Education
Michigan State University
College of Engineering
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
College of Communication and Arts
East Lansing, MI
Work Experience
Student Ambassador
Michigan State University
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
East Lansing, MI
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Created and led hands-on workshops teaching HTML, CSS, and Python fundamentals to 30+ K-12 students
HTML CSS Python
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Developed beginner-friendly web development curriculum emphasizing accessibility and user-centered design principles
Web Development Accessibility User-Centered Design
- Presented technical concepts to diverse audiences at large-scale STEM events (300+ students) including STEM Day and Introduce a Girl to Engineering
- Facilitated leadership development activities helping young women build confidence in technical fields
Product Engineer Intern
Crowe LLP
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Grand Rapids, MI
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Designed and prototyped interactive UI components using Adobe XD for implementation on company's internal design system serving 2,000+ employees
Adobe XD UI Design
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Developed web-based annotation library that streamlined communication workflow between clients, UX designers, and frontend developers, reducing review cycle time
HTML CSS JavaScript
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Implemented new UI elements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript aligned with enterprise design system standards
HTML CSS JavaScript
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Conducted competitive research on UI/UX trends to improve design system accessibility and usability
UI/UX Research
Marketing & Graphic Design Intern
The Center for Spartan Engineering
Oct 2019 - May 2021
East Lansing, MI
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Developed custom illustrations, infographics, and visual content that aligned with brand identity and improved visual communication
Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design
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Managed social media content strategy across Instagram and Facebook (3,000+ followers), creating cohesive visual storytelling
Instagram Facebook Content Strategy
- Increased social media engagement by 300-400% through strategic content creation and original graphic designs
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Created and distributed weekly HTML email newsletters using Handshake, increasing event engagement and student participation
HTML Email Marketing Handshake
Research & Development Intern
Sigma Machine Inc
May 2019 - Aug 2019
Kalamazoo, MI
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Created 3D models and technical documentation for robot arm systems using Autodesk, developing blueprint for new manufacturing cell configuration
Autodesk 3D Modeling Technical Documentation
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Designed standardized documentation templates for HR and Quality departments, establishing consistent visual and organizational standards company-wide
Documentation Design
Projects
Dynamic Portfolio & Resume System
Full-stack web application with database-driven content management
2025
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Built full-stack portfolio with React frontend and Flask backend featuring database-driven resume system with normalized MySQL schema
React Flask MySQL
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Engineered normalized SQL database schema with automated CSV import pipeline, deployed containerized application to Google Cloud Platform with custom domain configuration
SQL Docker Google Cloud Platform
HAP AI Training Platform
Senior Capstone Project - AI literacy training platform
2024
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Led UI/UX design and frontend development for AI literacy training platform serving 1,100+ Health Alliance Plan employees
UI/UX Design React Next.js
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Conducted user research and created evidence-based personas to guide design decisions, then built comprehensive Figma prototypes before implementing React/Next.js frontend with accessibility focus
Figma User Research Accessibility