the project to create the best solutions for the client in just under 3 weeks Conducted visual research and created the style guide to ensure a cohesive visual design across all platforms Created user journeys, hi-fi prototypes, and final hand-off documentation Continued website and product development with a 3-person design team alongside the co-founder and lead engineer Show less



General Assembly

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• User Experience Design Immersive Student

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  A 12-week, 480+ hours, and 5 project bootcamp that built my understanding and experience in UX design. Below are a couple of examples of the projects I did: UX Designer & Researcher | Concept Project for Electric Dusk | 2 weeks -Collaborated with 3 UX designers to develop a mobile-first responsive website redesign that increased user engagement and optimized the ticket purchasing and checkout process -Conducted competitive/comparative analysis and 8 user interviews that provided data that was synthesized to directly influence the final design strategy -Created user flows, journey maps, and site maps to unify the team before entering the design phase and creating wireframes Content Strategist & UX Designer | Concept Project for Succulence | 2 weeks - Executed the end-to-end design process to enhance the user experience for online customers that matched the in-person customer satisfaction -Reorganized 200+ products and used an open card sort to inform improvements to the site's information architecture Developed a 20+ screen/screen state clickable prototype and conducted usability tests to validate the design changes Show less



Blueprint Studios

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Print Graphics & Design Project Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2020

  Initially hired as a graphics and marketing specialist, but immediately pivoted to meet the needs of this new role and additional responsibilities Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for interdepartmental communication, pricing, inventory, proofing/templates, and approvals which reduced errors and waste material by at least 10% per year Managed 15-20 large projects for global clients such as Twitter, SF Symphony, and Gainsight from ideation to production to installation, resulting in over $500,000 in revenue each year Show less



Classic Party Rentals

• Events Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• CAD & Marketing Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2015

  Established a print department that added to their customization services providing a new revenue stream with minimal overhead Conducted CAD training for the Northern California locations saving the company over $10,000 annually in outside training programs and fees for 10+ team members Established a print department that added to their customization services providing a new revenue stream with minimal overhead Conducted CAD training for the Northern California locations saving the company over $10,000 annually in outside training programs and fees for 10+ team members



Avila Design (Closed)

• United States
• Architecture and Planning

• Brand Manager & Junior Designer

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  promoted from intern to junior designer + brand manager in a span of 6 months supported new revenue streams by creating design decks to submit to requests for proposals and bid documents for 3-5 projects per month promoted from intern to junior designer + brand manager in a span of 6 months supported new revenue streams by creating design decks to submit to requests for proposals and bid documents for 3-5 projects per month



Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc.

• 35 Stillman St., San Francisco, CA 94107

• Architectural Drafter and Designer

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  I helped to research building code, created as-built documents, and office SOP documents Additional responsibilities included construction documents for various Civil, Structural, and Architectural projects I helped to research building code, created as-built documents, and office SOP documents Additional responsibilities included construction documents for various Civil, Structural, and Architectural projects