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About Me
I’m a product designer with a background in architecture and a passion for turning complex systems into experiences that feel simple and elegant. My design process combines systems logic and a deep curiosity for how people interact with digital products.
I thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments where design drives both product and strategy. I love working end-to-end – from research and strategy to interaction design and high-fidelity execution – to weave together stories of users and to craft better, more creative moments.
Education
Virginia Tech
Emphasis: design theory, systems thinking, and visualization. GPA: 3.82
Coursera
Work & Experience
Product Design Intern
MokaHR
- Conducted heuristic audits, user interviews, and competitive analyses to uncover workflow bottlenecks and improve enterprise usability. - Re-designed AI-assisted JD and persona flows to reduce time-to-hire and increase activation of new AI features, aligning short-term delivery goals with long-term product scalability. - Built mid/high-fidelity prototypes and ran usability tests with enterprise HR users, translating findings into actionable design iterations. - Presented design decisions to cross-functional partners, balancing user needs with technical feasibility and business goals.
Freelance UX Designer
Curia Financial
- Collaborated with the founder to define goals and prioritize key features for a 0→1 marketing site, delivering competitive analysis, journey mapping, and wireframes. - Re-designed dashboard and page layouts for a Benzinga Research integration, positioning Curia as a potential partner. - Delivered a full YouTube channel redesign that drove a 1500% subscriber increase and strengthened brand identity.
Technical Designer
Gensler
- Leading cross-disciplinary teams coordination (engineers, contractors, clients), aligning technical requirements to ensure successful project delivery; skills transferable to working with developers and PMs. - Spearheaded unit design and documentation for a multifamily residential building with 430+ units, balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions. - Iterated designs based on stakeholder and user feedback on multiple projects, mirroring UX research/iteration cycles.
