Résumé
Overview
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Ever-curious, human-focused problem solver with 10+ years experience improving user experience.
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I prioritize improving operations and product offerings by understanding user goals and behaviors.
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I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering results.
Skillset
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Field Observation
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In-depth 1:1 Interviews
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User Research Recruiting
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Competitive Analysis
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Desk Research
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Journey Mapping
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Persona Creation
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Data Analysis
Education
MS in User Experience (graduating 2024)
Arizona State University
MBA in Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
BA in Russian Language
Saint Olaf College
Certifications
Data Analytics with SQL, R, and Tableau
Google via Coursera
Digital Skills: User Experience
Accenture
Professional Experience
Research Assistant
(2023-Present)
Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy
(Arizona State University)
Tempe, Arizona
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Helped to create quantitative survey questions by researching other election integrity and election trust surveys.
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Created graphic designs for cover art and event flyers.
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Conducted literature review for academic report.
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Report Voter Attitudes About Elections featured on NBC & PBS.
Experience Manager
(2020-2021)
Khora VR Studio
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Installed QR code asset tracking software & web-booking widget to streamline operations.
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Trained guests how to use VR for personal or professional purposes.
Experience Manager
(2017-2019)
Silicon Valley Innovation Center
San Mateo, California
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Taught business leaders disruptive technology trends and silicon valley best practices.
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Redesigned one-day tech tour into profitable, popular, and scalable product.
Product Designer
(2015-2017)
iGlass Technology
San Mateo, California
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Led field observations and user interviews to understand how to best develop an “electronically tinting window film” into a desirable and adoptable product.
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Awarded patent for novel application of “electronically tinting film” to wearable electro-optical devices.
Sales Executive
(2014-2015)
View Glass
Milpitas, California
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Developed a successful new product line and marketing tools based on user research.
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Improved sales lead targeting by creating personas based on historic sales wins.
Product Designer
(2011-2013)
United Needs
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Designed micro-finance and logistics startup based on market research and interviews.
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Startup acquired by Invizeon Technologies in 2014.