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Experience & Projects

June 2026 - Present

Learning Experience Designer

Echostar Corporation

  • Develops four digital instructor-led training (ILT) courses monthly, delivering engaging, learner-centered training for call center agents.
  • Builds four/month digital modules in Articulate Rise using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AI-assisted development, and adult learning principles.
  • Designs company-wide digital signage (five/week) in Canva and Adobe Illustrator for domestic and international employee communications.
  • Writes training video scripts and internal newsletters, translating complex topics into clear, engaging corporate learning content.
  • Reviews digital content, web experiences, and visual assets for WCAG accessibility, ensuring inclusive, user-friendly communications.

Aug. 2024 - May 2026

User Experience Designer

University of Colorado Boulder Office of Information Technology

  • Produces two high-fidelity design deliverables per month in Figma, supporting campus-wide institutional platforms and offices while managing three concurrent design projects biweekly.
  • Developed 10+ page high-fidelity prototype in Figma and conducted five usability tests to streamline campus IT ticket creation.
  • Designed Wi-Fi graphics for CU social media for a digital audience of approximately 250k followers, including students and staff.
  • Led redesign of a prebuilt digital product by synthesizing user research and collaborating with CU Boulder Police Department, ensuring adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, including color contrast and screen-reader-friendly layouts.

Feb. 2024 - May 2026

UX Researcher & Designer

ATLAS Institute

  • Executes UX research (interviews, usability tests, surveys) to uncover needs, create design improvements, and validate design concepts.
  • Completes digital accessibility audits and recommends brand-aligned solutions to include users and excel at WCAG standards.
  • Developed three high-fidelity final prototypes through the iterative design process, including card sorting and mockups.

Jan. 2026 - Present (Project)

House Rules: Digital Paper Party Games

University of Colorado Boulder Information Science

  • Designed and prototyped a social gaming platform for digitizing paper-based party games, using ChatGPT and Claude to execute vibe coding workflows that accelerated high-fidelity UX/UI development.
  • Leveraged Claude for thematic analysis of exploratory research on social gaming behaviors, identifying key opportunities for accessibility and "house rule" personalization.
  • Synthesized user-centered concepts that allow for deep social connection through the integration of custom prompts, photos, and inside jokes.

Oct. 2023 - May 2026

Student Ambassador - Team Lead

University of Colorado Boulder Student Ambassadors

  • Provides in-depth student experience and analysis of University of Colorado Boulder academics, student life, admissions, and related topics.
  • Leads guests on tours of campus and public speaks to answer the most frequently asked admissions questions at CU Boulder.
  • Demonstrates high-level customer service and higher education knowledge while adapting storytelling structures to diverse audiences.

Jan. 2026 - Apr. 2026

Website Designer

Jeans to Jurses · Freelance

  • Successfully designed a six-page fashion merchandise website that improved user engagement and accessibility.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather insights and implement effective design strategies.
  • Utilized CMS administration skills to enhance the existing website's functionality.
  • Developed clear and accessible text content to cater to a wide range of users.

Sep. 2023 - Nov. 2025

Beta Rho Sisterhood Chair & Educator Assistant

Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority

  • Voted into leadership position by a group of 400+ peers to plan bimonthly events for all 300+ members of the Beta Rho chapter.
  • Maximized the Sisterhood budget to create numerous events, processing member feedback and partnering with 3+ local chapters.
  • Coordinated group expectations and opportunities for new members alongside a team of three advisors.
  • Supported weekly meetings, led presentations, and recruited future members through a four-day formal recruitment process.

Feb. 2024 - Jan. 2025

Website Designer

Knight Lab · Internship

  • Coded a website dedicated to teaching the neuroscience of learning through six module-based units.
  • Collaborated with a biology research team to create six website navigations and six visual-learning-based pages.
  • Applied front-end HTML and modern website building practices to deliver an educational digital experience.

May 2022 - May 2023

Scholar - Mobile App & Web Development

Kode With Klossy

  • Completed intensive scholar programs focused on Mobile App Development (SwiftUI) and Front-End Web Development (HTML).
  • Developed front-end skills and built collaborative projects exploring user interfaces and mobile architecture.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Science

University of Colorado Boulder

  • Graduation: May 2026
  • Minor: Creative Technology and Design
  • Certificate: User Experience

Honors: CMCI Dean's Scholar, Gerald C. Bean, Walker, Schlessman, and Stewart Family Scholarships Recipient. Dean's List.

Certifications: NEO4J - Cypher Fundamentals & Neo4j Fundamentals.

Skills Database

Software & Tools

  • Figma
  • HTML/CSS/JS
  • Adobe CC
  • Canva
  • Python (Pandas, NumPy)
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Swift / Xcode

Data-Driven Design

  • User Research & Testing
  • Accessibility Auditing (WCAG)
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Systems
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)

Leadership & Comms

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Public-Facing Comms
  • Project Coordination
  • Event Management