About Me

As I said before without the spectator, user, persona whatever word you use. This work on screen or paper would not exist so why not make these creations accessible to all.

I am an ardent problem solver, I fuse my expertise in Front-End Development, years immersed in Fine Arts, and background in Design to craft intuitive and functional websites and applications.

With my roots firmly planted in the world of fine arts, I've discovered a new avenue to explore the vastness of the human experience through the lens of UX Accessibility and Accessibility Engineering. This newfound passion has only strengthened my commitment to equity and ensuring that every individual has equal access to the digital realm.

With a burning passion for problem-solving and a keen eye for clean and whimsical design, I have the unique ability to create engaging sites that not only capture the essence of the brand but also prioritize the needs of the users.

By embracing the principles of accessibility, I strive to create websites and applications that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Skills

A11Y Screen Reading Technology (NVDA, IOS TalkBack)

WSAG 2.1 AA

Customer Journey Mapping

Prototyping / Wireframing

Styleguides

Information Architecture

Figma / AdobeXD / Sketch

InVision/ Abstract

Graphic Design

UX Prototyping

PhotoShop / LightRoom / CaptureOne / Bridge / InDesign / illustrator

Asana

Front-End Development

React.js. InDesign.

Next.js. GitHub / Git.

CSS. Material-UI

JavaScript MongoDB

Node.js jQuery

Express PG Redux-Saga

PostgreSQL Experience with Redis

Jira Agile Method

Accessibility Design / Engineering Tools

Well-versed in WCAG Criteria and application to digital designs.

NVDA, Talkback, and Voiceover Testing

Deque Axe Dev and Auditor Tools

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Accessible Web Solutions

We’re beyond the era of excuses for inaccessible digital and physical spaces. We have the tools and knowledge to rectify designs, ensuring an equitable and inclusive experience for everyone.

Certifications/Education

Full Stack Development, Certification

Prime Digital Academy
Minneapolis, MN
May 1, 2019

User Experience, Certification

Interaction Design
Online
In the Process 2021

BFA Sculpture

College of Visual Arts
St. Paul, MN
May 2007

AA Major: Art History

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
May 2004

Work Experience

    • Consultant on digital accessibility for the design, evaluation and remediation of defects/issues by analyzing digital products for accessibility issues.

    • Experience collaborating with user experience architects, developers, researchers, product owners, test teams and designers to find workable solutions and to ensure specifications are clearly defined

    • Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) IAAP

    • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

    • (In Process) Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification (In Process)

    • Experience with JAWS, NVDA, iOS VoiceOver, and/or Android Talkback Strong communication, both verbal and written; presentation skills along with a

    • strong awareness of UXDesign best practices

    • Developing website for human-centric digital experience for multiple museum sites

    • (Next.js, React.js, CSS/HTML/JS, redis, WordPress CMS, Headless API, GitHub Markdown, IIIF Api).

    • Worked within an Agile environment

    • Improved site architecture, design, and site accessibility.

    • Resolved larger site builds cross-functionally with design, editorial, and curators to build and update existing brand page layouts, style guides, and accessible interaction elements for virtual exhibitions, events, and teaching resources.

    • Built style guide, pattern library, and screen layouts based on UI designs and wireframing

    • Established documentation of code stack.

    • Support and maintenance of museum digital media systems and multiple code stacks

    • Worked on the architecture and user experience for the product Hermes which was a web-based software that publishes users’ content on multiple platforms. It automates the content

    • A marketing tactic is known as “micro-content”. Users upload an audio or video file and the app generates a transcription and different file types to be distributed on blog, podcast, or video platforms. Led implementation of WordPress Rest API,

    • Designed site layout and Figma wire-frames. Developed logo, lead UX and Accessibility research, and created CSS Style guide for the site.