Resume

Education

Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Human-Computer Interaction, Dec 2010
B.S. Information Systems & Human-Computer Interaction, May 2010
Minor: Communication Design | Cumulative GPA: 3.86 / 4.00


Work Experience

    Google Inc. Interaction Designer
    Mountain View, CA | Jan 2011
  • I will be working on the User Experience Team to help define user interfaces and gauge the usability of new and existing Google products and features
    Human-Computer Interaction Institute. Teaching Assistant
    Pittsburgh, PA | Oct 2010 – Dec 2010
  • I will be a TA in the fall for Introduction to Human Computer Interaction for Technology Executives taught by Brad Myers. I plan to help students understand techniques and systematic procedures for creating usable and useful designs and systems
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Capstone Project
    Pittsburgh, PA and Mountain View, CA | Jan 2010 – Aug 2010
  • Working with a group of five masters students in Carnegie Mellon's Human-Computer Interaction Institute with a task to design an efficient planning interface for real-time execution of human space missions.
  • Document designer, which includes data visualizations, concept mapping, and the communication of ideas through reports, presentations, and a project website
    LotterShelly LLC. Interaction Designer
    Pittsburgh, PA | Summer 2008, Summer 2009
  • Assisted in the design process for various clients of a strategic design consulting firm including the creation of affinity diagrams, whiteboard sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity user interface designs, and prototypes
  • Met with clients regularly and presented concepts to key decision makers
    Carnegie Mellon University Graphic Designer
    Pittsburgh, PA | Sept 2008 – June 2009
  • Create posters, t-shirts, logos and signage for Student Life, Student Activities, and Student Health about on campus events and activities
    ID Tech Camps Instructor
    Pittsburgh, PA | June 2007 – August 2007
  • Taught students ages 7-17 on the subjects of Game Modding, Video Game Creation, and Website Design

Activities

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Chapter President
    Nov 2008 – Nov 2009
  • Led the transformation and reorganization of the chapter to win the Most Improved Award both locally at Carnegie Mellon and nationally among over 275 chapters
    University Student Affairs Council
    Fall 2009
  • Selected by faculty as one of 10 students to meet regularly with the Dean of Student Affairs to share ideas, insights and suggestions for campus life
    Carnegie Mellon Concert Choir
    Sept 2006 – Sept 2008
    Carnegie Mellon Rowing Club
    Sept 2006 – Sept 2007
    The Cut Music Magazine: Web Developer
    Sept 2006 – Sept 2009
  • Helped establish Carnegie Mellon’s first music magazine by creating a web presence and art for the monthly issues: www.thecutmagazine.com
    BHCI Student Advisory Council
    Sept 2008 – Present
  • Selected among peers to help improve the undergraduate HCI community by facilitating discussions for interested students and organizing social events
    Scotch & Soda Theatre
    Sept 2006 – Present
    Carnegie Mellon Orientation Counselor
    Aug 2008, Aug 2009

    Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Apple iWork
  • Adobe Flex
  • Autodesk 3Ds Max
  • CogTool

    Development

  • XHTML, CSS, Javascript
  • Java
  • Actionscript
  • Ruby, Rails
  • PHP

    HCI Methods

  • Contextual Inquiry
  • Contextual Design
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Keystroke Level Modeling
  • Think-Aloud Protocol

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