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Chicago, IL
DePaul University – GPA: 4.0
June 2025
Columbus, OH
The Ohio State University – GPA: 3.76
May 2022
Minor: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies – Certificate: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Cleveland, OH
Vaux
July 2025 - Present
Supported UX, visual, and branding projects for real estate, B2B, and nonprofit clients
Designed responsive websites and interactive prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD, improving usability and engagement
Conducted user and competitive research to guide IA, content hierarchy, and storytelling strategies
Built scalable brand systems and design components emphasizing accessibility and cohesive interaction patterns
Collaborated with developers and marketing teams to deliver data-driven, user-centered digital experiences
Presented prototypes and visual concepts to clients, integrating feedback to refine designs and enhance user flows
Chicago, IL (Remote)
Kopius
Jan - May 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine AI-driven products for healthcare and enterprise clients
Conducted UX research and heuristic evaluations to uncover usability issues and inform data-driven design solutions
Designed web interfaces and user flows to clarify human–AI interactions and build trust in AI recommendations
Contributed to design system updates and brand consistency across multiple client platforms
Translated research findings into client-facing deliverables to communicate design rationale and outcomes
Supported development of AI workflow visualizations and dashboards to improve interpretability and user confidence
Brook Park, OH
Cap'n Taco
June - Aug 2024
Researched staff and customer workflows, redesigning the POS system to improve order accuracy and reduce checkout time
Prototyped and tested mobile-first website updates, achieving 90% task success in usability testing
Created branded digital assets and merchandise, increasing online engagement by 30%
Partnered with business owners to align design decisions with brand identity, customer experience, and operational goals
Conducted on-site contextual inquiries to map daily operations and identify friction points in service flow
Synthesized usability testing insights into actionable recommendations that informed final design implementation
DePaul User Experience Association (DUXA)
Collaborated with peers from design, psychology, and computer science to explore industry trends, conduct UX workshops, and connect with professionals across Chicago’s UX community.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) – International Computing Honor Society
Recognized for academic excellence in computing and information disciplines; engaged in professional development, research events, and ACM-affiliated networking within DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media.
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Framer, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva
UX/UI Methods: User Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Design Systems, Journey Mapping
Collaboration & Code: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Basic), Miro, Notion, FigJam
Complementary Skills: Branding, Visual Design, Content Strategy, Marketing, CRM, AI in UX
