About

I am an experience designer and researcher based in New York. I hold a B.A.Sc. in Cognitive Science, First Class Honors from McGill University (Dec '22) and a UX Design certificate from Concordia University (June '23). Motivated by my background in human-computer interaction research and cognitive science, I am driven to leverage my understanding of human behavior and cognition to create meaningful and user-centered digital experiences.

Currently, I work as a Communications and Development assistant at Greater Mental Health of New York, where I am responsible for most of the agency's internal and external design presence. Outside of design, you can find me long-distance running, at my kitchen table making art and playlists on my Spotify, attending concerts, and planning my next trip to a new live music or food spot in New York City. I'm open to exciting opportunities in accessibility design, music marketing, interior design, and non-profit development.

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Education

Certificate, UX Design | Concordia University

B.A.Sc. First Class Honors Cognitive Science | McGill University
• Dean's Honor List (CGPA 3.98/4.0)
• Faculty of Science Scholarship
• McGill Students’ Running Club President, VP Mental Health Initiatives, Head Runner
• Arts and Science Undergraduate Society VP Sponsorship, VP First Year Affairs, Freshman Committee

PUBLICATIONS

Yanaky R, Tyler D, Guastavino C. City Ditty: An Immersive Soundscape Sketchpad for Professionals of the Built Environment. Applied Sciences. 2023; 13(3):1611. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031611

SKILLS

R Programming
Figma
Adobe InDesign
Webflow
Usability Testing
User Interviews
Competitor Analysis
Market Research
Journey Mapping
Canva
Hootsuite
Social Media
Robly
Mailchimp
WordPress
Facebook Business Manager
Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

Communications & Development Assistant | Greater Mental Health
• Proficiently designs various marketing collateral such as e-blasts, flyers, social media content, and event materials for Greater Mental Health, ensuring cohesive branding and engaging visuals.
• Manages and curates social media presence across multiple platforms, orchestrating internal communications and actively contributing to the rebranding and marketing strategies for the recent merger with MHA Rockland.

UX/UI Design Intern | FANTOM Montreal
• Assisted in brainstorming sessions for a webpage for resource-sharing among queer/trans/BIPOC/ally underground nightlife and after-hours artists, workers, and organizers in Montréal.
• Collaborated with stakeholders across nightlife, government, and research sectors as well as a team of graphic designers and software engineers to build accessible website and app.

Honors HCI Research Assistant | Multimodal Interaction Lab
• Performed usability testing on an interactive soundscape simulator for urban designers under the supervision of Dr. Catherine Guastavino and Ph.D. Candidate Richard Yanaky
• Developed multidisciplinary knowledge about user experience design, usability testing, user interviews, quantitative analysis using R programming, psychological design principles, soundscape design, scientific writing, and qualitative analysis.

Sponsorship Coordinator | McGill Orientation Week
• Designed McGill Orientation Week Sponsorship Package 2022 for distribution to local sponsors.
• Coordinated all sponsorship and fundraising activities for McGill University Arts & Science Freshman Orientation Week (Frosh 2022), securing sponsorship deals with Mate Libre and Carrot Dogs
• Organized social events and concerts to promote engagement among 6,500+ incoming students.

Marketing and Communications Intern | Alzheimer's Association
• Assisted the NY Communications Director with news and informational posts to be written, designed, approved, and posted on the Alzheimer’s Association social media.
• Developed management skills using HootSuite, Adobe InDesign, and Canva.