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Education
Carnegie Mellon University
- M.S. Human-Computer Interaction, August 2009.
- B.S. Information Systems, May 2006.
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Relevant Work Experience
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute |
Interaction DesignerMay 2008 - Present
Contribute design direction for the Virtual Training Environment, (VTE)
- Contributed toward the user experience and interaction, as well as documentation, graphical elements, and general communication. Research and integrate design strategies, product specifications, and user expectations into product capabilities. Provide accessible, proactive, and communicative design support to multiple development efforts.
Carnegie Mellon School of Design |
Computer Technology MangerJuly 1997 - May 2008
Manage web development team, establish vision and direction of website, (www.design.cmu.edu)
- Maintenance of three local area networks, three cluster facilities and support over 200+ users and 170+ machines on these networks as well as a log of software/hardware breakdowns; created a work response system for faculty, staff and graduate equipment; consultation on all computing purchases, hiring/management of student monitors; computer cluster budget monitoring; expertise in necessary computer modifications related to administrative computing; and provided assistance to faculty for digital projects. Performed under minimal supervision. Made daily purchases of data supplies, hardware and software. Hired all student computer consultants. Researched/recommended software/hardware purchases based on budgetary constraints, experience and research. Taught two courses, "Practical Web Skills" and “Introduction to Programming in Design".
Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science |
Executive AssistantApril 1996 - July 1997
Support of two Professors, Mahadev Satyanarayanan and Garth Gibson
- Responsibilities include purchasing of software and hardware for two projects, support of two faculty, interaction with campus community, external visitors and 20+ students daily. Administrative experience, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Web design and maintenance for the Systems area and Coda and Odyssey Projects. .
Guide Runners |
Technology ConsultantSpring 2007
Nonprofit that provides guided assistance for visually impaired athletes (www.guiderunners.org)
- Facilitated nonprofit organization’s technology planning, management, and integration.
MyHealthCafe |
Product Designer & DeveloperSummer 2005
Startup Company within the personal health industry
- Used research, communication, creativity, and coordination skills to deliver finished product on schedule, within budget.
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Skills
- Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Microsoft Office, OmniGraffle, and Flash.
- Development: JavaScript, Flex, ActionScript, HTML, PHP and CSS. Exposure to SQL, Visual Basic, automated testing tools.
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Honors & Awards
- Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts Citizenship Award 2006
- Panelist at Adobe Max Designer/Developer Conference 2008
- Guest Speaker at AIGA Conference, Boston April 2008
- Adobe Partners By Design Advisory Board 2007 - present
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Activities
- Carnegie Mellon Computer Steering Committee 2008
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor 1996 - Present
- Women at the School of Computer Science Committee and Outreach Team 2008 - Present
