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Work Experience
sp0t is a location-based consumer social app. I built the first two versions of sp0t as its sole developer and then led a team of 3 to iterate on user feedback and execute a successful launch at UNC. At its peak, sp0t had 2500 weekly active users and 36% retention.
I was responsible for integrating vacation rentals into the Expedia Group mobile apps. I directed and iterated on features with design and development, tested my assumptions through A/B tests, and ultimately lifted vacation rentals conversion by 19.9%.
Projects
iOS app that leverages the eBird API to provide users with recent bird sightings in their neighborhood.
Vintage Blue was a non-profit community-driven sustainable fashion company that donated all profits to student-run initiatives. I co-founded Vintage Blue and designed our website, which generated $15,000+ in sales during 9 months of clothing production.
Education
Writing
Photo essay depicting technologically-induced anxiety.
Features
sp0t profile in The Daily Tar Heel.
GrepBeat feature on sp0t's UNC launch.
The Daily Tar Heel article on "Intersections," an experiential art show put on by Vintage Blue at UNC. Intersections generated over $10,000 in revenue for our 5 featured artists.
The Daily Tar Heel article on Vintage Blue "Originals," which highlighted change makers on campus.