Resume

Hello, my name is
Laura Weisz.

UX Researcher & Designer passionate about accessible, engaging, user-friendly digital experiences that make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Laura Weisz
Education
Master of Science — Human-Centered Design and Engineering
University of Michigan · Dearborn, MI
2026
Associate of Applied Science — Web Design and Development
Washtenaw Community College · Ann Arbor, MI
2023
Bachelor of Science — Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI
2018
Experience
Applied Behavioral Therapist
8/2024 – Present
Bluestone Children's Center · Livonia, MI
  • Conducted detailed behavioral observations and data tracking to identify client challenges and patterns, informing individualized intervention strategies and measurable outcomes
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and families to design, test, and modify behavior support plans, ensuring solutions were client-centered, goal-oriented, and outcome-driven
  • Translated complex behavioral data into clear, actionable insights and visual reports to guide decision-making and improve overall client engagement and satisfaction
Freelance Web Designer
1/2024 – 4/2024
Five Volcanoes Coffee Farms · Remote
  • Constructed a brand guide for a start-up company
  • Created user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that prioritize user experience
  • Utilized Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator to craft high-quality mockups and layouts
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of visual merchandise and presentation standards for an e-commerce site
UX Designer (4-month contract)
5/2023 – 9/2023
Salutations Media Company · Remote
  • Streamlined navigation on the company site, reducing bounce rates by 15% and increasing time spent per visit by 1 minute
  • Championed accessibility guidelines throughout all stages of the design process to accommodate users with disabilities and promote inclusivity
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication of expectations and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
Marketing Team Member (summer internship)
6/2023 – 8/2023
Backyard Brains · Ann Arbor, MI
  • Conducted 10 user interviews to learn more about customer behavior and pain points
  • Analyzed site traffic and social media data with Google Ads/Analytics and proposed new strategies that increased organic traffic by 9%
  • Analyzed purchasing data to determine revenue trends, resulting in marketing campaigns built around best-selling products
Research Assistant
3/2016 – 10/2019
Michigan Medicine · Ann Arbor, MI
  • Analyzed data from experiments to determine next steps and guide research direction
  • Maintained detailed records on experimental data, chemical levels, and equipment needs
  • Wrote weekly reports to update the team leader on progress
  • Created and analyzed microscopy images of brain tissue samples to compare different chemical and hormonal treatments in epilepsy research
Publication
Co-author · 2025 · SAGE Journals
Evaluating Multimodal Interfaces for Visually Impaired Users in Autonomous Ridesharing: A Usability Study
Gerui Xu, Mahwish Zaman, Cory Vogel, Yvonne Chen, Laura Weisz, and Shan Bao · Sage Journals, 2025
doi.org/10.1177/10711813251357895