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• Product designer with lots of experience, interested in systems and experiences
• Currently working in at 1Password for the Design System team
• Experienced with front-end and web development
• Seeking 2025 new grad oppurtunities!

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Product Design Intern @ 1Password

Jan 2025 - Present

• Established and implemented the layout and spacing guidance for the Knox design system by auditing existing company products and researching other systems’ approaches.
• Advocated for a user-focused approach, which eliminated redundant design processes without breaking existing designs by carefully consolidating published Figma libraries and increasing intuitive discoverability.

UX/UI Design & Development Intern @ IBM

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

• Led a major redesign effort that increased user success rate from 65% to 97% by conducting and synthesizing user research then translating data into tangible desktop and mobile designs by collaborating with the development team.
• Implemented a more intuitive user flow with a smooth end-to-end journey and reduced cognitive load for hundreds of users, simplifying the content production process which tripled the output year-over-year.
• Expedited the product design and development process by pioneering a design system and library with Figma components, design patterns, design tokens, and working code while following W3C accessibility best practices.
• Ensured seamless user experiences across all products by overseeing and contributing to the front-end implementation using Ruby on Rails, Javascript, CSS, and HTML as well as maintaining active communication with the developers.
• Achieved a 5% increase in user engagement by redefining user goals and better incorporating call-to-action items, working alongside the cross-functional team to maintain product quality.

Web Developer @ Matrix

Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

Website & Social Media Assistant @ York University

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

• Designed a centralized portfolio hub for 3,000+ students by abridging different user needs of different user personas.
• Adhered to a third-party design branding and incorporated the institution’s existing digital brand while committing to accessibility by following W3C accessibility best practices starting with low-fidelity wireframes.
• Proposed alternative design solutions in the face of new project scope, allowing the project to continue and succeed.

Graphic Design & Multimedia Assistant @ York University

May 2022 - Apr 2023

• Ensured 100,000+ social media followers were informed of events and resources by creating physical and digital marketing material, from banners, posters, and pamphlets to social media posts, LCD graphics, and motion graphics.
• Adhered to the institution’s design guide to reinforce the institution’s online presence through visual design.
• Maximized workflow efficiency by establishing new communication workflows between management and staff, as well as formalizing organization methods for file management and hand-offs.

Visual Designer @ White Elephant Agency

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

• Worked on various cross-platform design projects using various design tools.
• Ensured smooth developer hand-off allowing for high-quality implementation.

Graphic Designer & Research Assistant @ Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research

May 2023 - Aug 2023

• Identified design needs by collaborating with the research team and interpreting the research.
• Visualized research findings using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.

Fabrication Lab Monitor - Department of Design @ York University

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

• Ensured all lab machinery operated properly.
• Assisted students with printing their design work, especially complex physical design projects.
• Relayed student needs to the Design Technicians to ensure students have the necessary material to produce their best work.

Co-President @ Design Students’ Association

Apr 2022 - Present 

• Led a team of 20 executives, spearheaded meetings, delegated tasks, and moderated community events.
• United 250+ students by doubling resources, events, and design studio tours.
• Doubled student engagement across various social media platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

Project Manager @ DESN Grad Show 2025

Sep 2024 - Present 

• Established formal documentation and hand-off processes for the DESN Grad Show year after year.
• Ensured the project management team was on track to completing deliverables by establishing an efficient workflow and conducting weekly meetings.
• Oversaw the Digital and Web committee, providing resources and guidance.

Editorial Designer @ Artichoke Magazine

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

• Engage the York University Winters College community by collaborating with authors and designing spreads adhering to the Artichoke Magazine style guide.

Software

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

• Figma
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Lightroom
• Photoshop
• Experience Design (XD)
• Webflow
• WordPress
• FigJam

Languages & Frameworks

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

• CSS + SASS/SCSS + Tailwind CSS
• HTML
• Javascript + jQuery + Alpine.js
• Python
• Ruby on Rails

Skillsets

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

• Design Systems
• Prototyping
• Web Development
• User Research
• User Testing
• User Interface Design
• User Centered Design

RGD Award for UX Design

2023

Brazilian Ball Fine Arts Awards

2023

Cumulative Undergraduate Scholarship ($16,000)

2021 - 2024

Runner-up for ProtoJam

2022

Bachelors's of Design, Specialized Honours

York University

• GPA: 3.9/4.0
• Expected graduation: June 2025