TOOLS

Figma
Sketch
ChatGPT
Lucid Chart
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
AfterEffects
Premiere
Jira
Confluence
Squarespace
Word
Powerpoint
Keynote
Excel
HTML/CSS

EDUCATION

Seattle Central Creative Academy
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design 2010

The Evergreen State College
Visualizing Ecology Program 2006-07

LASHIFY BRAND PROTECTION ASSOCIATE
SEPTEMBER 2023 – PRESENT

Lashify is the world’s first DIY Lash Extension system.

  • Protect company trademarks and intellectual property (IP) on social platforms.

  • Maintain company IP website page, incorporating monthly updates from patent legal counsel.

  • Identify and track IP infringers, providing evidential support to legal counsel.

  • Provide visual design and user experience (UX) support for the creative team.

  • Collaborate with the Creative Director and Director of Product Innovation on design tasks.

  • Translate creative briefs into assets for email, website, and social media.

  • Develop UX frameworks for new website features.

TRANSACTION NETWORK SERVICES (FORMERLY CEQUINT) SR. UI/UX DESIGNER
OCTOBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2023 

Cequint produces call protection mobile solutions to various carriers.

  • Conducted research on trends and behaviors within competitor landscapes and related product spaces.

  • Developed both high and low fidelity design concepts, including wireframes, comps, and animations.

  • Demonstrated enhancements to existing designs and explored new platform possibilities while staying aligned with the company's vision and narrative.

  • Built concepts informed by user studies to ensure user-centricity.

  • Updated development-facing interaction documents to accommodate new functionalities.

  • Provided HTML and CSS support for development teams.

  • Operated within Agile timelines to ensure efficient project execution.

XEVO, INC. UI/UX DESIGNER, UI/UX DESIGNER II
DECEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2018 

Xevo, Inc. (formerly UIEvolution) specializes in products and software for user experiences within the cruise and automotive spaces.

  • Contributed to the development of a multi-platform product for Carnival Cruise Line, covering pre-, during-, and post-guest experiences.

  • Conducted research on analogous products to discern strengths and weaknesses.

  • Generated wireframes, comps, and interaction guides for both design and development teams.

  • Fostered close collaboration with developers to maintain fidelity to design specifications.

  • Operated within Agile timelines to facilitate efficient project progress.

ALASKA AIRLINES VISUAL DESIGNER (CONTRACTOR)
AUGUST 2014 – NOVEMBER 2015

Alaska Airlines is a Seattle-based airline, serving North American destinations.

  • Collaborated with UX designers, content creators, and stakeholders to craft website wireframes, prototypes, and designs for Alaska Airlines.

  • Ensured adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 to guarantee inclusivity and accessibility.

  • Partnered with the Email Team to design visuals for promotional campaigns and social media initiatives.

  • Conducted onsite airport photoshoots to generate original assets for website and social media use, maintaining brand consistency and authenticity.

UIEVOLUTION, INC. VISUAL DESIGNER
MAY 2012 – MAY 2014

UIEvolution, Inc. specialized in connected mobile, tablet, TV, and automotive solutions.

  • Collaborated with clients including Disney, NPR, nVoq, Verizon, and Hotel 1000.

  • Produced wireframes, comps, and assets for the My Disney Experience app, ensuring seamless user experiences.

  • Participated in daily client meetings to maintain alignment with project objectives.

  • Worked across multidisciplinary teams to ensure design coherence and compatibility with Android and iOS standards.

  • Designed marketing materials for corporate use spanning email, print, and trade shows to bolster brand visibility.

  • Operated predominantly within Agile methodologies to ensure iterative and efficient project execution.

JEEPNEY CLOTHING GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
MAY 2010 - JUNE 2011

Jeepney Clothing was a streetwear brand based in Seattle, WA.

  • Conducted photo retouching, resizing, and preparation for catalog and web applications, ensuring high-quality visuals.

  • Designed monthly promotional and sale web and email advertisements adhering to Jeepney brand standards.

  • Researched emerging fashion trends to curate mood boards and conceptualize design directions.