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My Background

Through my studies in cognitive science combined with a passion for design I've grown to love anything and everything related to human interaction and cognition leading me to pursue a career in UX design and user research. I love studying the brain and human interaction and through those interests I’ve also developed a love for helping others and the process of developing solutions that improve people’s lives. In the future I hope to use my interests and knowledge to help design adaptive and accommodating design systems to help people achieve their goals.

Education

Google UX Design Specialization

2022-2023

  • Completed seven courses structured to teach UX Design

  • Learned about introductory roles in UX and how to complete a design process

  • Created web based applications and practice UX Design in programs such as Adobe XD and Figma

  • Developed skills in user research, product development and ideating design solutions.

University of California, Davis

2021-2024

  • Major in Cognitive Science, minor in Psychology

  • Class of 2024

  • 3.75 GPA

  • Officer positions in Linguistics and Esports club, fellowship in Design Interactive club

Art Center College of Design

2024-Present

  • MDes in Interaction Design

  • Learning from industry professionals in dynamic UX design environments.

  • Gaining hands-on expertise in creating accessible, appealing and user-oriented digital spaces

Work Experience

Camp K-9

2020-2023

Senior Handler

  • Worked as a senior employee caring for dogs at a prestigious dog kennel and boarding location.

  • Entrusted with animals safety and comfort, cleaning, maintenance, and intake, interacting with dogs and customers daily

  • Helped train and teach new employees and was responsible for running opening and closing shifts.

BioMarin

2024

UX Design Intern

  • Conducted voice of customer interviews with senior leadership teams to establish understanding of an project and user needs

  • Created wireframes, drafts and mockups to showcase design philosophy and gain feedback on design development

  • Took initiative to problem solve features and generate solutions to roadblocks

  • Utilized user testing and insights to iterate and develop a finalized website that suited the needs of the end user

  • Standardized internal network across manufacturing sites through aligning design philosophies and conducted training sessions with peers

  • Ensured sustainability of internal network through creation of user guides and peer training sessions

Skills

Tools

  • Figma, Adobe XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity

Development

  • Familiar in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Design &

Presentation

  • Responsive Web Design, User Research, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, Visual Design

Honors + Awards

Wildcare Shirley Gans Young Adult Volunteer Nominee

  • Nominated for this community service award for excellence in leadership as a youth volunteer at the Wildcare rescue center.

President's List Award

  • A student athlete award for students that maintain a 4.0+ GPA while in sports. Received for 2019 and 2020.

Dean's Honors List

  • An award for high achieving students in recognition of distinguished academic achievement. Received in 2022 and 2023.

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