Resume

I'm currently looking for full-time positions on UX research and design for 2023

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology
Sep 2021 - May 2023
Master of science in Human-Computer Interaction                        
Relevant Coursework: Research Methods for HCI, Physical Prototyping
University of Wisconsin-Madison          
Sep 2015 - May 2019
Bachelor of science in Nutritional Science - Dietetics                                                
Certificate in: Digital Studies                                                                                   
Relevant Coursework: Abnormal psychology, Statistics, General Business, Computer Sciences, Digital Art, Web design

Experience

2022/01  - 2023/05

Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduate Research Assistant: Aware Home & MCIEP
· Conduct literature reviews for insights on people's perceptions of assistive robots in a smart home environment
· Assist in creating research plans and conducting user research to evaluate how legged assistive robots help human users complete daily tasks in a smart home environment
· Led and conducted interviews with mild cognitive impairment(MCI) members for meal-prep assistive device design

2022/05  - 2022/08

Cardlytics
User Experience Research Intern
· Led a 3-week long diary study with 20 participants on bank customer cashback behaviors to inform B2C product design
· Conducted and analyzed 40 interview sessions
· Delivered findings to cross-functional teams to inform foundational user behaviors

2022/01  - 2022/07

ZenVR
Product Design & Research Intern
· Planned and conducted research for adding multiplayer modes to a VR meditation system
· Designed and prototyped a new multiplayer interaction using Figma

2020/10  - 2021/01

GNC China
Marketing research intern
· Collected and analyzed data on consumers, competitors and market place to identify market trends
· Researched consumer opinions & marketing strategies and proposed campaign ideas accordingly
· Created graphic representations of data to translate research into readable content
· Reviewed academic literature and collected clinical supports for new product campaigns

2019/09  - 2019/12

National Public Radio
Web design intern — Distribution Division
· Led redesigns of two radio distribution websites
· Conducted UX research by website analytics, competitive analyses and user interviews
· Collaborated with marketing team to created interactive designs by way of user flow diagrams, site maps, and interactive prototypes in Webflow
· Redesigned UI for two websites that matches NPR.org brand
· Created motion graphics for email marketing and division brand

2019/05 - 2019/08

Apollo DAE, Inc.
User experience design & Project management intern
· Collaborated with developers to create user flows and wireframes for mobile and web apps
· Developed a design thinking course curriculum for design and development interns
· Supervised 20+ interns’ progress of projects & courses

2019/01 - 2019/05

Wisconsin Local Food Network
Graphic design intern
· Designed fliers and social media graphics for WLFN events and meetings with a consistent theme

2018/09 - 2019/05

ChineseUndergraduate Student Association
Communication team member
· Designed digital and print materials for student events featuring 5 U.S. universities and 300+ audiences
· Took and edited photos for student events
· Participated in interviews and promotional video productions for student singing and dancing events

2018/01 - 2018/05

SlowFood UW-Madison
Outreach team intern
· Facilitated the creation of new campus partnerships and agenda of workshops to hold
· Communicated regularly with Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) to plan, budget, and source for workshops throughout semester for 15 participants
· Represented Slow Food UW at events on campus and in the Madison community

2016/02 - 2018/09    

UW-MadisonWisconsin Union  
General kitchen staff
· Entry level food prep for catering
· Worked with Chefs in a professional scratch production kitchen

2016/03 - 2016/04   

DaneCounty Farmers' Market winter breakfast team 
Volunteer helper
· Helped prepare ingredients and cooked nutritious dishes for seniors
· Served food with welcoming customer service

Skill

Design & Research

· User interview
· Survey research
· Data analysis
· Competitive analysis
· Affinity mapping
· Focus group
· Diary study
· Wireframing
· UI design
· Prototyping 
· User testing  

Software

· Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
· Microsoft office software  
· Sketch
· Figma
· Axure 
· InVision
· WordPress
· Miro  
· User Interview
· Qualtrics
· Airtable
· Smartsheet

Language

· English (advanced)
· Mandarin (native)