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EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Human Computer Interaction

SEPT '22 - AUG '23

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3.96

Coursework

Educational Games, Transformational Game Design, User-Centered Research and Evaluation, Programming Usable Interfaces, Interaction Design Studio, HCI Pro Seminar

JOB

UI/UX Artist, HCI Research Assistant (Part Time)

Carnegie Mellon University

SEPT '22 - MAY '23

Developed the game’s visual style, including animated assets, graphics, iconography, and logos, for a digital game that explores the relationships between human and AI players.

Designed hi-fi mockups and prototypes for the in-game communication system, join/create lobby screens, and instructions system, ensuring game mechanics are intuitive and properly explained.

Implemented UI/UX mockups from Figma into Unity, gathering and incorporating player feedback to improve usability and accessibility.

HACKATHON/GAME JAM

Root of Evil, Global Game Jam 2023

FEB '23

Created UI elements, illustrations, and trailer for game.

AWARD

2nd Place - Troutwood Hackathon

OCT '22

JOB

Product Design Co-op

Drift

MAY '22 - SEPT '22

Utilized expertise in visual design and motion design to create end-to-end UI prototypes showcasing new product features and design system components.

Conducted user research consisting of 12 qualitative interviews to identify missed opportunities for customer satisfaction within the Drift Mobile app, resulting in improved usability and increased customer use.

Collaborated with engineers on the mobile product, ensuring that design specifications and accessibility standards for UX flows were met, ultimately resulting in more widespread adoption of the mobile app.

EDUCATION

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts in Design, Minor in Game Design

SEPT '18 - MAY '22

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3.92, Summa Cum Laude

Coursework

Graphic Design 1 & 2, Rapid Idea Prototyping, Interaction Design 1 & 2, Interaction Design Capstone, Experience Design 1, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Programming Basics

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Executive Director

Generate Product Development

MAY '21 - MAY '22

Established a system of learners paired with leaders to enhance the professional and technical skills of all members of the product-development studio.

Strengthened the community by involving alumni, faculty, and clients in product design critiques, events, and the end-of-semester Showcase.

Expanded our client network to include opportunities to work with established companies in the Boston community.

Facilitated the organization's day-to-day operations while instituting overarching goals of increased diversity and inclusion.

AWARD

Huntington 100

MAY '22

Originally named the 100 Most Influential Seniors, The Huntington 100 recipients embody the mission, ideals, and values of Northeastern University.

AWARD

Meserve Award

MAY '22

Awarded for creative excellence as a graduating senior in the College of Arts, Media, and Design (CAMD).

JOB

Product Design Co-op

Drift

JULY '21 - DEC '21

Integrated user research and usability testing into the creation of interactive web-based experiences while collaborating with designers and developers.

Analyzed and collected UX research data from customers to gain insight into pain points within the app and prototyped new solutions based on the findings.

Collaborated across teams to concept long-term product goals, iterated upon current designs, and documented and shared new components.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Chief Designer

Generate Product Development

JUNE '20 - MAY '21

Led weekly design critique sessions to aid the Build Studio Designers in improving their wireframes and prototypes.

Prepared guides to assist the Project Leads in creating the proper scope for their client’s venture.

Furthered design’s role in the organization through solidifying new ways design can benefit the organization.

AWARD

RISE Focus Design Award

MAY '21

The Focus Design Award was awarded for design excellence.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Studio Designer

Scout

JAN '21 - MAY '21

Conducted user research and testing including interviews to determine the best way to create and improve the web application.

Designed, prototyped, and validated hi-fi wireframes, iterating on them repeatedly.

Created a new and unique brand for an educational application to provide more equal educational opportunities for children in Africa.

JOB

UI Artist (Part Time)

First Circle

JUNE '20 - JAN '21

Created stylized and consistent iconography, layout, and branding for the four card types, rule book, and dice.

Designed presentation materials used to exhibit our progress to the PEAK Experiences Grant Committee.

Improved art assets through repeated iteration based on player feedback during playtesting sessions.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Design Director

CASE

SEPT '19 - SEPT '20

Developed a stylish and recognizable brand for the organization, including logo, color scheme, and style guide to establish it within the Northeastern University community.

Created posters and social media materials to advertise events to increase meeting attendance and online participation.

Designed infographics and explanatory guides for new organization programs.

AWARD

Peak Experience Summit Award

SEPT '20

This award is for full-time, currently enrolled Northeastern undergraduates who possess significant prior engagement with the frameworks, methods, and techniques of research or creative endeavor in their field.

JOB

User Interface Artist (Contract)

San Diego Studio, Sony Interactive Entertainment

MAY '20 - AUG '20

Developed user interfaces, mockups, and art assets for console menu, profile, stats, and home screens in MLB The Show 2020 and 2021, aligning with the game's visual style guide and interaction patterns.

Enhanced player experience by creating wireframes and prototypes for an inertia-based menu system, resulting in smoother navigation and increased player engagement.

Rapidly created a variety of key visual assets, such as baseball cards, icons, HUD elements, nameplates, player icons, and visual signifiers in a multitude of visual styles allowing for selection of assets that best fit the game's visual style.

HACKATHON/GAME JAM

Narcoleptic Nummies, GMTK 2020 Game Jam

JULY '20

Created UI elements, illustrations, and trailer for game. Placed 465th in Presentation and 700th overall out of 5413 entries.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Build Studio Designer

Generate Product Development

JAN '20 - JUNE '20

Created stylized and consistent iconography, layout, and branding to guide users through the web application service.

Prepared wireframes, personas, and user experience workflows to sympathize with current and future customers as well as aid team members.

Designed an Educational Networking web app from scratch, prototyping, and iterating upon it.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Graphic Designer

Tastemakers Magazine

SEPT '18 - MAY '19

Created, illustrated, and typeset five different magazine spreads for four different Tastemakers Issues.

Contributed design ideas at critique meetings in order to help produce a professional and high-quality magazine.

Designed informational and creative graphics to help engage viewers visually and explain information in a unique way.

HACKATHON/GAME JAM

Jam's Home, Global Game Jam 2023

JAN '19

Created UI elements, illustrations, and trailer for game.

JOB

Communication and Design Intern

Pillar (Formerly Apple Patch Community)

JUNE '18 - SEPT '18

Created graphics for the non-profit’s disability assistance programs to reflect the newly adopted brand identity. These graphics were incorporated into website, social media, and print materials.

Designed visual materials to increase community social media interaction as well as produced pamphlets to promote community understanding of new programs.

EDUCATION

duPont Manual High School

High School Diploma, Journalism and Communications

AUG '14 - JUNE '18

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3.9

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Editor in Chief

Crimson Legacy Alumni Magazine

AUG '16 - JUNE '18

Oversaw the production of the Alumni Magazine by delegating tasks to 8 staff members, ensuring deadline completion, and motivating the team to perform at high levels.

Balanced the needs and desires of administration and reader base, creating a stylish magazine to keep readers in touch with their alma mater.

Established post-graduate interest and involvement in the school through fun and interesting stories and interviews.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Associate Editor

Crimson Yearbook

AUG '17 - JUNE '18

Led workshops to help everyone on staff understand brand and story guidelines in order to facilitate consistent design and messaging.

Tutored new team leads regarding team management and conflict resolution to ensure a fun and safe experience.

Acted as the mediator between team leads and the executive team allowing all voices to be heard.

JOB

Communication and Design Intern

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville

JUNE '17 - SEPT '17

Designed print and web communications to improve public outreach and increase the non-profit’s visibility as a supportive resource in the community.

Informed local public of programs and events through designed business cards, posters, and social media posts.

Established a consistent brand identity for 5 community support programs.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Team Lead

Crimson Yearbook

AUG '16 - JUNE '17

Led a team of 3 staffers in interviewing, writing, and designing their own yearbook pages and spreads.

Created a multitude of engaging design concepts for that year's yearbook and pitched them to the Design Director.

Documented and created guides for staffers about proper design and story writing.

AWARD

Excellent in Graphic Design: Logo Category

Journalism Education Association

JAN '17

Created a tutoring service logo as part of the National Student Media Contest

JOB

Communication and Design Intern

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville

JUNE '16 - SEPT '16

Designed print and web communications to improve public outreach and increase the non-profit’s visibility as a supportive resource in the community.

Informed local public of programs and events through designed business cards, posters, and social media posts.

Established a consistent brand identity for 5 community support programs.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Staffer

Crimson Yearbook

AUG '15 - JUNE '16

Conducted student interviews, wrote journalist stories, edited photographs, and designed yearbook pages for a variety of school events and activities.

Helped fellow staffers through proposing story ideas, helping them to design their pages, and aiding them in interviews.

Upheld brand guidelines and message to maintain a uniquely consistent experience throughout the book.

AWARD

Superior in Graphic Design: Logo Category

Journalism Education Association

JAN '16

Created a sports store logo as part of the National Student Media Contest

AWARD

2nd Place Health Infographic

Interact for Health

JAN '15

Created an infographic explaining the correlation between income levels and healthcare across all Kentucky counties

BEGINNING

My first design class

AUG '14