People watching is my favorite hobby
The Professional
- I love a round table of ideas
- User first, brand second
- Teamwork is my favorite work
- I am a lifelong learner
The Out of Office
- I go fishing to relax
- I sailed from Australia to Burma
- I surf in summer and snowboard in winter
- I performed spoken word poetry around NYC
UX and ME
The “why” of behavior excites me.
I consider the whole ecosystem, not just the moment of interaction. Before UX, I worked as a editor and copywriter for two years and an Occupational Therapist for eight years. Human behavour intrigues me and solving problems is a reflex that is honed by almost a decade as a human centered professional.
A Masters in Creative Writing gave me the skills and confidence to tell stories focused on realistic human interactions and emotions.
Skills
UX Design
User first design with a strong process of research, synthesis and a solution.
User Research
User interviews, affinity mapping, persona building, identifying user problems
Usability Testing
Website, prototype, and produce usability testing to underpin recommendations
Heuristic Analysis
Adhered to Nielsen Heuristics to determine if the product/site aligns with UX principles
Responsive Web
Designs for mobile-first that is responsive across major breakpoints.
Copy Writing
Writing copy that empowers users to engage with the product
Wireframes/Prototyping
Rapid building of mi-fi wireframes for usability tests before moving into hi-fi prototype.
Creative Strategy
Design strategy based on competitive analysis and UX principles
Tools
Figma
Photoshop
Sketch
Invision
Miro
Slack
Invision Freehand
