Teaching Assistant - University of Michigan
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Summary
Facilitated active learning for students in computing and information courses, focusing on practical application of concepts.
About
Dynamic and results-driven Product Design and UX Research professional with a strong academic foundation in Human Computer Interaction. Proven ability to lead design initiatives, conduct impactful user research, and drive product adoption through data-informed strategies. Adept at fostering collaboration, enhancing user experiences, and delivering quantifiable improvements in complex technical environments. Seeking to leverage expertise in design systems, user engagement, and cross-functional leadership to create innovative and impactful digital products.
Work
Intuit
|Intern, Product Design
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Summary
Currently contributing to product design initiatives within a leading financial technology company.
Highlights
Responsibilities to be defined as the internship progresses.
Viget
|Intern, Product Design
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Summary
Contributed to product design and strategic initiatives, focusing on enhancing user experience and brand alignment.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a custom design system for StandardAI, enhancing brand alignment and usability, resulting in a streamlined high-fidelity prototype and system ready for development for an internal data visualization analytics dashboard.
Provided strategic design advice for Robinhood's design objectives, influencing strategies to align with aesthetic and business goals.
Spearheaded a 10-week project to lead the design of a unified platform, optimizing recipe discovery and enhancing cooking accessibility while balancing business objectives, user needs, and financial constraints.
Figma
|Contract Design Lead
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Summary
Led community engagement and educational initiatives to promote Figma adoption and design best practices across the university.
Highlights
Spearheaded the Figma Ambassador Program, significantly increasing Figma adoption and advancing technology education across the university.
Organized and hosted 4 impactful design-focused workshops, creating essential resources that empowered the student design community.
Facilitated direct communication channels between students and Figma's product team, providing actionable feedback that influenced product development for educational needs.
Big Ten Network
|UX Research Intern
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Summary
Conducted comprehensive UX research and data analysis to inform marketing strategies and enhance user engagement.
Highlights
Executed usability research across 50+ user scenarios, informing marketing strategies and contributing to a 30% increase in brand awareness and social media traffic, with a focus on Open Books Access.
Utilized SQL and Python to analyze over 100 user survey responses, converting quantitative data into qualitative insights that boosted marketing engagement by 25%.
Analyzed market conditions and consumer trends from Marketing Brew and eMarketer, delivering actionable user insights for strategic brand positioning and enhanced client outreach.
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Accelerated Masters
Human Computer Interaction
Courses
Data Structures & Algorithms
Data Driven Applications
User Interface Development
Statistical Analysis
Discrete Math
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Probability
Needs Assessment and Usability Evaluation
Digital Product Design
Human-Computer Interaction
Games & UX
Interactive Applications
Information Ethics
Skills
Programming Languages
C++, Python, R, JavaScript, HTML/CSS/XML, SQL.
Operating Systems & Tools
Linux (Ubuntu), Github.
UX Software
Figma, Adobe Cloud.
Design & Research Skills
Stakeholder Analysis, Market Research, Digital Design, Qualtrics, Graphic/Motion Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Systems, Prototyping, User-Centered Design.
Interests
Professional Interests
Tech ethics, Video editing.
Personal Interests
Weight Lifting.
Projects
Writer - UX Collective (Medium)
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Summary
Published articles for a leading design publication, reaching a wide audience across various platforms.
Design Committee Lead - Kappa Theta Pi
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Summary
Organized and mentored students in design principles and software for a professional fraternity's mobile app development.
UX Research Assistant - UM School of Information
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Summary
Conducted in-depth analysis of historical feature interface iterations to understand the correlation between user satisfaction and design principles.
UX Design Lead - Kappa Theta Pi
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Summary
Led the end-to-end UX design and research for a mobile application, driving significant improvements in user engagement and app performance.