From Photography to Design to SEO,
I do it all.
Check out the experiences that made me
the designer I am today.
EDUCATION
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Design and in Psychology
2017 - 2021
Harrisonburg, VA
EXPERIENCE
US News & World Report
2021 - Present
Georgetown, DC
Research Analyst for 360 Reviews
Design and conduct direct user and market research on consumer products to establish independent rankings based on various purchase criteria such as needs, attitudes, and goals
Ensure accurate data representation, content quality, and visually appealing design for the published rankings on the website
Currently leading efforts to enhance the credibility of our rankings by revamping the existing methodology as well as improving the SEO and user experience of our ranking pages
Web Designer
Foroige: Leading Youth Organization in Ireland
2019
Galway, Ireland
Led front-end development of a WordPress public service website aimed at raising awareness of food waste in Galway, Ireland. I designed and developed the layout, theme, and navigation for a 17-page website
Implemented typography enhancements, breadcrumb navigation, widgets, and visual design elements to ensure an engaging and user-friendly experience
Engaged and taught web design principles to youth participants and involved them in the site-building process
Freelance
2018 - Present
Arlington, VA
Web Designer & Photographer
Design, build, upgrade, and maintain client websites that establish an integrated online and social media presence
Create logos and develop SEO-friendly metadata and architecture, incorporating effective branding layouts that increase website views and effectiveness
Offer professional photography of engagements, graduations, formals, parties, concerts, and other special events where my services include editing and organizing the images I capture to my clients’ specifications, including as a website
Lead Photographer
Student Affairs Communications & Marketing / JMU
2017 - 2021
Harrisonburg, VA
Hired for a fully paid professional position on the creative projects team in JMU’s media shop
Set and lead staff meetings, interacted with clients, and collaborated with the graphic design, web, and video teams to provide visuals for JMU websites, social media, banners, brochures, and publications, ensuring a cohesive and engaging brand presence
Shot, selected, edited, and retouched photos for both physical and electronic media promoting client activities and events
Worked with rapid prototyping and agile methods to provide quick turnarounds to meet clients’ print and online needs
Video Production Apprenticeship
Arlington Independent Media
2015 - 2016
Arlington, VA
Competitively selected for a paid apprenticeship working alongside a professional team to create teen-produced documentaries about Arlington, VA
Conducted user research and interviews to gain valuable insights into specific community topics
Pitched ideas, wrote scripts, storyboarded, conducted on-location interviews, shot B-roll, edited dailies, and mixed sound
SKILLS & CERTIFICATION
HTML/CSS
PROTOTYPING / WIREFRAMING
USER FLOWS / MOCK-UPS
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
PHOTOGRAPHY
JAVASCRIPT
SEO
USER RESEARCH / HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN
VISUAL DESIGN
FIGMA / SKETCH / AXURE / ADOBE XD
USER TESTING
BOOTSTRAP
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS)
GOOGLE UX DESIGN CERTIFICATE
GOOGLE DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE
GOOGLE ANALYTICS INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATION