Knowledge

Research

Cataloging

Literature Reviews

Governance Documentation

Human-Centered Design

User Testing

Focus Groups

Interviews

Surveys

Data

Data Curation

Metadata Development

Curation Protocol Development

Database Management

Python

Software

Microsoft Suite

Google Drive

Zoom

Github

PoolParty

Stormboard

MURAL

Proficiencies

Academic and Professional Background

2020 - 2021

Capstone, Epic Games

Worked to develop a keyword taxonomy to improve searchability within Online Learning Resources for the Unreal Engine.

Identified key problems with an existing taxonomy design, then drafted recommendations to guide future development
Investigated diverse user needs and produced documentation for future user testing
Integrated workflow with other remote teams to support a larger project pipeline

2020

Internship, New Impact

Worked directly with the product manager to user test and refine a proprietary wiki tool

Independently researched gaps in a catalog of private, public, and nonprofit organizations to improve wiki functionality
Drafted documentation for data entry processes, user testing methodology, and an initial taxonomy design
Assisted other remote intern teams with COVID-19 research and interviews

2019 - 2021

Master's of Library and Information Science
University of Washington

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's of Arts
Southern Methodist University

Major projects included:

Drafting a data curation protocol and proposal for a video game sales data repository
Analyzing and presenting a report on student admissions data with Python
Proposing recommendations to improve existing online user support services in both libraries and private businesses
Facilitating participatory design research into library initiatives to introduce children to 3D printing software
Producing a literature review, survey, and research report on vaccine hesitancy
Producing white papers on the history of censorship in libraries as well as the development of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Graduated with distinction in English Literature after producing a thesis advocating for multicultural perspectives on classic literature
Attained minors in Business and Anthropology