With 17+ years of experience, I am a seasoned designer specializing in the intersection of graphic and user experience design. I blend creative strategy with user-centered principles to build accessible, high-impact digital solutions.

My expertise lies in navigating complex design challenges through clear communication and strategic advocacy. I am a lifelong learner dedicated to evolving alongside the industry to meet the needs of every user.

Work Experience

    • Plan and conduct all aspects of user testing including script writing, scheduling, leading video interviews and analyzing user feedback.

    • Provide various artifacts such as user personas, journey maps, task-flow diagrams, sketches, wireframes and design documents.

    • Comfortable presenting to clients and stakeholders while gracefully defending design choices and concepts.

    • Collaborate across multiple-functional teams to define project goals, meet client needs and offer creative solutions for feasibility and accessibility challenges.

    • Designed intuitive user experiences for a variety of learning management systems and online learning experiences.

    • Worked seamlessly with project managers and developers to improve functionality and design issues by adding accurate progress bar to assure ease of use.

    • Redesigned user experience and developed solutions for pain points increasing teacher usage by 6%.

    • Presented designs for review, accepted constructive feedback and offered solutions which fit the needs of users, stakeholders, and McGraw Hill.

    • Facilitated and guided a series of 8 user testing sessions with teachers and high school age students.

    • Conceptualized an internal tool for the content team to help streamline the process of building lesson collections for the Actively Learn Website.

    • Involved in all phases of product development from ideation to final design by collaborating with instructional designer in gamifying financial lessons.

    • Served as the Lead Creative during client-facing video meetings to present best design and functionality strategies.

    • Created engaging digital designs and learning experiences for kindergarten through higher education environments.

    • Worked in concert with overseas production department to explore functionality capabilities while pushing the boundaries of designs.

    • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts and Instructional Designers to meet the requested requirements and goals of each project.

    • Collaborated with Creative Director and Rendering Artists to utilize asset library to create effective exterior designs within client parameters and budget restrictions.

    • Developed a vision and style guide for each project to help clients narrow options, efficiently select materials, and implement a consistent and functional design.

    • Executed revisions and updates efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.

    • Created impactful digital marketing campaigns, including 30-60 page Offering Memorandums, from ideation to final launch for new properties.

    • Created time-sensitive proposals with the utmost accuracy in a short turnaround time with minimal direction.

    • Implemented a full rebranding of marketing using a new style guide.

    • Developed a streamlined process for 3 brokers to utilize when submitting marketing requests allowing projects to be prioritized and executed more efficiently.

    • Integrated marketing tools, including email campaigns and postcards, to deliver optimum lead generating results for agents.

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

  • Creative problem solving

  • Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Quality assurance at every phase of the design process

  • Product ideation and wireframing from low fidelity to high fidelity

  • User Testing process from Interviews, script writing, execution and report

  • Visual and Layout Design

Core Competencies

Adobe Creative
Cloud:
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
Bridge

Technical Skills

User Experience
Design:
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
InVision

Microsoft 365:
Excel
Word
Outlook,
Teams,
PowerPoint
OneDrive

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art,
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts,
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA

Education

Other Creative Outlets:

"The Messy Goddess" text logo, pink and black, stylized fonts.
Multilayered beaded necklace with pink, green, and blue beads on a white bust.
Close-up of colorful beaded earrings with purple, clear, and multicolored beads on silver hooks.

Handmade Beaded Jewelry

My fascination with jewelry started early. By age 12, I was hand-rolling polymer clay beads to craft my own pieces, but everything changed after my first bead show in Rhode Island. I was hooked. Switching to pre-made beads allowed me to master wire work and hand-forge my own clasps—I loved the thrill of completing a full design in a single sitting. Driven to share my work, I launched my Etsy shop in 2008, drawing constant inspiration from the natural beauty of Mother Nature.

Observing my surroundings

Living in New England for most of my life I love being outdoors and exploring. Specifically the changing seasons and all the splendor each one brings. I lived in Los Angeles for 8 years and returned to New England in 2022.

You can find me walking or hiking in the woods or along the ocean front taking pictures. I usually take photos with my iPhone and sometimes I shoot with my Cannon Rebel XTI with a 17 - 70mm lens. Check out some of my photography below. Enjoy!

A person wearing a backpack and sunglasses, squatting on a trail with a scenic mountain and cloudy sky in the background.

Exploration through photography

Let’s Work Together