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Studied the beginning to end UX/UI design process in this fast paced 24 week bootcamp. Learned to conduct user research, build wireframes and prototypes in Figma, and front end development skills to name a few.
UX/UI Design Student
University of Denver
June 2022 - November 2022
As the solo designer on this freelance project, I researched users, created user flows, and designed and prototyped dashboards for the software. I collaborated closely with the company founders and communicated regularly with the developer to ensure smooth design handoffs. Additionally, I presented design variations to stakeholders to align the product with customer needs.
Collaborated with Marketing & Category teams to drive brand and division activity
Supported key projects and deliverables for the monthly planning process. This included reporting on forecast accuracy and trends, monthly and weekly sales, and customer rankings
Business Analyst, Category & Shopper Development
Nestlé
Category Manager Team Lead
Peet's Coffee
I worked across the full Peet's portfolio of brands to translate shopper data into clear, actionable customer insights that drove a 6.2% increase in brand sales year over year.
Presenting these insights, along with market trends and opportunity gaps, to key stakeholders I effectively informed strategic decisions. Leveraging data and category knowledge, I planned aisle space and recommended assortment strategies, resulting in a 20% growth in Points of Distribution across the market.
Throughout, I managed several high-visibility projects and customer presentations and ensured that all deliverables were user-focused, detailed, and impactful.
UX/UI Designer
Soundtrace
Product Designer
Joel's Kitchen
I designed and launched product interfaces for both app and desktop for this social media start up, leading to a 33% increase in user signups year over year. By aligning with internal stakeholders, I created a seamless solution that met business goals. I also led design sprints with developer and product manager, which reduced the product development cycle by nearly 25%. Additionally, I implemented a design system that streamlined the design process and ensured consistent brand cohesion across all platforms.
August 2023 - current
January 2023 - July 2023
January 2017 - June 2022
August 2015 - January 2017
Full time student. Also minored in Political Science. Worked as a student ambassador and campus tour guide for 3 of my 4 years and studied in Luxembourg for a semester as well.
District Sales Leader
Nestlé
July 2012 - July 2015
Bachelor of Arts & Science in Psychology
Miami University
Managed a team of 14 employees: leading daily sales operations, training, and performance & planning the labor budget
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Drove revenue of $13M in sales in the district
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Prepared and presented business reviews with our grocery accounts
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Owned area’s unique labor model to create cost visibility for the team
August 2008 - May 2012