Who I am
A relentless problem solver and creative-minded systems thinker, I am a UX designer who also enjoys branding, motion design, and data visualization. While working at IBM, I have shown my enthusiasm and aptitude for immersing myself into complex problems, and I especially loves projects that merge design with data and technology. For fun, I explore cartography, from mapping the relationship between voting and education, to visualizing the terrain of the Swiss Alps.
Experience
IBM
Designer Intern, IBM Power Design Team
May 2024 – August 2024, Austin, TX
- Conducted three competitive analyses to validate IBM Power's product roadmap, leading to the creation of a new hill (product value statement)
- Migrated Sketch components to Figma, updating them to the current version of IBM's design system while also designing new components and templates to improve designer efficiency
- Co-managed event programming for a worldwide cohort of around 29 design interns
IBM
Innovation Designer Intern
May 2023 – August 2023, Chicago, IL
- Organized team of designers, developers, and data scientists for an AI financial advisor project for internal hackathon, working with designers on the user interface using Figma
- Facilitated design thinking workshop alongside other interns using Mural to help 14 designers develop and take ownership of initiatives
- Taught design team how to use Figma and IBM's design system
Optimal Assessment
UX Designer
January 2023 – May 2025, Syracuse, NY
- Designed a minimum viable product using Figma for an educational technology platform to assist professors in creating courses for diverse learning styles
- Won first place and $4000 in business pitch competition alongside partner
- Conducted user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and secondary research
CuseHacks
Creative Director
September 2022 – May 2025, Syracuse, NY
- Rebranded a hackathon with a new brand strategy, logo, colors, typography, and brand collateral
- Revitalized inactive Instagram account by designing posts to build excitement, grow brand presence, and communicate event information, resulting in a 4.5% increase in followers
- Designed new website using Figma and collaborated with a developer to code the site
Skills and Certifications
UI and UX Design
Figma, FigJam, Adobe XD, Mural
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Motion Design, Video, and 3D
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Blender
Web Development and Analytics
HTML, CSS, Webflow, Google Analytics
Productivity
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design, May 2025
Minor: Information Management and Technology
GPA: 3.8 | Dean's List
Photo by Arthur Maiorella