Resume
Objective
Enterprise-level UX Researcher proficient in mixed methods that span from quick-turn, agile research to complex, in-depth studies. With 3+ years of hands-on experience at companies including Verizon and Meta, I aim to inform accessible, user-first experiences that drive real impact.
Experience
June 2025 - July 2025
Design Researcher
Material+
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Temporarily contracted by Material+ for their client, Meta, to assist with moderation and synthesis of a large-scale, time-on-task study evaluating AI-powered sales tools for the global sales team.
September 2022 - June 2025
UX Researcher III
Verizon
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Led the Support & Troubleshooting portfolio, driving strategic decisions that enhanced experiences for 3M+ users per month and increased support tool engagement by 34% in 2 years.
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Built an Airtable research repository with robust tagging to streamline project tracking. Adopted by greater research team, enhancing visibility & collaboration.
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Conducted research supporting Verizon’s push into generative AI, including chatbot experiences, AI-powered support content summaries, and task automation tools.
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Led and executed 48 agile rapid research projects in my first year, supporting multiple consumer and business facing research portfolios with quick-turn, actionable insights.
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Provided mentorship and guidance to new researchers and research assistants, fostering their growth in methodology, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management.
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Aligned with cross-functional teams on research initiatives with business priorities; then translated data into clear, actionable insights that uncovered user needs, shaped product strategy, and design decisions.
March 2022 - August 2022
UX Research Intern
Ascent Global Logistics
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Won 1st place out of 10 teams in a company hackathon by developing a blockchain-based asset tracking UI.
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Leveraged FullStory to analyze user behavior and uncover friction points, driving UX enhancements to key platform features through improved discoverability and interaction design.
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Delivered research insights that informed the redesign of the internal IT support site, increasing employee self-service usage and reducing the volume of calls and emails to the support desk.
November 2021 - March 2022
Volunteer UX Designer
Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico
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Led user research initiatives to uncover key pain points and usability barriers, delivering insights that directly informed product design and aligned with brand identity and business goals.
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Created high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes using Adobe XD, effectively communicating design recommendations and driving alignment across product and stakeholder teams.
Skills
Research Methods:
qualitative, quantitative, behavioral, attitudinal, interviews, usability tests, A/B tests, first-click tests, 5-second tests, tree tests, card sorts, diary studies, concept testing, competitive audit, ethnography, field studies, focus groups, co-design
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Research and Analytics Platforms:
FullStory, DScout, UserTesting, UserZoom, Fable, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Discuss.io
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Design Tools:
Adobe XD, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin
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AI:
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Galileo AI, Stable Diffusion
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Other:
FigJam, Miro, Dovetail, Airtable, Google Suite, Office 365, Calendly, Toggl
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Coding Languages:
SQL, R
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Languages
English (Native), Spanish (Working proficiency; B2 Level)
Education & Certifications
2025-2027
B.A. of Anthropology
Texas Tech University
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Applying anthropological methods to human-centered design and digital product research.
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Building advanced qualitative research skills to inform UX practices.
2020-2022
A.A. of Anthropology
College of Southern Nevada
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​Developed a foundation in ethnographic methods and cultural analysis.
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Applied research techniques such as observation and interviewing to study user behavior.
Certifications
2025
IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R
Coursera
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​Gained hands-on experience analyzing and visualizing data using Excel, Cognos Analytics, Jupyter Notebooks, and R.
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Applied statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and dashboard creation to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
2020-2021
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Coursera
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Completed a comprehensive program on the end-to-end UX design process, including research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
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Built portfolio-ready projects in Figma and Adobe XD with a focus on accessibility, information architecture, and user-centered design.
2018
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Premier TEFL
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Developed strong cross-cultural communication and user empathy skills through certification coursework to diverse learners with varying needs and language backgrounds.
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Gained observational and adaptive techniques to assess learner behavior and feedback—paralleling user research practices like contextual inquiry and iterative testing.