I’m a natural-born leader, problem solver, and strategic thinker with an incredible sense of empathy for people and a passion for human experiences.
I’m all about growth, innovation, and keeping things positive! With a knack for creative problem-solving, I dive into complex challenges with fresh ideas and a focus on efficiency.
I believe that teamwork makes the magic happen, so I love collaborating with diverse teams to build user-centered solutions that not only WOW users but also drive business success.
2021
Academy of Art University — San Francisco
Bachelor of Science Web Design & New Media
Transfer — Completed 141 / 171 Credits
2016
The Art Institute — Pittsburgh
Associate of Science Web Design & Interactive Media
skills.
product design.
market research
competitive analysis
data analysis
business strategy
measurable KPIs
strategic problem solving
cross-functional collaboration
agile development
epics + user stories
ux + ui design.
information architecture
human-centered interaction design
research + usability testing
wireframes
user flows
low + high fidelity prototyping
user personas + user scenarios
storyboards + journey maps
VR + kiosk + desktop + mobile UI design
design systems
web + graphic design.
HTML + CSS
art direction
branding + logo design
digital marketing + SEO
icon design
print design
design process.
Often in life, it’s more about the journey than the destination. I believe in design, it’s about both.
The process is important, and it’s something I care a lot about. In both product design and UX design, the process principles are fairly similar. I feel the difference comes down to the “what”. UX design focuses largely on the user’s goals alone, while product design focuses on aligning business goals AND the user’s goals.
listen & understand.
What are everyone’s goals? What are we trying to communicate? What problem are we trying to solve? What do we know? What do we need to find out?
research & analyze.
I prefer data-driven design decisions whenever possible. Competitive analysis, user testing, reviewing analytical data—anything to help answer questions about the users.
user-centered design.
Now that I can better empathize with the user’s and the stakeholder’s needs, it’s time to apply that knowledge to creative designs and innovative solutions.
review & iterate.
I love presenting and articulating design decisions. Whether I’m testing a paper prototype for a new product or test a fully developed product looking for improvements, user feedback is valuable.
Staying current is important.
I’m very committed to growth. I want to be the best leader, designer, and human being I can possibly be, and I’m always looking for new ways to learn.
If you are looking for a good read, I am currently enjoying Tom Greever’s Articulating Design Decisions.
The right tools get the job done.
hobbies + personal interests.
Life is beautiful, and I love living my life to the fullest. I always see the glass half-full which allows me to see the possibilities and opportunities in everything.
travel + adventure.
I’m fascinated by diversity and long to explore places + cultures. I also have a dream of snowboarding as many resorts in the world as possible. Fun fact, there are 5882 resorts worldwide.
fitness + health.
I’m a huge gym and nutrition nerd. I love cooking nutritious meals and physical activity. Lifting, boxing, snowboarding, and hopefully I can add surfing to this list in the near future. I even started a health blog recently.
creating + inspiring.
I’m an entertainer at heart. Whether it’s to make you laugh or inform you, I long to create and educate using many forms of media, especially cinematography.