Education
Iowa State University
Master's of Human Computer Interaction
Beginning Fall 2019
St. Edward's University
BA Graphic Design
August 2014 - May 2018
Dean's List Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018
Training
Human-Computer Interaction - Georgia Tech 16-week course, Completed June 2018
Agile Training - Master of Project Academy, Completed January 2018
Skills
Visual Design, User Research, Market Research, Ethnographic Research, Accessibility, Survey Design, Data Synthesis, User Scenarios, Project Management, UI/UX Guideline Writing, Visual Research, Content Strategy, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite
Avanade
Analyst, UX Designer
Beginning September 2018
Houston, Texas
- Execute user research with the right mix of methodologies such as user tests, in-depth interviews, focus-groups, ethnographic field studies and surveys.
- Facilitate brainstorm and work sessions with cross-disciplinary teams in order to move the knowledge of the research into a vision and design strategy.
- Support delivery and design of digital products or services employing the right mix of human-centered design processes and tools.
Charles Schwab
Marketing Intern - Art Buying + Brand Identity
June 2017 - August 2017
Austin, Texas
- Partnered with key internal partners (product management, technology, analytics, creative) to develop experiences supporting key strategic initiatives that drive new customer acquisition and deepen engagement with existing clients.
- Focused on revising and streaming company UI/UX guidelines for better accessibility and user engagement through thorough market research and analysis.
- Completed an independent research project on improving financial services marketing towards millennials. Research topics included competitor product analysis, UI/UX guideline writing and execution, and ethnographic research.
C3 Presents
Creative Services Intern
January 2017 - April 2017
Austin, Texas
- Worked primarily on print and digital signage for South by Southwest Festivals, including event wristbands, email campaigns, show schedules, and venue directional signage.
- Set up events.
- Conducted visual and market research and strategized the Houston Free Press Summer Fest visual identity redesign. Research was centered around audience demographics and emerging festival technology and design trends.
St. Edward's University Student Life
Sr. Graphic Designer, Communication Director
August 2015 - April 2017
Austin, Texas
- Implemented creative content strategy methods on various platforms to engage students.
- Created print and web graphics for campus events and organizations, while adhering to the University Style Guide.
- Publicized and coordinated Student Life on-campus events that appealed to culturally-diverse student population.
- Managed Student Life‘s Multicultural Board social media. Implemented content strategy methods on various platforms to engage students.
Relevant Courses
Interaction Design, Social Design, Business Topics in Design, Advanced Typography, Introduction to Computing Skills/Excel, Drawing, History of Graphic Design