about me

My background is in psychology, education and design. I love working on B2B and Saas products, solving complex problems to create intuitive and delightful experiences for users while meeting strategic business goals.

EDUCATION

Coursework: Communication Design  |  Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2020-present

Interactive Systems, Interface Design & Development, Typography, Design Research Methods

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Minor in Justice & Peace Studies  |  Georgetown University, 2006— 2009

magna cum laude

Certificate: Growth Driven Design  |  Hubspot, July 2023

SKILLS

Prototyping and Design Tools:  Figma, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate

Developer Tools:  HTML and CSS, WordPress

Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork, Stakeholder interviews, Project management

Soft Skills: Communication, Problem-solving, Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub), Metropolitan State University of Denver  |  Denver, Colorado
Web and Graphic Designer           Aug 2024—present

  • Collaborated on the management of a portfolio of 50+ web pages and ensured accurate, timely updates to communicate critical programs and resources to students 

  • Streamlined internal workflows by developing reusable design templates improving efficiency in delivering digital and print assets across departments

Ibotta  |  Denver, Colorado
B2B Product Design Intern      May 2024—Aug 2024

  • Conducted user research, audits and stakeholder interviews to identify improvements to internal tools; 4 of 7 recommendations in development, remaining 3 on roadmap

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, UX writers, engineers and users from 4 different teams to redesign an internal tool, forecasted to increase efficiency by 60% and save over $300,000 annually

  • Conducted user testing with 5 internal users to refine internal tool redesign

TetraTech  |  Denver, Colorado
Graphic Designer      Oct 2023—May 2024

  • Designed brand for new Digital Water division, including 20+ technical cybersecurity infographics, focusing on intuitive visual communication

  • Collaborated with marketing and technical staff to design proposal documents and create infographics to convey complex technical information

Magneti  |  Denver, Colorado
UI Design Intern, Contractor      May 2023—Oct 2023

  • Designed wireframes and UI comps for email templates, landing pages, and mobile applications 

  • Presented and defended deliverables to Creative Director, iterating on feedback

Shawn Meek LLC  |  Denver, Colorado
UX/UI Design Intern, Contactor        Jan 2023—Oct 2023

  • Designed and developed wireframes for responsive, user-friendly websites

  • Managed multiple projects at various life cycle stages, ensuring timely and effective delivery of assets

  • Wrote custom CSS for WordPress sites as needed and ensured brand consistency across digital platforms

Kimberly Rose Pendleton International  |  Denver, Colorado
Creative Director/Brand Development Consultant      Jan 2021—July 2022

  • Established and implemented a comprehensive style guide across digital channels

  • Produced original graphics for 27+ programs/year, enhancing visual appeal and brand recognition

  • Collaborated with OBM to develop SOPs for design and marketing asset production

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Client Support Specialist, Kimberly Rose Pendleton International,  Denver, CO      2020— 2021

Administrative Assistant, Holy Trinity, Washington, DC        2012— 2014

Spanish Teacher, Unquowa School, Fairfield, CT      2011— 2012

Teacher/Volunteer, Centro Arte para la Paz, Suchitoto, El Salvador      2010— 2011