Resume
Resume
Education
Education
Michigan State University – E. Lansing, MI | May 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Experience Architecture | GPA: 3.8 | Dean’s List
Michigan State University – E. Lansing, MI | May 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Experience Architecture | GPA: 3.8 | Dean’s List
Work Experience
Work Experience
Information Architect Intern at Michigan State University – E. Lansing MI | January 2025 - Present
Conducting a comprehensive content audit of the university’s advising website to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement.
Developing recommendations for a site redesign focused on improving information architecture, navigation, and accessibility to better serve students.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Digital Rhetoric – E. Lansing MI | January 2025 - Present
Prepared lecture slides and discussion activities to support course instruction and enhance student understanding.
Facilitated a hybrid learning environment, ensuring accessibility for both in-person and online students.
Developed strategies to improve in-class engagement, fostering interactive discussions and participation.
Lead Researcher & Designer at WIDE Research Lab – E. Lansing, MI | May 2024 – Present
Reconstructing the Sherlockian.net website and redeveloped a WordPress theme to remove outdated tools for improved performance.
Redesigned the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes website, improving usability, accessibility, and content strategy to serve its global community better.
Conducted a detailed website inventory audit for Sherlockian.net, cataloging 2,700+ entries across 153 pages, ensuring content accuracy and discoverability while documenting the audit process to improve future maintenance.
Led 3 research and design projects focused on improving digital experiences through information architecture, usability, and content strategy.
UX Research Intern at Eli Review – E. Lansing MI | August 2024 – February 2025
Conducted a comprehensive content audit of a 104-page website, leveraging user research to enhance content structure and improve user experience.
Developed and presented research reports summarizing key findings to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Led regular meetings with supervisors to ensure alignment and incorporate feedback.
Project Advisory & IT Audit Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | May 2023 – August 2023
Researched UX & interface experiences, recommending improved internal audit software through user interviews and surveys.
Designed and administered surveys and interviews to collect feedback from Enterprise Audit leaders.
Presented researching findings in high-level thinking to senior executives utilizing data visualization.
Information Architect Intern at Michigan State University – E. Lansing MI | January 2025 - Present
Conducting a comprehensive content audit of the university’s advising website to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement.
Developing recommendations for a site redesign focused on improving information architecture, navigation, and accessibility to better serve students.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Digital Rhetoric – E. Lansing MI | January 2025 - Present
Prepared lecture slides and discussion activities to support course instruction and enhance student understanding.
Facilitated a hybrid learning environment, ensuring accessibility for both in-person and online students.
Developed strategies to improve in-class engagement, fostering interactive discussions and participation.
Lead Researcher & Designer at WIDE Research Lab – E. Lansing, MI | May 2024 – Present
Redesigned the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes website, improving usability, accessibility, and content strategy.
Conducted a detailed website inventory content audit for Sherlockian.net, cataloging 2,700+ entries across 153 pages.
Reconstructed the Sherlockian.net website and the child theme to pull it out of outdated tools in WordPress.
Developed heuristic markups to document the audit process and improve future workflows.
Reconstructing the Sherlockian.net website and redeveloped a WordPress theme to remove outdated tools for improved performance.
Redesigned the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes website, improving usability, accessibility, and content strategy to serve its global community better.
Conducted a detailed website inventory audit for Sherlockian.net, cataloging 2,700+ entries across 153 pages, ensuring content accuracy and discoverability while documenting the audit process to improve future maintenance.
Led 3 research and design projects focused on improving digital experiences through information architecture, usability, and content strategy.
UX Content Audit Intern at Eli Review – E. Lansing MI | August 2024 – February 2025
Conducted a comprehensive content audit of a 104-page website, leveraging user research to enhance content structure and improve user experience.
Developed and presented research reports summarizing key findings to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Led regular meetings with supervisors to ensure alignment and incorporate feedback.
Project Advisory & IT Audit Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | May 2023 – August 2023
Researched UX & interface experiences, recommending improved internal audit software through user interviews and surveys.
Designed and administered surveys and interviews to collect feedback from Enterprise Audit leaders.
Presented researching findings in high-level thinking to senior executives utilizing data visualization.
Other Relevant Experiences
Other Relevant Experiences
Lead of the Experience Research Team | MSU Designathon | October 2024 – Present
Led a team to research and benchmark existing designathons, analyzing how other universities structure their events to ensure the best outcome for the first-ever MSU Designathon, 100+ applicants.
Co-designed the official MSU Designathon website, ensuring an intuitive user experience and clear event communication.
Built partnerships with companies, organizations, businesses, and industry professionals to secure funding, workshops, and keynote speakers, ensuring a diverse and enriching participant experience.
Designed an inclusive event strategy to accommodate students of various backgrounds, skill levels, and disciplines.
High-Fidelity Prototype in Interaction Design | Stardew Fields | August - September 2024
Created a project that had to fit the requirements of remixing the game BINGO
Developed, researched, and deployed an idea around the video game ‘Stardew Valley’ in mind of creating a mod pack game to play alongside.
Created a high-fidelity prototype in Figma with detailed typographies, elements created from scratch.
Design Systems Thinking Research Project | Capital Area Transportation Authority | November – December 2023
Identified and analyzed shortcomings in Lansing’s bus system services using UX research and information architecture.
Conducted a survey to gather information on differences in transportation rates, how people access this information, and to investigate user pain points.
Lead of the Experience Research Team | MSU Designathon | October 2024 – Present
Led a team to research and benchmark existing designathons, analyzing how other universities structure their events to ensure the best outcome for the first-ever MSU Designathon, 100+ applicants.
Co-designed the official MSU Designathon website, ensuring an intuitive user experience and clear event communication.
Built partnerships with companies, organizations, businesses, and industry professionals to secure funding, workshops, and keynote speakers, ensuring a diverse and enriching participant experience.
Designed an inclusive event strategy to accommodate students of various backgrounds, skill levels, and disciplines.
High-Fidelity Prototype in Interaction Design | Stardew Fields | August - September 2024
Created a project that had to fit the requirements of remixing the game BINGO
Developed, researched, and deployed an idea around the video game ‘Stardew Valley’ in mind of creating a mod pack game to play alongside.
Created a high-fidelity prototype in Figma with detailed typographies, elements created from scratch.
Design Systems Thinking Research Project | Capital Area Transportation Authority | November – December 2023
Identified and analyzed shortcomings in Lansing’s bus system services using UX research and information architecture.
Conducted a survey to gather information on differences in transportation rates, how people access this information, and to investigate user pain points.