Caryn Carlson Rothe

5220 University Way NE, Apt 102 Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: (425)381-0592 E-mail: crcr@uw.edu Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio Experience with basic java programming, Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, InDesign Experience with card sorts, A/B testing, surveys, interviews, iterative design, composites, wireframes Strong in both team and individual settings Adept in customer relations Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL.

Education
University of Washington Seattle, WA

Expected Graduation Date: June, 2012

BS Human Centered Design and Engineering

BA Anthropology

GPA: 3.84 3.72 Awarded Deans List: Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Winter 2012

Research Experience
University of Washington Dental School Map Redesign, March June 2011 Conducted human study to improve usability of school map Transcribed videos and interviews for analysis

Related Coursework
Technical Communication Communication Design and Rationale (HTML) Visual Communication Basic Statistics Usability Research Methods Computer Programming (Java) User Interface Design User Experience Design

Work Experience
American Express Global Payment Options Salt Lake City, UT Intern, Full Time June 2011 September 2011 Developed a comprehensive task booklet for research study based on problems expressed by customers in survey Designed a testing procedure and managed teams of 3 and 15 through completion Project management and Six Sigma Green Belt courses Smithsonian Institution Office of Policy and Analysis Washington, DC Intern, Full Time July 2010 September 2010 Designed and conducted on site surveys and interviews with visitors to improve visitor experience Special recognition: Preferences and Expectations for Information and Electronic Services by Smithsonian Visitors, August 2010 Donald W. Reynolds Center Visitor Survey Study Highlights and Frequency Distributions, Spring 2010 Target Corporation Operator, Guest Service Managed fitting rooms Answered telephones Worked back up cash register Woodinville, WA June 2008-September 2008

Activities
Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority, Mu Chapter Networking Chair (2011) Created this position. Hosted multiple resume building workshops and mock interview sessions. Represented Phi Sigma Rho to outside organizations, companies, and incoming students. Website Chair (2011) Conducted redesign of website to promote a better user experience and search engine optimization. Created and currently manage Twitter account for chapter. President (2009) Executed expansion and networking of Mu Chapter through hosting first West Regional Conference of Phi Sigma Rho.