prolific learning.
strategic problem solving.
human-centered design.
hi, i'm taryn
Having pursued human-centered design and innovation since I walked into the innovation lab on the first day of my college internship, I have poured energy into cultivating the career path that would allow me to live into my passions every day.
These passions and dreams have evolved and crystallized over the years, but the root desire remains the same:
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to create beautiful and effective solutions by pairing insightful quantitative research with rich qualitative study, bolstered by deep empathy of the human race.
studies
Master of Product Design & Development Management
September 2020 - June 2022
A blend of MBA core classes with Segal Design classes - all from a product design and development perspective. Focused on human-centered design, covering topics like: creativity, innovation, design, end-user research.
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing, Business Finance
September 2014 - May 2018
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Scholarship student athlete, Women's Basketball Team Captain. Recipient of Cornerstone University's prestigious Miller Scholarship Award for excellence in academics, athletics, and character.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Management and development of the ObamaCare Retail Product Portfolio + strategy for new Pharmacy & Health Care Management products
Northwestern MPD2 Capstone
Capstone Project Prompt:
Design something for the home
work
R1 RCM Inc.
Product Management for multiple internal software solutions within the R1 portfolio, mainly a Quality Assurance tool
Northwestern MPD2 Project
How might we re-imagine high engagement learning experiences in virtual contexts for elementary school kids?
Welldone Health
Created an app to help people navigate their health insurance and medical bills throughout their pregnancy.