PROFILE

Active Problem Solver
Educational experience designing information systems guided by user centered design principles. Led many groups from user research, ideation and through prototyping phases.

Motivational Team Player
An excellent ability expressing creativity in collaborative environments. Naturally energetic and optimistic with clients and team members.

EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, WA
B.S., Informatics, 2007
Focused studies on interaction design. Knowledgeable in various observational, design and prototyping methodologies. Enjoys solving problems in a temporal and behavioral frame of reference.

2007 MSR Design Expo particpant leading and designing a web based shopping interface based on the Health and Wellness theme.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Artefact, Seattle, WA
User Experience Design Researcher
August 2007 - Current
Conducted ethnographic research studies informing interaction models for consumer software applications.
Supported ideation sessions and concept designs with fellow peers.
Prepared and conducted participatory research studies using generative tools and real people.

Center for Environmental Visualization, Seattle, WA
Web Designer, Intern
Jan 07 - July 2007
Developed a simple XML driven Flash interface taking users to stories listed on a NSF funded website.
Sketched, wire-framed and helped with the information architecture of two research web sites. Proceeded to work with graphic artists to develop the actual sites.
Implemented web standard XHTML/CSS front ends

Microsoft, Redmond, WA
Technology Evangelist, Intern
July 06 - Dec 06
Redesigned and developed web portal improving accessibility and collaboration using XHTML/CSS/JavaScript.
Coordinate events promoting community development between product teams and customers sharing ideas, feedback and awareness of the benefits with the Microsoft CRM platform.
Tested product development for quality assurance.

SOFTWARE

Platforms: OS X, Windows
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash
Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio
Languages: XHTML, CSS, ActionScript
Other: OmniGraffle Pro, iMovie, stickie notes, construction paper, scotch tape

ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Chi
Alumnus March 04 - Current
Career Development: built and organized career/skill workshops for two years with alumni and the university. Coordinated and networked with external parties showcasing keynotes and presentations on leadership.
Network Administrator: mapped and maintained wireless network and provided IT services on call

ACM, AIGA, IxDA & SIGCHI UW
Active Member Oct 06 - Current