I design human-centered products that address user needs within real-world constraints.
ABOUT ME
I am a Product Interface Designer that focuses on addressing user needs through research, analysis, and empathy. I design intuitive, human-centered interfaces and use my software development background to support moving concepts from design to implementation.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) as well as a Bachelors in Computer Science (CS) from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Since graduating I have spent my career designing thoughtful, user-centered experiences across a variety of industries.
MY RESUME and portfolio
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“My heart belongs to the details. I actually always found them to be more important than the big picture. Nothing works without details. They are everything, the baseline of quality.”
MY SKILLS
My skillset is intentionally broad, allowing me to adapt to the needs of each project and team I’m part of. I’m comfortable moving between product requirements, interaction design, prototyping, and development handoff, adjusting my approach based on constraints, goals, and timelines. This flexibility helps me contribute where it matters most to deliver thoughtful user centered outcomes.
Wireframes, Prototyping, & Visual Design
Adobe Illustrator - Icon design, style guides
Adobe InDesign - Style guides, requirements documentation
Adobe Photoshop - High fidelity mockups
Adobe XD - High fidelity wireframes and rapid prototyping
Axure - High fidelity wireframes and interaction prototyping
Balsamiq - Low fidelity wireframes and rapid prototypes
Excalidraw - Collaborative low fidelity wireframing
Figma - High fidelity wireframes and rapid prototyping
Human Factors & User Research
Accessibility Assessments - Reviewing designs to ensure they are usable by people with varying abilities
Contextual Inquiry - Interviewing and observing users in real-world environments
Heuristic Evaluations - Expert review of a system using established usability principles
Interviews (Structured/Unstructured) - In depth conversations about novel or existing systems
Journey Mapping - Visual end-to-end user interactions across a process
Personas - Representations of user types to inform and guide design decisions
Task Analysis - Identify steps, goals, and pain points within user workflows
Usability Testing - Evaluation of concepts or systems via user observation and questioning
Front End DevelopmenT (BASICS)
CSS/CSS3 - Update page styling, responsive design
Frameworks - Create reusable design and development components
HTML/HTML5 - Structure page content
JQuery/Javascript - Set page level and between page interactions
WordPress (PHP) - Theme development and modification of available content
Other
Presentation Creation - Creation of clear, effective presentation slides
Public Speaking - Information presentation in large group settings
Info Visualization - Creation of clear meaningful visuals that support decision making
Quality Assurance - Reviewing products to ensure final experience matches intent
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint power user
Computer Preference - Windows & Apple power user
Phone Preference - Android power user, familiarity with iOS
FORMAL Education
B.S. Computer Science - Georgia Institute of Technology - May 2011
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction - Georgia Institute of Technology - May 2013
Continued Education
I take classes to stay up to date on the latest developments in Software Development, Interface Design, Human Centered Design, and AI as it relates to the other topics.
LinkedIn Learning - Classes to improve front end dev skills
Udemy - Classes to improve front end dev skills
Udacity - App development classes
Nielsen Norman Group - Courses in the UX Certification series
Coursera - Google UX Design certificate courses
FUN
If you read this far, you may be interested in the other things I do for fun. I do a LOT of puzzles, have an extensive LEGO collection, read dystopian and psychological thrillers, sew clothes, crochet, and play video games. I’m usually covered in dog hair or glitter glue and will never say no to french fries. Lastly, I’m currently in the middle of marathon training so don’t be surprised if I’m walking during our meetings to keep my legs active.
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““..what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career...”
