UX Designer with a t-shape design background. I have a passion for creative projects, communication, and bridging the gap between the two. My previous work as a reporter and internal marketing manager have strengthened my writing, research, relationship building, collaboration, and networking skills.
Projects
2023
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Developed both an app and webpage for creative writers looking for tutors to help improve their skills.
2023
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Developed a website where users can create and take quizzes with a wide array of customizable features, simplifying the online quiz experience.
2023
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Developed a Jazz music app where users can search for, stream, share, and favorite jazz songs.
2021
Gamers United - Project Link - Figma
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Developed a video game website for gamers to produce homegrown content and interact with one another through forums, chatrooms, and gamification features
2021
KJ's Kupcakes - Project Link - Figma
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Developed a mobile app prototype, in collaboration with the shop owner, that enables customers to build or select their own cupcakes, add them to a virtual cart, and check out with their payment information.
2021
BusIt - Figma
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Developed a mobile app prototype that helps people research, plan, and coordinate their bus trips
Experience
Marketing Advisor/Lead Writer
Solecit
Remote
June 2022 - Present
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Elevated Solecit’s membership retention, engagement, and brand recognition through compelling, community-driven news articles, weekly podcast episodes and emphasizing company voice and intent.
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Realigned social media messaging and branding to better emphasize benefits of Solecit membership and create interaction opportunities with followers.
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Conduct usability testing on Solecit’s prototype mobile app to ensure overall User Experience (UX) is delightful and our User Interface (UI) responsive.
Custom Service Professional
ACD DIrect
Famington, UT
December 2020 - March 2022
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Provide helpful and friendly service to callers looking to donate to Public Broadcasting Stations, and addressed National Public Radio Station caller’s non-donation oriented concerns to ensure satisfaction
Internal Marketing Communications Assistant
CohnReznick
Roseland, NJ
February 2017 - October 2019
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Developed articles for the firm’s weekly internal newsletter, which kept employers informed on high level announcements, industry updates, charitable efforts, and diversity & inclusion initiatives
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Designed and edited promotional and holiday images with Canva for the newsletter and the firm’s intranet homepage, evolving the brand's digital aesthetic
Writer
Minute Media
New York, NY
December 2016 - June 2017
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​Curated ideas for, and then produced articles about, competitive gaming that included breaking news, editorial opinions, competition results and analysis
Reporter/Journalist
TapInto.net
West Orange, NJ
January 2011 - June 2017
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Reported on various municipal and other local events in the South Orange, Livingston, and Maplewood areas for the Alternative Press website, bringing awareness to town's residents on important happenings not covered in national or state news
Education
2023
Google UX Design Certification
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Master over Adobe XD and Figma
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Versatile design skills that cover all phases of design including research, UX/UI design, and usability testing.
2021
Thinkful | UX/UI Design Certification
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T-Shaped design development that covers Research, Visual Design, and UX Design
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Practical mastery of Figma and Google Suite
Skills
& Expertise
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Dean's list
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UX, Adobe XD, FigmaWireframing, Prototyping, User Surveys, Writing, Usability Testing, Interviewing, Presenting, UX Research, Information Hierarchy, Social Media