About Me

I am a User Experience and User Interface Designer trained at Ironhack in Berlin, with an interest in Web Development and coding languages. My background is in Historical Research and Exhibition Curation.

Being a curious person, I have a varied resume. Since I began working approximately ten years ago, I have held positions ranging from Firefighter to Historian. This same desire to discover and explore lead me to relocated to Berlin, Germany in the Autumn of 2021.

It may seems that going from Historian to UX/UI design is a big change, but l think it is less of one that it might seem. I always want to know how things work, and am fascinated with human behavior. Combined with a passion for helping people and a drive to create, UX/UI has turned out to be a field I am truly passionate about.

Education

December 2022 (anticipated)

User Experience Research and Design, Certification

University of Michigan, online

In progress

December 2022 (anticipated)

Front End Web Development, Certification

Meta, online

In progress

October 2022

UX / UI Bootcamp, Certification

Ironhack School, in person

May 2019

B.S. History

Northern Arizona University

Experience

April 2022 - July 2022

Market Research Interviewer

Kudos Research | Berlin, Germany
My primary responsibility was to contact product users, and conduct interviews with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

Performed qualitative and quantitative research on behalf of international clients.
Conducted interviews with professionals from a variety of industries for the purpose of market research.

January 2020 - September 2021

Collections Manager and Historic Researcher

Mesa Historical Museum | Mesa, Arizona, USA
My primary responsibilities were producing usable research for museum purposes and management of materials collections.

Carried out research on a variety of historical and contemporary topics, especially regarding diversity and cultural history.
Conducted oral history interviews lasting approximately 45 minutes.
Co-created exhibits, including translating my research reports into the museum’s education signage.
Engaged in interorganizational collaboration, such as with cultural institutions and diverse religious congregations.

April 2022 - July 2022

Research Assistant

Martin-Springer Institute | Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Martin-Springer Institute | Flagstaff, Arizona, USA | August 2019 - January 2020
The Martin-Springer Institute's mission is to educate the general public about the holocaust and related issues.

Collaborated closely within a small team to research, preserve and curate a collection of World War II and Holocaust photographs for digital display.