Resume

I'm an aspiring UX researcher and designer with a background in Computer Science. I specialize in creating accessible, user-centered products that are thoroughly tested and thought through. My experience spans academic Bioinformatics/UX Research, freelance web design, and IT and Communications work for non-profits. I have experience ranging from things like building responsive and dynamic websites to mixed-methods UX research studies. My goal is to bridge technical development with human-centered design, to turn ideas into engaging, functional, and accessible products.

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Education

Aug 2020 - May 2024

Furman University

B.S. Computer Science

Work Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

Bellevue College

ITS Lab Lead

Coordinated with lab assistants for scheduling, attendance, understanding responsibilities to ensure consistent service
Oversee lab operations, support students and faculty by assisting with technical in lab issues and escalating support if needed through tickets
Ensure that lab users are following lab guidelines and rules
Documented lab operations and submitted daily reports to ensure continuity between leads and provide updates

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

Furman University/Self-Employed

Freelance Web Designer

Designed and developed responsive, user-centered websites for 3 clients using WiX, WordPress, and Squarespace, ensuring desktop and mobile compatibility
Used designs created in Illustrator and Photoshop
Customized designs using HTML and CSS to support dynamic layouts and improve user experience
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and participated in client scrums to iterate designs based on feedback

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Upstate International

IT and Communications Intern

Optimized digital workflows through Little Green Light (non-profit database management system) which improved efficiency for registrations, financial processes, and enrollments
Conducted usability testing and identified user experience issues with the website, leading to updates being implemented, that overall increased task success rate for users on the site
Created clear documentation to support co-workers and management and teach them how organize and manage new efficient technological processes

May 2021 - Aug 2022

Furman University

Undergraduate Researcher

Led UX research and interface design for a dual RNA Sequencing web application (ViBe-DRS) designed for interdisciplinary users, including biologists and medical researchers.
Conducted usability testing with 7+ users, surveys, user interviews, and heuristic evaluations to identify usability issues during multiple iterations of ViBe-DRS. Collaborated with users from a partner research group at a medical school to validate design decisions and ensure usability
Synthesized feedback into design requirements, resulting in improved navigation, readability, clarity, understanding, and overall task success for users of varying technical skill levels.
Presented research findings at conferences, published 2 extended abstracts, received 2nd Place Undergraduate Researcher at the CCSC:SE conference.

Skills

UI/UX Design and Research:
- User Experience Design (UX), WCAG 2.1, User Research, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Storyboarding, High Fidelity Prototyping, Low Fidelity Prototyping, User Personas, User Flows, Usability Studies, Competitive Analysis, User Interviews, Usability Heuristic Evaluation, Design Iteration, Mockups, Journey Mapping
Web Design and Prototyping:
- Figma, HTML, CSS, WiX, Squarespace, WordPress, Responsive Design, Photoshop, Illustrator
Other:
- Java, JavaScript, React.js, Python, JavaFX, Management, IT, SQL, Cross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Google UX Design Certificates (Coursera)

Foundations of UX Design
Start the Design Process: Emphasize, Define, Ideate
Build Wireframes and Low Fidelity Prototypes
Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts