Creative design Honors Student with 5+ years of visual design experience, formal education and hands-on practice in UX design and project management. Brings a strategic eye for aesthetics and functionality, with a passion for inclusive design, systems thinking, and storytelling that connects. Known for adaptability, collaborative spirit, and the ability to dive into new challenges with creativity and focus.

 

 

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EDUCATION

 

University of North Texas  |  B.A. Design Management & UX Strategy, Minor in E-Commerce/UX & Marketing  |  2022–2026 | GPA: 3.9 | Honors Student

 

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EXPERIENCE

 

UX/UI Intern

SYFT Fashion - AI Startup | September 2025 - Present (4 Months)

• Designed and prepared brand guidelines, including 36 logo options and 6 color palettes, to define SYFT’s visual identity and support social media and marketing materials, following and developing new Design Systems.

• Mapped user flows and composed empathy maps to optimize onboarding, improving the Chrome extension quiz, login, and profile experience.

• Wireframed and prototyped the extension in Figma, integrating a landing page, closet function, and streamlined profile; collaborated with developers

• Explored AI tools and models for design, prototyping, and image generation to stay up to date.

 

Illustrator & Visual Designer 

Bird House Publications LLC | Sep 2024 – Present (1 year, 4 months)

• Hand-illustrated a 54-page children’s book, refining characters, scenes, and visual humor to convey an accessible social-emotional message.

• Developed storyboards, concept art, and visual guidelines; collaborated with authors to balance expressive storytelling with clarity.

• Oversaw the full publishing process, including print, digital, and interactive formats, while designing a cohesive website, merchandise, and brand assets.

• Managed social media, events, and fundraisers, achieving #1 New Release rankings on Amazon, selling 85 copies in three days, and raising $300+ for local animal rescue.

 

Workforce Experience Intern

The Smith Agency | March 2024 – January 2026 (1 year 9 months)

• Led a full website redesign and internal data overhaul, improving user flow, branding, and trust for clients and applicants.

• Composed low- and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and automated forms, increasing application efficiency and engagement.

• Developed a password-protected Team Hub to centralize resources and streamline onboarding for national staff.

• Managed end-to-end hiring and training processes, personally onboarding 30+ new hires per quarter and boosting applications by 72.8%.

Wholesale Sales & Market Experience 

• Achieved daily sales of up to $30,000 across diverse product lines (home, fashion, wellness).

• Merchandised product for wholesale markets, customizing presentations based on buyer behavior and feedback.

• Formed strong interpersonal and cross-brand communication skills in fast-paced environments.

 

Kitchen Lead - Certified Manager and Trainer

Chipotle Mexican Grill | July 2023 – Present (2.5 years)

 

UX Research & Design Assistant

University of North Texas Digital Libraries – User Interface Dept | Feb 2025 – September 2025 (8 Months)

• Improved UNT Libraries’ Advanced Search page to simplify navigation, clarify purpose, and improve usability for users unfamiliar with Boolean logic.

• Conducted user research, including testing and feedback sessions, to identify pain points with dense filters and unclear interface elements.

• Created wireframes, prototypes, and multiple design iterations, collaborating with the Digital Libraries team to refine layout and hierarchy.

• Designed accessible and educational content aligning with state standards for the Texas History for Teachers archive.

 

 

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SELECT PROJECTS

 

National Retail Federation x Macy’s University Challenge – Team Lead, Finalist |  March 2025 - Jan 2026

• Led a team to represent the University of North Texas in a national business case competition with development of a 20-slide case study pitch deck for Macy’s Inc., balancing data, visuals, and storytelling for executive-level presentation.

• Conducted user research with 100+ survey responses, prototyped the website product, and 3D modeled in-store concepts/visual merchandising.

• Built financial forecasts and KPIs to ensure feasibility, scalability, and ROI.

• Led Q&A with Macy’s executives, and represented UNT on a national stage, reaching finals as one of the top three teams among 65+ nationwide.

 

Wordpress Semester Project | December 2025 

• Audited and revitalized a small business WordPress site using CSS/HTML, ensuring ADA/WCAG accessibility and full screen-reader compatibility.

• Produced plain-text page layouts and restructured content to support a visually impaired client’s workflow.

• Balanced visual improvements with usability, creating an experience tailored to blind and low-vision users.

 

 

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SKILLS

 

UX & Product Design: Figma, Wireframing, Prototyping, Accessibility Auditing, Usability Testing, Information Architecture

Research & Strategy: Survey Design, User Interviews, UX Writing, Workflow Optimization, Digital Accessibility (WCAG), User Insights, 

Tools & Tech: Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, JavaScript (basic), CMS (Wix), Excel, Slack

Business & Ops: Project Management, Visual Branding, Automation (HoneyBook), Metadata Structuring, Management Experience, Customer Service,

 

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CERTIFICATIONS
Essential Skills in Adobe Photoshop 2025 Professional Certificate  – Mar 2025 | Career Essentials in GitHub Professional Certificate – Mar 2025 | Gold Seal Award for Illustration, Texas Art Education Association  – January 2022