I have a passion for empathetic, human-focused design—creating impactful and seamless experiences.
My desire is to solve complex design challenges with simple, effective solutions rooted in addressing user needs, clear communicating through visual design and accessibility to all.
Led the user experience enhancement and maintenance of the myBrand in-vehicle application for future and legacy vehicles.
Collaborated with cross-platform teams to provide a unified digital user experience.
Contributed to all stages of in-vehicle feature creation including interface design, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
User Experience Intern
Michigan User Experience Professionals Association
MAY 2021 — DECEMBER 2021
Researched, developed and organized promotional content and materials for use in both newsletter and web formats.
Analyzed survey data and conducted research regarding the user experience landscape in Michigan.
Conducted a website audit including usability and accessibility testing to outline suggestions for michiganuxpa.org.
User Experience Designer
The CUBE at Michigan State University
MAY 2021 — DECEMBER 2021
Provided user experience support for a variety of websites associated with the Provost Office at Michigan State University.
Conducted website audits for accessibility and usability.
Designed, mocked-up and developed pages to update and improve existing websites and web pages.
Student Information Technology Assistant
Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology at Michigan State University
AUGUST 2020 — DECEMBER 2021
Performed user interviewing and testing to inform the design and development process of the #iteachmsu Commons platform.
Created instructional materials and visual elements for the platform, including video tutorials and graphics.
Media Communications Assistant II
Innovation Center at Michigan State University
JANUARY 2019 — AUGUST 2020
Developed promotional materials for consistent branding and social media while assisting in digital asset management.
Innovative use of brand standards for effective print and digital graphic communication.
iOS Design Lab Pilot Training Coach
Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology at Michigan State University
JULY 2020
Collaborated with a small team to develop and conduct a one-week-long app development training program for Police Athletic League (PAL) educators in Detroit, MI.
Guided participants through design thinking processes to develop a concept, prototype, and present their end-product.
Produced a video highlighting the impact of this training on PAL educators for Apple and MSU stakeholders.
iOS Design Lab Student Coach
Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology at Michigan State University
SEPTEMBER 2019 — APRIL 2020
Student coach for the iOS Design Lab, an initiative of the Associate Provost to provide collaboration, computational and critical thinking skills to a cohort of cross-disciplinary students, partnering with Apple.
Guided teams of students to identify a problem and design app solutions, while instructing on user experience and visual design.
Provided insight into the design of the lab and helped students to develop skills in problem-solving, collaboration, design, coding, and marketing.
Media Communications Assistant I
Infrastructure Planning and Facilities at Michigan State University
SEPTEMBER 2017 — JANUARY 2019
Produced graphics for print and digital use, ensuring transparent internal and external communication.
Additional responsibilities included video shooting/editing, photography for web use and promotional materials, digital asset management, writing and proofreading.
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