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Education

Grinnell College
B.A. Computer Science & B.A. Studio Art

Relevant Coursework: Object-oriented problem solving, imperative problem solving, functional problem solving, artificial intelligence, analysis of algorithms, software design & development

Experience

UX/UI Designer
Mentor A Promise
New York, NY
  • Ensured designs meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and reflect inclusive, and child-centered principles.
  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that align with product goals and user needs.
  • Conducted user research and gather insights from students, mentors, staff, and families to inform design decisions.
Product Designer, Co-founder
Velox LLC
Grinnell, IA
  • Designed 100+ high-fidelity Figma mockups and 20+ wireframes, building a library of 30+ components
  • Led user research, synthesizing insights into 3 personas and conducted 25 usability tests to refine workflows.
  • Collaborated with engineers, designing database schema to ensure seamless backend integration supporting UI features.
  • Developed responsive HTML/CSS email templates for authentication flows and marketing campaigns
UX Undergraduate Researcher, Machine Learning in Running Plan Generation
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
  • Designed and tested application interface prototypes emphasizing minimalist data visualization.
  • Synthesized user research from 8 NCAA coaches interviews into design specifications and persona creation.
  • Deployed UX methodologies into Agile workflow, contributing to rapid design and rigorous refinement processes.
  • Produced research paper, presenting findings at Grinnell College MAP symposium.
Graphic Designer
GOGUE Student Magazine
Grinnell, IA
  • Designed 75+ finalized magazine spreads and with over 10+ reusable InDesign templates.
  • Collaborated with editorial team to create visual spreads, abiding by copyediting protocol to ensure high quality.
  • Led feedback and template creation sessions, prioritizing accessibility design and cohesive brand image.

Projects

Echo — Music Sharing & Discovery Platform | Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Developed 15 high-fidelity Figma mockups, with a library of 5 reusable components.
  • Conducted 4 observation user interviews and 2 user personas to identify pain points in interface workflow.
  • Integrated CI/CD pipeline for scalable and verifiable code-base, developing responsive HTML pages with consistent CSS.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, Java, C, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Scheme, R
Developer Tools: VS Code, Git, Postgres, MongoDB
Technologies/Frameworks: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Lightroom, GIMP, GitHub, FastAPI

Leadership / Extracurricular

NCAA DIII Cross Country & Track Athlete
Team Captain
Grinnell College XCTF
  • Received All-Regional Academic Award, given to the top 25% of finishers at Regionals with an exceptional GPA.
  • Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma chapter for exemplifying exceptional student athlete qualities.
  • Maintaining a well-managed schedule with academics and athletes, committing a minimum of 20 hours per week for practice, captain meetings, races, and traveling.