I'm a UX Researcher & Designer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a solid foundation in Psychology, I am well-versed in the art of conducting thorough user research and analyzing insights develop effective solutions. I also enjoy movie-making and scrapbooking, which have honed my creativity and attention to detail. These qualities have served me well as a researcher and designer. Finding my niche in UX by combining my diverse interests and skills has been pivotal, and I am excited to further grow my skills.

📚 Education

UX Design Bootcamp

2023- DesignLab

At Designlab, I worked on 4 projects with mentor support. We learned various research methods, design tools, prototyping techniques, and site deployment using different tools.

Coursera UX Design

2022- Google Coursera

Through Coursera, I started UX Design education to determine if this would be a fit for me before committing to a bootcamp.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family Relations

2020- University of Colorado Denver (3.7 GPA)

This major was paired with double minors in Psychology and Spanish.

Relevant courses include: Human Cognition, Research & Statistics, Equality & Social Justice, & Community Programming. I was an honors student, recipient of several scholarships, and recognized in various ways for my leadership and drive, as seen in the article below.

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🛠 Skills

⚙️Tools

👩🏻‍💻 Work experience

UX Designer

Ellie McTigue Designs, California, USA – (July 2022 - Present)

• Led the rebrand and redesign initiative

Behavior Technician

Autism Spectrum Therapies, San Diego, California, USA – (Nov 2020 - June 2021)

• Conducted assessments, including functional behavior assessments, to identify target behaviors and learning needs.
• Monitored and documented client progress to provide consistent feedback to families and modify individualized treatment plans.

Early Childhood Education Faculty Assistant

University of Colorado, Denver, USA– (September 2019 - June 2020)

• Provided pre-publication feedback on article drafts and designed the department's first newsletter, collaborating with professors for monthly updates. Also conducted surveys to gather useful insights and found free educational resources aligned with class curriculum.

Spanish Tutor

University of Colorado, Denver, USA– (December 2018 - June 2020)

• I guided stressed students (ages 20-65) to pass each semester by tailoring lessons to their needs, using creative techniques and fostering a supportive environment. I received ongoing training to equip me with the necessary tools to cater to diverse learners.

🗣 Languages

**To protect my personal contact information, I have chosen not to post my formal resume publicly. I would, however, be happy to provide this to you upon request.