Resume

Professional Experience

SEED | Co-founder and COO 

Feb. 2019 – Present • Los Angeles

• Directs all aspects of branding, marketing, user experience design, product development, SMART manufacturing strategies, and operations. 

• Leads as a sustainable tech communicator; presents at conferences like Anita B Innovation CO-Lab and Adelante Mujer Latina. 

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Technovation | UI Designer  

Oct. 2017 – July 2019 • Los Angeles

• Led user research, strategy, UI design, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and performed quality assurance testing.

• Collaborated with the development team on front end development projects.

• Led audio-visual and supported production for the AI Family Challenge World Championship. 

• Collaborated with the marketing team to improve the organization’s brand through presentation slide decks, and campaign graphics.

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Comisión Femenil | Co-Publicity Executive Board Member

May 2016 – May 2018  • Los Angeles

• Led the rebranding and marketing efforts for the organization while keeping the integrity of the history, values, and mission.

• Supported production for the annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference.

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Home & Community inc. | Arduino Workshop Designer

January 2016 – May 2017  • Los Angeles and Santiago, Cuba

• Facilitated Arduino workshops for rural farmers to create automated watering systems to implement on their farms and increase agricultural production.

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DIY Girls | Lead Designer

Dec. 2013 – Oct 2016 • Pacoima, CA

• Developed the organization’s brand identity and led the creative direction for all projects: print, digital and website. 

• Collaborated with the internal team to generate ideas for future projects and prototyped innovative maker activities.

• Facilitated tech-educational programs. 

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Maker Camp | Design Fellow

Aug. 2014 • Berlin, Germany 

• Collaborated with a team of international designers and engineers to develop an affordable, mobile makerspace made from a shipping container.

• Created 3D renderings (CAD) of the maker space environment.

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Black Design Associates | Product Design Developer

Jan. 2014 – Jul. 2014 • Torrance, CA

• Designed and developed software and hardware prototypes for fabrication and launch.

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Bestway Inflatables | Design Intern

Jul. 2013 – Sep. 2013 • Shanghai, China

• Gained knowledge in the following areas of design: market research, ideation sessions, field research, product development, product testing, manufacturing, and production processes.