EDUCATION
User Experience Design | CareerFoundry | Sept. 2020 - June 2021
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A project-based and self-paced UX/UI education lead by senior level industry experts.
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Used the design thinking process to create three projects:
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A risk assessment tool to help buyers find their perfect investment property
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A medical information organization and mental wellness app for breast cancer patients
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A vocabulary app for dedicated readers
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B.S. - Photojournalism | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale | 2011
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Major: Photojournalism
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Minor: Sociology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Recovery Specialist | Airrosti | August 2016 - Present
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Direct and educate rehabilitation exercises for up to 16 patients a day.
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Collaborate with the doctor in providing individualized treatment for each patient based on their specific musculoskeletal pain and/or dysfunction.
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Lead with empathy and respect, and problem solve when patients struggle with their rehab.
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Increase patient volume by setting up and attending local events with employer partnerships.
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Present information about our processes, and lead hands-on short courses.
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Build and maintain relationships with health care providers, gym owners, and community leaders.
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Key strengths: empathy, patience, communication, collaboration, problem solving
Staff Photojournalist | Odessa American | Dec. 2012 - July 2016
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Covered between two to six assignments a day from a standpoint of visual storytelling.
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Adapted to each scenario quickly - from breaking news to local politics to sports.
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Collaborated and planned with reporters and editors to help best tell stories that resonate with readers.
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Participated in monthly critiques of images that were published from the previous month.
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Excelled at time management due to overlapping events and the constraints of deadlines.
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Key Strengths: storytelling, detail-oriented, time management, fact gathering
SKILLS
Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication, Design Thinking, Empathy, Flexibility, Prototyping, Information Architecture, User-Centered Design, User Research, User Testing, Wireframing
TOOLS
Anima, Adobe XD, Airtable, Figma, Google Workspace, iWork, Marvel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Notion, Photoshop, Slack