Resume
Design Experience
2023 - Present
UX Designer at Lab Five LLC
Led the end-to-end design and development of a Lab Five's website, focusing on clean visual design, intuitive navigation, and consistent application of new brand elements.
Spearheaded the design of an internal dashboard for a widely used resume builder platform, leading the project from initial discovery through delivery. Conducted user interviews, synthesized research insights, wireframed solutions, and created interactive prototypes to help employees track KPIs and manage core workflows more effectively.
Conducted in-depth user research for the NIH’s SPARC initiative, focusing on improving the submission process and evaluating the effectiveness of a curation team. Collaborated with stakeholders and end users to identify pain points and recommend actionable improvements to their internal tools and processes.
Summer 2023
UX Intern at Think Round
Designed a responsive, accessibility-focused prototype for an educational VR experience promoting environmental awareness. Conducted comparative research on accessibility trends in gaming and integrated features like customizable controls and guided audio to ensure broader usability.
Interviewed disabled users and subject-matter experts to better understand key barriers in immersive tech, using their insights to shape interaction patterns and prioritize inclusive design principles.
Collaborated with a small interdisciplinary team in an Agile workflow, contributing to weekly check-ins and maintaining design documentation. The prototype entered beta development at the end of the internship to support future iterations.
2022 - 2023
Designer / Microbiologist at Sante Labs
Redesigned internal documentation and data entry systems using digital tools to streamline how the lab tracked product inventory, sample characteristics, and research data. My system standardized coding practices and eliminated redundancies in daily workflows.
Applied user experience principles to improve cross-team communication, developing clear, accessible guides that helped staff—from lab techs to marketing—understand and use internal processes more effectively.
Assisted microbiological research efforts, analyzing sample patterns and contributing insights that directly informed the formulation of targeted wellness products.
Professional Experience
2021 - 2022
Test Engineer at Applied Materials
I executed intricate electro-mechanical tasks involving design, testing, fabrication, and circuitry modification at a highly complex level. My expertise lies in swiftly identifying and resolving intricate issues within electrical and mechanical systems, playing a pivotal role in enhancing overall functionality and driving projects to successful milestones.
2016 - 2021
Lead Process Technician at Samsung
Utilizing my UX education, I contributed to managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for our engineering team, significantly improving operational efficiency and ensuring strict adherence to established protocols. My notable achievement of uncovering a critical process error, which saved millions of dollars' worth of products from being scrapped, earned me the prestigious "Director's Award." This accomplishment was celebrated across the company through an internal newsletter article, highlighting its impact and importance.
2010 - 2016
EMT - Basic and Woundcare Specialist
As an EMT Basic, I operated at the frontline of healthcare, providing crucial emergency medical care in high-pressure situations. I swiftly responded to emergencies, delivering critical aid and stabilizing patients, leveraging my skills to assess, treat, and transport individuals in need. Transitioning to a Certified Hyperbaric Technician, I specialized in administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, playing a pivotal role in aiding patients' recovery from various medical conditions. My responsibilities included managing hyperbaric chambers, ensuring patient safety during treatments, and collaborating with medical teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Education
2006 - 2009
Sociology at University of North Texas
During my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong foundation in analyzing human behavior, societal trends, and interpreting diverse perspectives—a skill set that greatly informs my approach as a UX designer today.
2021 - 2023
Visual Communication and UX Design at Austin Community College
I acquired a comprehensive skill set blending visual storytelling, design principles, and user-centric methodologies crucial for creating compelling and intuitive user experiences across digital platforms.
2023
User Experience Design Immersive Bootcamp at General Assembly
I gained practical expertise in conducting user research, prototyping, and designing intuitive interfaces through hands-on projects and mentorship, honing my skills for real-world application in user experience design.
Skills & Expertise
As a UX designer, I have expertise in:
- User research
- Information architecture
- Wireframing & prototyping
- Interaction design
- Visual design
- Usability testing
- Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)