About Me
My passion for UX design ignited when I enrolled in an HTML5 course at Macomb Community College. During the early stages of the course, my professor introduced the concept of Website Accessibility to us. This not only opened my eyes to the importance of inclusive design but also inspired me to make a difference in the world of technology. Witnessing my mother struggle with declining eyesight and the difficulties of using technology with low vision further reinforced my belief that technology should be designed for everyone. As humans, we have the power to shape the world around us and make it a better place for all. All technology is designed by humans, but it is not always designed for all humans. Through UX design, I am determined to create user experiences that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also accessible and inclusive to all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
Education
Master of Science in Information
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
School of Information (UMSI), User Experience Focus Path
Class of ‘23 | GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Information
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
School of Information (UMSI), User Experience Focus Path
Class of ‘22 | GPA: 4.0
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology
Macomb Community College – Macomb, MI
Class of ‘20 | GPA: 4.0
Associate of Applied Science in
General Studies
Macomb Community College – Macomb, MI
Class of ‘20 | GPA: 4.0
Experience
Junior UX Designer
University of Michigan
College of Engineering​
AUG. 2023 - PRESENT
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Actively managed content deployment and maintenance, implementing user experience and accessibility best practices on Communications and Marketing-owned websites to ensure seamless content display, functionality, and visually impactful presentations that resonated with the brand's people-first voice and tone.
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Routinely engaged in front-end design and development, along with conducting user research for evolving projects, collaborating with senior web team members to create highly engaging and usable digital experiences for diverse audiences.
Digital Design Assistant
APR. 2023 - JUL. 2023
Univeristy of Michigan
Office of the Provost
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Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design and maintain user-friendly digital content for the Global Michigan website and education abroad department(s), while adhering to accessibility guidelines and leveraging principles of user experience design.
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Contributing to the development and revision of international travel health and safety resources and the creation of digital and printed promotional resources and communication materials to meet audience needs while complying with U-M’s branding and visual identity.
Website Usability Intern
Univeristy of Michigan
Office of the Provost
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MAY 2022 - APR. 2023
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Assess, revise, and contribute to creating user-friendly digital content web pages for the Global Michigan website by conducting independent research on WordPress accessible practices and leveraging existing informational hierarchy knowledge and UX strategies
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Assist team members with the development and maintenance of resources for international travel health and safety by drafting accessibility best practices documentation (SOPS) and creating new content that better supports our brand image and the needs of U-M. students, staff, and faculty.
Course Advocate
Univeristy of Michigan
Center for Academic Innovation
MAY 2021 - MAY 2023
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Facilitate online discussions with hundreds of active students enrolled in the Web Development for Everybody (WD4E) U-M series hosted on the Coursera platform
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Clarify web design and development concepts to learners from diverse and international backgrounds with varying levels of website coding experience.
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Troubleshoot coding-related issues involving HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Web Styling concepts
Data Curator Intern
Univeristy of Michigan
School of Information
MAY 2021 - SEP. 2021
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Performed comprehensive data cleaning, updating, and preparation tasks for client organizations, contacts, and projects in Airtable, ensuring accuracy and reliability for undergraduate and graduate client-based course projects at the School of Information.
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Proactively identified opportunities for enhancing data collection, input, and maintenance processes, aiming to drive long-term sustainability and efficiency of the database system.
UX Projects
UX Designer & Researcher
Univeristy of Michigan
School of Informtion (UMSI)​
JAN. 2023- APR. 2023
Graduate Capstone: People need help with the moving process.
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Engaged in a dynamic sixteen-week project utilizing a UX design process approach with a team of UX designers and researchers to deliver a high-fidelity mobile app prototype as the final design solution.
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Conducted user interviews to gather valuable insights and efficiently managed the recruitment process to ensure a diverse participant pool.
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Crafted non-leading surveys to capture comprehensive user feedback and meticulously analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to derive meaningful design insights.
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Employed an iterative design process, actively engaged in wireframing and prototyping stages, transforming user insights into tangible design solutions.
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Seamlessly integrated functionality and visual cohesion to deliver a compelling interactive minimal viable product.
UX Designer & Researcher
Univeristy of Michigan
School of Informtion (UMSI)​
SEP. 2021- APR. 2022
Undergraduate Client Capstone: Intentional Communities of Washtenaw
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Collaborated with a team of designers to conduct a year-long user experience research and design process for the Intentional Communities of Washtenaw website.
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Utilized qualitative and quantitative methods, including user interviews, persona creation, usability testing (including A/B testing), heuristic analysis, and competitive analysis. Developed site mapping to ensure a clear and intuitive website structure.
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Created a high-fidelity desktop prototype that effectively communicates the organization's goals and mission as a non-profit providing social engagement for developmentally disabled adults following an iterative design process resulting in a user-friendly and impactful website experience.
User Experience Researcher
Univeristy of Michigan
School of Informtion (UMSI)​
MAR. 2021- APR. 2022
Civic User Testing Group: Working with the Michigan Department of State
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Selected to participate in a graduate student team in executing user experience research methods for the Michigan Department of State, focused on understanding the website needs of Michigan residents with prior incarceration.
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Conducted insightful user interviews to gather firsthand perspectives and conducted thorough usability testing sessions to evaluate the website's usability.
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Employed affinity mapping techniques to synthesize research findings and identify key patterns and user preferences.
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Delivered actionable recommendations based on the comprehensive analysis, providing valuable insights to enhance the website's user experience for the target audience within a tight deadline.