Professional Experience
January 2025 - PRESENT
Explan – Technical Writer / Frontend Designer
Designed and authored comprehensive technical documentation for a VS Code extension, streamlining user onboarding and showcasing advanced features. Collaborated with developers to translate core functionalities into user-friendly guides, including usage flows, resource/metric
configuration, and uncertainty modeling
June 2024 - August 2024
UNC School of Information Library Science – UX/UI Lead
Revamped an outdated resource website with over 30 pages, implementing a user-friendly format, enhancing overall usability and accessibility. Conducted user testing and research, collaborating with SILS staff to refine UX/UI design, while sharpening communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
June 2023 - August 2023
Sweet Talk Cafe – Barista/ Team Member
Promoted and prepared diverse types of coffee, specialty drinks, and desserts. Ensured efficient operations with coordination and leadership.
February 2022 - March 2023
UNC – Research Assistant
Collected and prepared various datasets of varying formats for entry into an organized database and spreadsheet, conducted literature searches, performed critical qualitative analysis on documents.
Other Relevant Experience
Spring 2025
Presenter at Governor Morehead School for the Blind Accessible STEM Expo
Created and shared a project made for blind and low-vision students called "Locked in Orbit," an accessible choose-your-own-adventure webapp made in HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Spring 2024
Panelist at 2024 Symposium on Information for Social Good and Scholars Showcase
Researched and presented on the unique effects of social media and modern technology use on Generation Alpha and what it means for society.
Over the span of 5 semesters
Design Chair for Multiple Organizations
Created designs for social media, print, and merchandise for UNC's Asian American Student Association, Mixed Asian Student Heritage Club, and Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Responsibilities also included planning events for upwards of 200+ members of a club and facilitating event logistics.
Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Major: Information Science. Minor: Chinese Language, Cognitive Science. Bachelor's received Fall 2023, Master's received Spring 2025.
Wake Tech Community College
Associates in Arts (Completed while Dual Enrolled in High School)
Enloe Magnet High School
High School Diploma, summa Cum Laude
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
- HTML/CSS
- Python
- SQL
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
UX/UI Design
- User Research
- Usability Testing
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Accessible Design
Languages
- English (native)
- Mandarin (Semi-fluent)
Soft Skills
- Team Player
- Leadership
- Quick Learner
- Strong Communication
- Problem Solving
Relevant Coursework
UX/UI Design
- INLS 690: Accessible Design
- MEJO 581: UX Design
- INLS 719: Usability Testing
- INLS 718: UI Design
Development
- INLS 572: Web Development
- COMP 110: Programming (Python)
Information Science
- INLS 523/623: Database Management I/II
- INLS 613: Text Mining
- INLS 382: Information Systems & Design
- INLS 685: Project Management