Resume
Summary
Creative and versatile UX/UI designer with a wide-ranging background in graphic design and audiovisual production dedicated to finding creative solutions and creating unforgettable experiences through a focus on testing data and exceptional visual design. Eager to create compelling user experiences to improve brand loyalty and customer retention. Certified in UX/UI research and design through the University of Minnesota’s UX/UI Bootcamp.
Technical Skills
UX/UI: UX Research, Persona Building, Empathy Mapping, UX Design, Storyboarding, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, UI Design, Presentation Design, Public Speaking
Technical: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, After Effects, Premiere, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, InVision, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Visual Design: Graphic Design, Logo Design, Color Theory, Typography, Motion Graphic Design, Branding, Illustration, Mood Board Creation
Projects
RoastPath - Software for Coffee Roasters
online portal and data logging application created to help roasters track their coffee roasting process.
Designed while at Mill City Roasters
Roles: Researcher, UI designer, Interaction Designer
Tools: Figma, Miro, Google Drive Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
Avalanche - Mobile Travel App
An app that attempts to make planning a vacation more like building a playlist. Created as a case study for University of Minnesota’s Bootcamp program
Roles: Researcher, UX designer, UI designer
Tools: Figma, Miro, Google Drive Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
National Forest - Service UI redesign
A UI case study where I redesigned the USDA Forest Service website. Updated site with modern design elements and improved navigation
Roles: Researcher, UX designer, UI designer
Tools: Figma, Miro, Google Drive Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
Experience
Mill City Roasters - RoastPATH / UX/UI Designer
AUGUST 2020 - Present / MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Created designs for Mill City’s RoastPATH coffee roasting software that enables users to track their coffee roasting process with real-time data visualization.
Designed a user interface that enabled users to automate their roast and monitor the roasting progress.
Tested and improved the latest version of the software and helped bring in new users for the beta version of the app.
Observed RoastPath beta testers using the application to discover new insights for how to improve the application.
Freelancer / Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics
MARCH 2020 - PRESENT / MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Developed brand identities for a wide variety of companies and projects Solidified 3D printing company, Left Reckoning Podcast, Overman Guitars, and Adornwell Handmade Homegoods
Collaborated with clients to solve problems and create clean and interesting graphics and increase revenue
Analyzed creative briefs to figure out exactly how to meet clients’ expectations
Exported and delivered proofs and communicated on revisions and developing ideas to
finalize visuals quickly
AVI-SPL / Onsite Audio Visual Support Technician at 3M Headquarters
JUNE 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2020 / MAPLEWOOD, MN
Upgraded the capabilities of 3M's corporate offices by installing and maintaining cutting-edge conference systems.
Elevated the level of customer service and trust in the AV support team by providing exceptional support and communication to keep meeting spaces running flawlessly
Found a solution to a large-scale issue where all the TVs in one building were defective by working with the manufacturer to replace parts on-site costing 3M no money for repairs
Designed and improved touchscreens on user interfaces to make controls in spaces functional, intuitive, and easy for the employees of 3M who may have limited knowledge of AV equipment
PSAV / Audio Visual Event Technician
JULY 2015 - JUNE 2017 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Exceeded the audiovisual expectations for companies including The NFL, Honeywell, JAMF, American Booksellers Association, and Schwans to create memorable and entertaining conventions, conferences, and exhibits
Optimized the turnaround on production set up and strike to bring in as many customers into the hotel's event spaces as possible
Improved the standard level of service to clients and supported conferences with required audio and video technology at the hotel with the most event space in Minnesota
Education
University of Minnesota / UX/UI Design Bootcamp
DECEMBER 2020 - JUNE 2021 / Minneapolis, MN (online, remote)
An intensive 24-week long boot camp dedicated to User-Centered design for web and mobile. Skills learned consist of Figma, Miro, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, User-Centric Design Research, Visual Prototyping & Wireframing, User Interface Development
Minnesota State University / Bachelor of Arts, Film Production
AUGUST 2007 - MONTH 2012 / Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film Production 2007 - 2012 + Minor in Graphic Communications and English Writing