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Chicago, IL
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction
June 2025
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework: HCI Design Fundamentals I & II, Prototyping and Implementation, User Research Methods, Mobile Design, User-Centered Design, Usability Evaluation Methods, Information Architecture and Content Strategy
Columbus, OH
B.S. in Psychology
May 2022
Minor: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies | DEI Certificate
GPA: 3.76
Relevant Coursework: Research Methods, Data Analysis, Quantitative and Statistical Methods
Bay Village, OH
Assistant Teacher
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
Applied user-centered thinking to support diverse cognitive and emotional needs
Maintained detailed records of student behavior, milestones, and incidents to track progress and inform planning
Collaborated with lead teachers and families to refine and improve daily learning experiences
Brook Park, OH
Cashier/Server
May 2021 - Aug 2021
Handled user-facing challenges by addressing needs and feedback in real time
Communicated clearly across roles to support efficient, team-based problem-solving
Apr - Jun 2025
UX/UI Designer
Designed and prototyped a mobile app to help young adults build friendships, resulting in 90%+ user satisfaction in formal usability testing
Facilitated multi-phase UX research to identify pain points, informing a solution that prioritized emotional safety, onboarding clarity, and user customization
Established the brand identity by designing the logo, color palette, typography, and design system to ensure a cohesive visual identity
Jan - Mar 2025
Product Designer
Conceptualized and designed intuitive mobile interfaces combining real-time photo sharing and event planning
Addressed user pain points through competitive analysis, usability testing, and iterative design
Developed the visual identity to enhance brand recognition and support a cohesive, user-friendly experience
Apr - Jun 2024
UX Researcher & IA Designer
Implemented extensive user research to redesign Letterboxd's navigation and improve information architecture, resulting in a 93-100% success rate on key user tasks
Created a reorganized sitemap and redesigned wireframes that streamlined user flows for core functions, improving usability for both new and experienced users
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Framer, Canva, Axure
Front-End & Collaboration: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Basic), FigJam, Notion, Miro
UX/UI Deliverables: Affinity Mapping, Surveys, Personas, Sitemaps, User Flows, Style Guides, Branding, Design Systems
