Resume

Experience

UI/UX Web Designer
Vode Lighting
Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

Visual Designer
Vode Lighting
Feb 2020 - Nov 2023

As a UI/UX Web Designer, my mission is to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for websites and web applications. My role combines elements of both design and user experience to enhance the overall usability and satisfaction of users interacting with digital products. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality web experiences and am dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that redefine user experiences.

UI/UX Web Designer Responsibilities:

- Understand the needs of our users and create designs that empower users.

- Create wireframes and prototypes to visualize and iterate on design concepts, ensuring user flows are intuitive and efficient.

- Embrace an iterative design process, incorporating feedback and making adjustments to enhance the user experience over time.

- Organize and structure information in a way that makes sense to users, facilitating easy navigation and comprehension.

- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems.

At Vode Lighting, I create and maintain specification guides, tech sheets, UX focused web designs, eye-catching e-blasts, sales collateral, brand standards, infographics, renderings, visual asset database, templates for standard documents to maintain consistent, clean and cohesive brand identity. Working in the marketing department has created opportunities for cross-departmental work and being able to be a part of multiple product launches. By working closely with departments such as engineering and sales, I get a better understanding of their work style and what they need from us.

3D Artist (Contract)
Houzz
Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

I developed photorealistic renderings of sets and products at Houzz, and was responsible for the construction and lighting of digital environments.

Visualization Specialist
SmithGroup
Feb 2015 to Mar 2017

At SmithGroup, I worked as a visualization specialist, creating high-quality 3D renderings of architectural spaces. My role involved translating design concepts into photorealistic visuals that help communicate ideas clearly to clients and project teams.

I would import digital environments, then apply realistic materials, lighting, and composition to represent how spaces will look and feel before they’re constructed. These visualizations were used in presentations, design development, and marketing, helping clients better understand scale, atmosphere, and design intent.

I also contributed to 2D graphics, motion graphics, and served as the in-house corporate photographer and videographer.

Markets:
Corporate
Healthcare
Higher Education

Design Associate
Minted
Nov 2014 to Jan 2015

Provided exceptional customer service by leveraging design expertise and creative skills to fulfill client orders. Responsibilities included creating customer proofs from artwork templates, editing and customizing pre-made design files, and preparing print-ready files. Managed the full order fulfillment process while communicating directly with customers to clarify design requirements and ensure satisfaction. Additionally, proofread designs for accuracy and quality, and performed photo editing and color correction to optimize print results.

Digital Organizer
San Francisco State University
Jul 2013 to Sept 2013

Organized construction documents, creating digital files for Architects, Engineers, and Planners. Took a 300 square foot room chock full of drawings from 1899 to the present and created an organized digital database for easy access.

B.A. Digital Arts
University of Oregon
Fall 2010 to Summer 2014

B.A. Mandarin, Chinese
University of Oregon
Fall 2010 to Summer 2014

User Experience (UX Design)
UC Berkeley Extension
Spring 2018 to Spring 2019

Graphic Design Courses
UC Berkeley Extension
Fall 2018

Autodesk Maya
3D Training Institute
Spring 2017 to Winter 2017

Adobe After Effects Intermediate
Bay Area Video Coalition (Workshop)
Fall 2016

Event Planner and Speaker
Parents Education Network 
Aug 2006 to Sept 2011

Mentor to Students
Eye to Eye National
Aug 2007 to Sept 2010

Helped plan and run The Parent Education Network conference for children and adults who learn differently. Demonstrated technology applications that aid learning. Spoke on multiple panels about overcoming learning challenges. Also helped write and publish a book about learning differences.

Mentored students with learning disabilities through art. The goal was to help young students gain confidence in themselves, around others, and understand they are not alone in their challenges. These art projects are designed to help one demonstrate how they can succeed.

Skills

Collaborative
Communicative
Empathetic
Organized
Learning
Patient
Teamwork