Skills
Usability Testing
Research Methodologies
Surveys
Interviews
Figma
Wireframing
Prototyping
Writing
Adobe XD
MS Office
Communication
Analytical
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Overview
Finds, analyzes, and interprets data that provides insight into user needs. Contributes to all stages of UX design with the goal of making products that offer a seamless, easy experience. Skilled at conducting usability studies, surveys and interviews, user personas, competitive audits, and user-journey maps. My career has been based on working with people, teams and disparate groups of people, with diverging opinions and goals. I excel at navigating effectively difficult waters and collaborating with team members to identify and understand needs. My background as an educator has provided me refined skills at conveying information in a clear and convincing manner. I also know how use data to tell the story of users and their needs.
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Work Experience
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UX Researcher
Freelance, February 2023-Present
Usability testing
Interviews and surveys
Insight and analysis
Market and user research
SVN Creviston Realty
Real Estate Researcher , 2018 - 2019
Property research
Database management and development
Gwinnett County Schools
Educator, 2007-2016
Instrumental Music Teacher (grades 9-12)
Music Program Director
Music Technology Instructor
Student assessments and records
Event Production
Freelance, 2000-2022
Event planning
Audio and lighting tech
Weddings and corporate events
Education
1994-1998
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Music
2004-2006
Georgia State University
Teacher Certification Program
UX Training
2022-2023
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
2024
Memorisely UX Research Bootcamp
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