Want to cut right to the chase? Check out my resume below.

My name is Symone and I'm a former design student turned UX Designer. 

My educational background is in user experience (M.S.) and fashion design (B.F.A.); I obtained my master’s degree in 2025 from Kent State University and my bachelor’s degree in 2018 from Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at university, I was able to utilize skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, empathy, and adaptability. As a student, I was consistently pushed to rapidly sketch ideas, assemble prototypes, and be able to consistently communicate my design decisions to my peers, clients, and mentors. 

I have over 5 years of experience conducting qualitative user research (through surveys, secondary research observations, and interviews), stakeholder management, as well as leadership experience within a fast-paced environment.

When I’m not brainstorming solutions and generating action plans at work, I enjoy catching up on new and interesting shows that are streaming and playing with my dog named Nova.

If you would like to work together, please contact me.

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A few more things about me:

• I not so secretly enjoy discovering new social media filters and having fun. I believe that laughter can sometimes be the best medicine 🎉

• I'm an avid music lover! You can almost always find me with my headphones on 🎧

• I enjoy playing video games 🎮

• I'm a foodie so you can almost always can catch me exploring new restaurants when I'm not cooking at home 🍽

• The bookstore is my happy place. 📚