My Background
Professional Experience
I'm an experienced UX/UI Designer with a proven track record of creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences. In addition, I'm proficient in user research, information architecture, and visual design. My experience as an educator lends to effective communication and collaborating cross functionally with teams to deliver user centered designs that enhance product usability and customer satisfaction.
Experience
UX/UI Design Fellow
Springboard
Nov. 2023 - Dec. 2023'
Industry Design Project, Contract September 2023 - October 2023
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Lead a small team of designers through a traditional UX methodology in a 5 week time span to create a social media inspired travel app MVP.
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Tools: Hand sketching, & Figma
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Co-Designed features for exploring, discovering and planning for authentic travel experiences.
Pittsburg Unified School District Educator
August 2011 - Present
Pittsburg Unified School District, Bay Area CA Elementary - Middle School Teacher
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Applied pedagogical principles to design and implement user centered learning experiences focusing on the needs & preferences of diverse learners.
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Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to inform curriculum development showcasing a strong foundation for user research & data analysis in UX design.
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Successfully managed diverse classrooms, adapting teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles, demonstrating the ability to solve complex problems and adjust design solutions based on user feedback.
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Effectively communicated with students, parents, and colleagues, highlighting strong interpersonal & collaboration skills crucial for cross-functional teamwork in UX design projects.
Your Sweet Life Health Management
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Designed an app from end to end using the Discovery, Design and Validate Framework that recreates how people care for their health.
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Tools: Hand sketching, Figma, Miro, Marvel
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UX method charted a personalized health care tool addressing body mind and soul, with a holistic approach.
Savr Recipes
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Used the Google Venture Design Sprint method to redesign a seamless user experience for making recipes at home.
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Tools: Hand sketching, Marvel
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UX strategy and UI design produced a tested, validated, fully functional, and intuitive prototype
Fit Fusion
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Designed messaging features to maintain engagement for a friends and family fitness app
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Tools: Hand sketching, Figma
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Enhanced the design with new messaging features for user retention and sustained engagement.
Health Coach
Feb. 2016 - July 2022
Strategize with clients to achieve health and wellness goals while assisting in overcoming challenges.
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Created motivational content on social media with free resources for improved health.
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Authored/Self Published a book to educate and inspire readers to achieve their best health.
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Facilitated group coaching, wellness challenges, and health classes.
Education
December 2023
Springboard
Springboard UX/UI Design Certificate
9-month intensive course in UI/UX methodologies and technologies
2007
University of Phoenix
Masters Degree in Education
2001
University of California
Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
2015
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Health Coach Certification
Technical Skills
|Research | Surveys | Jobs to be Done | Heuristic Evaluation of Competitors | |Mapping | Personas | Card Sorting | User Flows | User Stories | Sitemaps | |Sketching | Wireframes | Usability Testing | Style Guides | High-Fidelity Mockups | |Prototype Iterations | Figma | Canva | Marvel | Miro | Muro |