About

An image of me sitting on a ledge roughly 6 pitches up on Pão de Açúcar, Sugarloaf mountain in Rio.

The Basics + A Brief History + Personal Ambitions

Introduction

I believe that great ideas often come from a state of play. A space where curiosity, creativity, and purpose come together. Whether designing user-centered solutions, mentoring aspiring creatives at DAAP, or climbing Pão de Açúcar in Rio, I believe that when we approach challenges with a sense of wonder and exploration, the best ideas emerge.

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My journey has taken me from swimming with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef to solving real-world problems in industries like toy design, branding, and electric vehicle infrastructure. I find purpose in creating work that brings joy and meaning, balancing creativity with strategic thinking to craft thoughtful solutions.

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Now, as I pursue my MBA at the Lindner College of Business, I’m eager to continue combining design, strategy, and a playful mindset to tackle exciting challenges. If you’re looking for someone who values both the process and the purpose behind great work, let’s connect and build something extraordinary.

2011-2024

Professional & Academic Experience

BUP - Bachelors of Urban Planning (Completed)

University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP
(Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning)

MUD - Master of Urban Design (Incomplete)

Ball State University's Master of Urban Design
• ULI Hines competition - Awarded Honorable Mention for outstanding infographics for Eco-Edge - an urban design site plan for a district of downtown Houston, TX

FZD - FZD School of Design (Completed)

FZD School of Industrial and Entertainment Design (Singapore, Singapore)
• Received a feature in Kotaku Gaming Magazine for a RIOT Games sponsored project

Solera Holdings

Began work at Solera Holdings (Westlake, TX)
• Duration - 2yrs
• Role - Marketing Associate, Visual Communication Designer & Concept Artist

HDR.Inc

Began work at HDR.Inc (Dallas, TX)
• Duration - 2yrs
• Role - Marketing Associate & Visual Communication Designer
• Clients: DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), TXDot, NDot, ODot (Department of Transportation)
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MDes - Master of Design (Started)

University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP
(Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning)
• Received the Erwin S. and Rose F. Wolfson Fellowship
• Graduate/Research Assistant for the School of Design

MDes - Master of Design (Completed)

University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP
(Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning) School of Design
• Thesis titled: Next Generation EV Charging Infrastructure
• MDes GSA President
• Graduate and Research Assistant

Adjunct Professor (Undergraduate)

University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP (Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning)
• Thesis titled: Next Generation EV Charging Infrastructure
• Graduate and Research Assistant

On(Spoonflower

Developed my first online artist storefronts
• Focused on textile and pattern design for fabric, wallpaper & home decor items
• 83 Designs and growing! (0 AI generated)

MBA - Master of Business Administration (Started)

Accepted into the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business (LCB)
• Expected Graduation date - Summer 2025

Google UI/UX Design Certificate (Completed)

Professional Certificate - 7 course series
• Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
• Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
• Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
• Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
• Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
• Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
• Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

2024 and beyond!

Where I See Myself

I am passionate about developing experiences that are memorable and that make people happy.

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As someone who comes from a long line of educators I grew up with a passion for learning. The result of which left me with a broad educational background that is continuously growing. I have a bachelors in urban planning and a Masters of Design from the University of Cincinnati’s College of DAAP, a diploma in concept and entertainment art from the FZD School of Design in Singapore, and most recently received my Google UI/UX design certificate.

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I was accepted into the Lindner College of Business and hope to receive my MBA in the Summer of 2025. My larger ambition is to lead and manage creative teams, while building my own creative design consultancy business. I have knowledge in multiple design fields and have had the opportunity to work on a variety of fun and equally challenging projects including toy design projects and work with electric vehicles and EV infrastructure.

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