Education

MS, Human-Computer Interaction, 2021

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

BS, Digital Humanities, 2019

Minor: Psychology, Specialization: Information Architecture, Literature

Cum Laude | Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

AA, Art, 2016

Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL

Skills & Tools

Hard Skills

  • User-Centered Design Methods

  • Visual Design

  • Interaction Design

  • Information Architecture

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript

  • Web Accessibility Auditing

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods & Analysis

  • Remote User Testing

  • Usability Testing & Analysis

  • Design Research Planning

Software

  • Sketch

  • Axure

  • InVision

  • Proto.io

  • SPSS

  • Atlas.Ti

  • Mural

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Soft Skills

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Detail Oriented

  • Creativity

  • Self-Starter

  • Conscientious

Work Experience

Stockroom Supervisor

H&M

Oct 2012 - Mar 2020

I began this position as a part-time sales floor associate and advanced into a manager role. I learned a great deal in this position on how to effectively communicate and manage a team working towards a common goal.
 

UX Mentee

AIGA

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

I volunteered for the mentorship program  hosted by the AIGA Chicago chapter. During the program, I joined a group of fellow UX professionals to discuss best industry practices and learn to use the Proto.io software for prototyping.
 

Administrative Assistant

Tri-Tec Contractors

Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 

I jumped at the tremendous learning opportunity to work on a project in another country (Mexico). In this position, working independently allowed me to fine-tune my organizational, attention-to-detail, and systems thinking skills.
 

Department Manager

Urban Outfitters

Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 

I began this position as a part-time sales floor associate and advanced into a  manger role. In this position I was introduced to team management responsibility and realized how empathy and active listening can foster strong team member and client relationships.