I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Theology from Franciscan University in May of 2021. I worked as a 4th-grade classroom teacher after serving as a preschool teacher’s aid before I felt the call to pursue a career in UX/UI design.
I enrolled in the UX/UI program at George Washington University where I completed multiple case studies and led the website redesign of a nonprofit for both mobile and desktop platforms. I demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills-consistently exceeding expectations.
After graduating, I partnered with a local skincare business, leading website design, product photography, and content creation. I am currently serving as a Product Strategist for a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, where I organize sprints, maintain project momentum, lead team meetings, manage the backlog and roadmap, and proactively resolve challenges to keep projects on track. In addition to this, I have worked as a freelance UX/UI designer for a Philadelphia based design company.
Experience
Product Designer
FAUST | Remote | May 2026-July 2026
● Developed 3-page responsive website using WordPress & Elementor across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms ● Collaborated with client to finalize website design and functionality (layout, fonts, images, animations) ● Implemented on-page SEO (focus keyphrases, SEO titles, and meta descriptions) ● Conducted quality assurance testing across devices and screen sizes to ensure visual consistency
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
St. Francis Classical Catholic Academy | Bally, PA | August 2025-June 2026
● Homeroom teacher giving comprehensive instruction across all core subjects with a strong emphasis on reading, cursive writing, spelling, multiplication, and division ● Provided one-on-one support and small group instruction to build critical thinking skills and support overall learning in a positive, structured environment ● Improved student performance by using personalized teaching strategies and helping each student grow to the next academic level ● Also assisted the technology class teacher and supported students in working on the student-led portion of the school’s website
UX/UI Design Contractor
Sophia Lebano Creative | Remote | April 2025-December 2025
● Conducted comprehensive website audits by identifying critical UX/UI improvements in order to enhance user engagement ● Collaborated on website redesign projects implementing modern design principles and responsive frameworks to elevate brand presence ● Streamlined website functionality through advanced performance enhancement techniques
Lead Product Strategist
Philly Truce Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | March 2025-June 2025
● Orchestrated strategic sprint planning for a cross-functional team of 47, resulting in improved project completion rates and consistent on-time delivery across 8 weeks of sprint execution ● Drove progress tracking systems that ensured all team members consistently met deliverable deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards ● Managed end-to-end meeting logistics while curating a meticulously prioritized product backlog and developing clear roadmap documentation that aligned stakeholder expectations ● Demonstrated leadership by proactively identifying potential obstacles, implementing decisive solutions, and maintaining powerful project momentum through challenging circumstances
Product Design Consultant
Blissfully Beautiful Skin Care | Fogelsville, PA | November 2024-April 2025
● Designed a visually striking e-commerce website that elevated a local skincare brand’s presence by showcasing their product line ● Developed sophisticated branding elements with great attention to detail capturing the founder’s mission and core values through cohesive visual storytelling ● Photographed products with keen eye for detail, ensuring image features are highlighted and brand’s essence is reflected
UX/UI Designer
George Washington University | Washington, DC | November 2023-May 2024
● Spearheaded a comprehensive responsive web redesign for a nonprofit corporation leading a UX team of 4 designers to deliver an exceptional cross-platform functionality within an accelerated 3-week timeline ● Closely collaborated with the nonprofit’s founder and team members in order to maintain consistent alignment throughout the website transformation process ● Redesigned website into an intuitive, user centric interface to improve user engagement
4th Grade Teacher
Regina Coeli Academy | Abington, PA | August 2022-June 2023
● Served as primary homeroom educator providing comprehensive instruction across all core curriculum areas while implementing personalized teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles ● Championed student academic achievement through relentless dedication to personalized learning strategies ● Orchestrated individualized academic interventions through one-on-one mentoring sessions cultivating critical thinking skills and fostering student intellectual development in a supportive learning environment
Preschool Teacher’s Assistant
All Souls Catholic School | Englewood, CO | August 2021-June 2022
● Collaborated with lead educator to implement dynamic classroom instruction strategies ● Monitored individual student progression metrics to ensure appropriate academic advancement ● Prepared classroom for all educational activities creating an optimal learning environment
Education & Certifications
UX/UI Bootcamp Certificate
George Washington University | November 2023-May 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville | August 2018-May 2021