I'm a UX writer, product designer, and creative professional based in Boston, Massachusetts. I have a content creation background in writing (both technical and creative), editing, publishing, and project management. My natural inclination for thinking about how products work — be they mobile or web applications, pieces of writing, books, or research tools — and how to make them work better, drives me as a designer.
My creative work in theatre, improv and stand-up comedy, sketch writing, and visual art has taught me firsthand the importance of knowing your audience, knowing yourself, and trusting your teammates. I believe when UX design is approached with humanity and empathy, it can elevate and brighten people's lives.
Eco-Stylist.com
Web Redesign for Client (August 2021)
Conducted usability testing, presented findings, and created key redesign mockups for client’s sustainable fashion website.
Gallery Pal
Design Sprint (June 2021)
Created a mobile app prototype to help museum and gallery visitors better engage with artwork they’re viewing in real time, following the Google Ventures Design Sprint method.
Bloom
UX Designer (September 2020 – May 2021)
Developed an original mobile app to curate resources for new mothers. Tasks included selecting and researching the problem space, interviewing users, creating personas, writing content, wireframing, building a high-fidelity prototype, and user testing.
L'Acquolina Pasta
UX Writing Workshop (February 2021)
Defined UX writing guidelines and designed cooking instructions for L’Acquolina Pasta’s mobile app. Tasks included establishing brand voice and tone, content mining, and vocabulary analysis.
Harvard University Divinity School Library
Access Services Specialist (August 2021 – Present)
Oversee and implement a wide range of patron-facing and operational duties, including request fulfillment, resource scanning, processing shipments, maintaining records, and managing student staff.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Magazine Editor, Project Coordinator (August 2016 – December 2020)
Managed remote team of writers and designers, executed production schedule, planned topics, wrote / revised content, and served as chief vendor liasion.
Holy Cross Orthodox Press
Production Manager (March 2015 – July 2016)
Oversaw production of 11 new academic titles from manuscript submission to books-in-hand, managed remote team of copyeditors and designers, and served as chief vendor liasion.
Sandia National Laboratories
Business Intern, Writing / Editing Support (June 2012 – March 2013)
Collaborated with cross-functional team members and technical subject-matter experts on multiple writing / editorial projects and database management.
Skills
Cross-functional collaboration | Detail-oriented perfectionist | Staff & budget management
Eager to learn yet confident working independently | Experienced working remotely
Industry Knowledge
Design Thinking | User Research | User Interface Design | Sketching & Wireframing | Prototyping
Tools & Technologies
Figma | Sketch | Adobe XD | Invision | Miro | POP by Marvel | Adobe Creative Suite
Springboard UI/UX Design Training
August 2020 – Present
Comprehensive 600+ hour certification course, preceded by 100+ hour UX course (2019)
University of New Mexico
B.A., Professional Writing, Theatre
Scientific & Medical Writing | Proposal Writing | Editing | Narrative Journalism | Creative Nonfiction | Playwriting
ComedySportz Boston2018 – Present
Comedy Improviser and Company Member
Writing on Medium.comPop culture & entertainment writing, mostly
