Experience
UX Designer
Riva Solutions Inc.
Mclean VA (Remote) | September 2022 - Present
- Design wireframes to modernize UI screens, aligning with requirements, stakeholder expectations, and US Web Design Standards (USWDS) to remain compliant with section 508.
- Execute research studies for legacy-system redesigns, encompassing user interviews, data analysis, affinity diagrams, user personas, user stories, and stakeholder presentations to present the results and recommendations.
- Lead presentations highlighting UI/UX design principles and introduce collaboration tools like Figma, Adobe XD, & Miro.
- Occasionally act as the lead Scrum Master, running daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint review sessions.
- Additionally serves as a business analyst, formulating user stories, storyboards, and managing tasks on Jira.com
UX Designer
Kennected - KennectedReach 2.0 Software and SalesAi Platform
Remote | June 2023 - August 2023 | March - April 2024
- Developed wireframes and prototypes in Figma to visualize design enhancements and new functionalities.
- Advised the team on UX design principles, accessibility principles, best practices, and industry standards, enhancing platform functionality and the overall UI.
- Teamed up with cross-functional groups to brainstorm ideas, improve features, and elevate overall user experience.
- Attended stakeholder meetings to discuss project progress, requirements, and design aspects.
- Maintained design documentation, including style guides and UI component libraries, ensuring platform consistency.
Lead UI/UX Designer
GMSTEK – X-1 FBO Software
Remote | May 2021 - May 2022
- Enhanced and refined the X-1 FBO platform by leveraging user data, aligning with brand consistency, and adapting to version 3.0 updates.
- Developed low and high-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to establish design functionality.
- Conducted field user research, including user observations and surveys, to inform design improvements.
- Redesigned existing apps and accounting software to modernize UI aesthetics, add new features, and enhance task accuracy and efficiency.
Leadership
Vice President of Recruitment
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY | August 2017 - May 2018
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY | August 2017 - May 2018
- Prepared over 100 members with the tools needed to communicate and recruit new members over 4 weeks.
- Directed and delegated 20 recruitment events to promote membership values and introduce new members to the organization while sticking to a budget of $2000.
- Managed social media accounts for recruitment across multiple platforms including Facebook and Instagram.
- Gained skills in problem solving, leadership training, public speaking, marketing, team building, and organizational communication.
Skills
Design
- Design Strategy
- Storytelling
- Web Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- User Interface
Research
- Design Research
- User Personas
- Usability Testing
- User Scenarios
Programming
- HTML
- CSS
- Java
Tools
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Jira
- Discord
- Figma
- Miro.com
- Monday.com
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
Methodologies
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- User-Centered Design
- Design Thinking
Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Master of Arts
Human Computer Interaction
December 2020 Graduate
GPA: 3.97
State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
August 2018 Graduate