UX/UI & Graphic Designer
Blending psychology and visual design to create impactful user experiences. Focused on empathy and user advocacy. Skilled in collaborating with product, research, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions. Passionate about product strategy and constantly exploring new tools and techniques to refine my work. Hiking and oil painting fuel my creativity, bringing fresh perspectives to my design practice.
Professional Experience
UX/UI Designer, Graphic Designer Agramont Worldwide Logistics
San Diego, CA
Jun 2022 – Present
Led the design of the Forward and ForwardWMS web applications, from storyboarding to developing a comprehensive design system and prototyping in Figma.
Designed 3 customer-facing websites, enhancing usability and increasing traffic by applying user-centered design methods.
Conducted user research, led usability testing, and created user flows, wireframes, and UI mockups for both web and mobile platforms.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design solutions with user needs and business goals.
Ensured the accurate implementation of designs by working closely with software developers.
UX Researcher Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Oct 2022 – Mar 2023
Spearheaded UX research for the SCU Mobile app, conducting interviews and user testing to uncover insights and inform design improvements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into improved information architecture and intuitive design solutions.
Developed research proposals with actionable recommendations, directly shaping product strategy with creative solutions.
Reviewed UX research literature and completed case studies to support user-centered design strategies.
Freelance: UX Design, Web Design, & Graphic Design
Remote
Jun 2023 - Present
Managed and completed end-to-end design projects, including company logos, websites, and branding materials, enhancing visual storytelling for diverse brands.
Utilized Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud to create visually engaging designs that aligned with client goals and drove user engagement.
Educational Experience
Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Studio Art Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Sep 2019 - Mar 2023
Cumulative GPA: 3.84
Magna Cum Laude
Psychology:
Statistics & Research Methods series
Behavioral Neuroscience
Infancy Development
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Cultural Psychology
Human Memory
Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology
Influential Courses
Studio Art:
Brand Identity: Graphic Design
Digital Imaging
Three-Dimensional Design
Intermediate Painting
Watercolor