I listen, learn and provide actionable insight to UX Designers for what users tell me they need. My goal is to create systems that simplify and improve online experiences for users, while meeting business demands and removing obstacles.
RESUME
Work Experience
(2015 - 2022) Vancouver Public SchoolsCareer Connected
Learning Coordinator
Business Lead
Data Management Analyst
(2012 - 2015) Aplos Software / Self-Employed
- Business Consultant
- Marketing Manager
(2012 - 2015) KVPR, KQED, KJWL, NPR, FOX, BBC
- Investigative Journalist
- Radio Producer
Skills
Interviewing
Storytelling
Survey Writing
Figma
Adobe XD
Mural
Data Analytics
Advanced Excel
Google Forms & Sheets
DocuSign Implementation
Education & Certificates
Master of Arts
Communication & Journalism
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
California State University, Fresno
Google UX Design
Coursera
Agile Foundations
Certified Public Accountant (California)
I have lived in Alabama, Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Turkey. I am a citizen of the world; eager to create positive experiences for every user and the NBU's that will improve the quality of their lives and value their time.
Awards & Activities:
Magna Cum Laude with School Honors
Treasurer for Washington State, Skills USA (2016-2020)
Northern California Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) honored this "Quality of Life" episode as the best public affairs program (2010-2011)
KPMG Outstanding Senior Scholarship & Craig School of Business Inspiration Award
Beta Alpha Psi Vice President of Programs and Editor
Clients
USAA, Aplos Software, Flagstone Land Services, Energy Concepts, PK Excavating, Inc.
WRITING SAMPLES
Published in the Huffington Post - Wrote about what it's like to stay home from war when your a military spouse and your partner is deployed for over a year.
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Wrote all blogs for Vancouver School District's FutureMe website.
Wrote my father's memoirs The Westside Kid. Interviewed over 40 people and created book layout. My father lived with Stage IV cancer for 5 years and did more in that time than most do in a lifetime. (2009)
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My work with students was featured in ACTE article "Taking Business to School" for student internship and teacher externship programs that I created for one of the largest school districts in Washington state.
