👋 Hello!
I'm a creative problem-solver, human-centric Visual Designer, and current software engineering student at Ada Developers Academy. With experience in brand strategy, marketing, user interface, and user experience design for both small businesses and established brands, I approach software development from a unique, holistic perspective. I have a passion for creating friendly applications accessible to everyone, and believe that inclusive and diverse collaborative teams are the way to put people first when creating innovative and successful technology.
PRODUCT DESIGNER - Leafly | Sep 2015 - Jan 2019
- Collaborated closely with Director of Design, product managers, stakeholders and engineers in an iterative, transparent and feedback driven process to create clean, user-centered web and mobile applications
- Owned every phase of the design process from initial conceptualization, wireframes, visual design, interactive prototypes, and handoff to Engineering
- Wrote and conducted user tests to understand customer’s objectives and identify opportunities for improvement
- Worked closely with Engineering to ensure a high-quality implementation and user experience
- Managed work from strategy, scope, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, often against shifting priorities
DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR (freelance) - Dorothea Coffee | May 2013 - Present
- Responsible for conceptualization, design, and implementation of all creative projects
- Provide high quality creative direction to ensure brand consistency
- Established a holistic brand profile including logo, color schemes, illustration style, typography and signage
- Assists in web design, setting up Shopify integration, and creating a great online customer experience
- Collaborates with owners to identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships
GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Project on Family Homelessness | Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
- Created logos and marketing materials for 15+ non-profit organizations
- Created a range of digital projects including responsive websites, landing pages, performance marketing, and social media
- Executed a complete redesign of the organization's WordPress website
- Collaborated closely with the Program Director to strategize, design, and create email marketing templates
FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Ada Developers Academy | Jan 2019 - Present
VISUAL DESIGN FOR UX School of Visual Concepts | May 2017 - Jun 2017
B.A. DIGITAL DESIGN -
Seattle University | 2013
TUTOR
CCS Youth Tutoring Program | Dec 2018 - Present
DISCUSSION FACILITATOR
Firesteel Poverty Immersion Workshop | May 2016
OFFICE AID/CLIENT ADVOCATE
KiND (Kids in Need of Defense) | May - Oct 2015
GRAPHIC DESIGN CRB (Coalition for Refugees of Burma) | Feb - Mar 2015