Qualifications Summary

• Expertise in conducting user research, usability testing, and incorporating findings into iterative design processes.

• Skilled in developing wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and journey maps to align design decisions with user needs and business goals.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign), Figma and a variety of UX tools, and Microsoft Office Suite to produce user-centered digital and physical products.

• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams in agile environments to deliver impactful solutions.

Areas of Expertise

User Experience Design & Research . Usability Testing . Human-centered Design . UI/UX & Prototype Design . Wireframe Development & Mockups . Product Design & Development . Brand Identity . Client & Stakeholder Engagement . Data Collection & Analysis . Case Studies & Presentations . Design Thinking & Ideation . Visual & Digital Design  

Professional Experience

UX Designer

Sustain Tomorrow, San Diego, CA, 2024 – Present

• Spearheaded user experience optimization for the Sustainability Creatives Hub, employing UX research and prototyping strategies to enhance community engagement.

• Planned and facilitated ideation sessions with stakeholders to refine concepts and validate design decisions.

• Designed and conducted usability tests, A/B tests, and user interviews to identify pain points and generate actionable insights for iterative platform improvements.

• Developed and iterated user journey maps, wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and user flows to optimize platform navigation.

• Developed design system components, including logos, icons, buttons, banners, and other reusable scalable digital assets. Selected the color palette, typography, and imagery for the site.

• Developed branding materials and promotional merchandise.

Product Designer

Environmental Defense Fund, San Diego, CA, 2023 – Present

• Conceptualized, designed, and prototyped educational board games, card games, and science kits to teach environmental topics.

• Conducted comprehensive user experience testing and rapidly iterated low- to high-fidelity designs based on user feedback, ensuring functionality met user needs and organizational goals.

• Managed content for social media platforms and website updates.

• Developed presentation materials for stakeholder meetings.

Visual Designer

Sienna Designed, San Diego, CA, 2023 – Present

• Designed and produced unique apparel and branding materials, emphasizing user-focused aesthetics and functionality.

Customer Experience Host

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Restaurant, Geyserville, CA, 2022 – 2023

• Ensured exceptional customer experiences by managing up to 800 reservations daily, resolving customer issues, and addressing inquiries promptly.

• Enhanced customer retention and satisfaction by delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

UI/UX, Product, and Graphic Designer

U.C. Davis, Davis, CA, 2017 – 2021

• Conceptualized, designed, prototyped, and produced responsive UI/UX solutions for desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.

• Conducted extensive usability testing and user research to inform design decisions for mobile apps and websites.

• Developed user personas, storyboards, wireframes, and low- to high-fidelity prototypes to create compelling user experiences.

• Managed user data collection and analysis for product iterations and ensured alignment with design objectives.

• Created sustainable packaging solutions and furniture designs using bioplastics and innovative materials.

Career Note/Internships

UX Research Assistant, U.C. Davis, Davis, CA

Analyzed and categorized UX research interview data to provide professor actionable insights for informed design decisions.

Interior Designer, Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, Davis, CA

Designed museum layouts and pathways to optimize visitor engagement and flow. Delivered impactful presentations to museum director and integrated feedback into refined design iterations. 

Board Member, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, CALPIRG, Davis, CA

Led social media campaigns to enhance organizational visibility.

Journalist Intern, Magenta Journal, Florence, Italy

Authored engaging articles to promote cultural events.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Design
  Concentration: UI/UX and Product Design 

University of California, Davis, 2021

• Adobe Photoshop Certificate
  Santa Rosa Junior College, 2023

• Robotics and Computer Networking
  COSMOS, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2016

Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite . Photoshop . Adobe Illustrator . Adobe InDesign . Adobe XD . Figma . Microsoft Office . Rhino 3D . Fusion360 . Vectorworks CAD . Canva

Design

User Story Mapping . Personas . User Flows . Wireframes . Low- to High-fidelity Prototyping . Case Studies . Branding . Visual & Graphic Design . Game Design . Illustration & Fine Art

Research

Usability Testing . Interviewing . Surveying 

Relevant Coursework

• Human Centered Design

• UI/UX Design: Principles and Practices

• Interactive Media Design 

• Prototyping: From Objects to Systems 

• Sustainable Design

• Design Ethnography

• Graphic Design & Computer Technology 

• Letterforms & Typography

• Form & Color

• Design Drawing

• Computer Assisted Drawing for Design 

• Design Aesthetics

• Ideologies of Design

• 3D Object Design

• Furniture Design & Detailing

• Branding and Packaging Design

• Marketing Tools

• Adobe Photoshop