Creative, versatile, and adaptable.

Empathetic approach to teaching.

Engaging design.

I come from a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) working-class background, which has instilled in me a deep appreciation for versatility and the practical application of knowledge. This ethos has not only nurtured my skills as a creative writer and cartoonist but has also equipped me with a diverse skill set encompassing HTML, graphic design, media, and technology.

My love for learning, combined with my teaching experience, led me to become a Learning Experience Designer. With a discerning eye for design, a deep understanding of human learning, and adaptability to emerging technologies, I've enriched my teaching and learning methods. In my collaborative work on diverse teams, I prioritize course development that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. My goal is to create accessible and meaningful learning experiences for all.

Experience and Expertise

Treasure Data, Mountain View — Learning and Development Contractor, July 2023-January 2024

  • Researched and developed content for on-demand training courses about CDP, web tagging, mobile tagging, and Marketing Technology

  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to maintain consistency in language and presentation across all Treasure Data educational platforms

  • Worked with a graphic designer to create visuals that improve learning engagement and accessibility

Treasure Data, Mountain View — Instructional Designer, January 2022-February 2023

  • Partnered stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs and create technical training for partners, customers, and employees

  • Researched content for courses on Data Analysis and Digital Marketing

  • Scripted, voiced, and edited audio files for instructional videos

  • Recorded and edited instructional videos for technical trainings 

  • Applied Adult Learning Theory to develop and improve experiential learning programs in Articulate Rise 360 and Docebo Learning Suite

  • Reported key results and ROI measures to the Product Development and Partner Alliance Teams

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — E-Learning Trainer, March 2020-December 2021

  • Provided Mentorship to staff, faculty, and senior leaders, offering guidance on best practices in Distance Education

  • Evaluated and selected e-Learning tools to enhance connections between instructors and community college students

  • Trained Professors in utilizing technology for e-Learning courses through Diablo Valley College’s Digital Learning Lab program

  • Transformed in-person lessons into engaging distance learning modules

  • Enhanced the quality of distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic through innovative online learning experiences for both instructors and students

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — E-Learning Mentor, March 2021-December 2021

  • Explored the modular structure of various Canvas courses to improve accessibility for diverse student needs

  • Discovered effective tools to enhance Canvas Course Design, integrating principles of user experience for optimal learning engagement

  • Leveraged graphic design expertise to evaluate courses, ensuring consistency, legibility, and organizational clarity for an enriched learning experience

  • Implemented feedback to assist professors in aligning their courses with the California Virtual Campus (CVC) accessibility guidelines

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — Adjunct Instructor, January 2019-December 2021

  • Instructed College Composition, Women’s Literature, and Critical Thinking

  • Analyzed data to enhance college culture and curriculum

  • Led workshops to establish equitable course design best practices

  • Designed accessible Canvas Modules for remote learning courses

  • Collaborative Instructor within First Year Experience Learning Community Team

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — Part-time Faculty Representative for the Academic Senate Council, January 2021-July 2021

  • Provided leadership as the representative for Part-Time Faculty at Academic Senate Council meetings

  • Effectively advocated for Part-Time Faculty needs through strong communication

  • Demonstrated leadership by addressing student concerns during administrative changes

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa — Adjunct Instructor, August 2018-December 2021

  • Integrated agricultural literature to stimulate expository writing discussions for Sonoma County students

  • Utilized popular culture and multimedia in Critical Thinking courses to enhance media literacy

  • Developed Canvas modules for supplemental instruction

Restoration Hardware, Corte Madera — Sample Coordinator, August 2015-August 2018

  • Created a comprehensive data library for furniture collections, materials, and colorways for the Retouching team by collaborating with multiple departments

San Francisco Zine Fest, San Francisco — Executive Director, May 2011-September 2015

  • Orchestrated and led a dynamic team of organizers and volunteers to curate and execute a tabling event, showcasing the works of over 200 DIY artists

Projects

Pole Dancing with Suguey Hernandez — Podcast Episode

  • Produced podcast episode in collaboration with Diablo Valley College and StoryCenter

Sleeping Fury — Short Story in Drawing Power: Women's Stories of Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Survival

  • Contributed short story to Abrams Books' graphic anthology edited by Diane Noomin