Sr. UX Designer
Resume:
SR. UX DESIGNER
User Research
Persona Creation
User Stories
Scenario Map
User Flow Creation
Build Sitemap
Build Wireframes
Visual Design
Usability Testing
HTML5
XML
C#
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
Python
APEKSHA PARIKH
EXPERIENCE
Building a bridge between designers, developers and users for a creative, user-friendly and satisfactory experience. By collecting competitive data analysis and user feedback research, I can create user stories and scenario maps to make sitemaps and wireframes for various prototypes and mockups. By further using AB and usability testing, I can reformulate designs, hierarchy, layout, transitions, and interactions to ease and enhance the experience of a user.
“Building a bridge between designers, developers and users for
...a creative, user-friendly and satisfactory experience” SKILLS
PROCESSES
LANGUAGES
SR. UX DESIGNER: SERVSQUARE NOV 2016-MARCH 2017
ServSquare is a platform that allowed people to provide services such as tutoring, make- up, painting wall etc. This platform allowed people to post the services that they want to provide based on their availability and price and others to book those services according to their budget and time.
UX DESIGNER- FULL TIME
SR. UX DESIGNER: VITAMINPRO JUN 2017- JUN 2018
-Worked with product strategy to design a supplement tracking platform for mobile and web design to record user’s daily vitamin intake.
-Create designs, concepts and wireframes base on aesthetic design concepts and knowl- edge of layout principles regarding vitamin supplements in various categories.
-Confer with clients to determine the design layouts and translate concepts and ideas into effective information architecture according to client’s desired features for the application.
-Wireframed and lead designed solutions with other UX designers on team to share a common database where users can conveniently search or add new supplements, send daily reminder notifications, and view shared statistics from the community.
-Prepared UX documentation wireframes, use cases, site architecture, task flows etc. to manage daily supplement intake.
-Provide guidance, leadership and overall support to junior UX designers and overall project teams
-Developed original interaction and design concepts for booking services where one can book based on reviews, time, location and more details.
-Maintained high level communication between product manager and software developer to better understand customer goals, business requirements, project parameters in order to creatively provide solutions for booking services with complex features.
-Created wireframes, UI designs and prototypes for internal and external user testing us- ing Sketch, Photoshop and Invision Studio
-Worked in close relation with the design team to plan and define digital experiences, relying on a wide range of skills, from research to interaction design.
-Managed the interaction design process, drive decisions, track issues and assist in esti- mating resource and schedules.
-Validated and tested design solutions with users to help improve user experience as they select services to host and services to book through agile user testing/remote user testing
Vitamin Pro is a platform where users are able to manage their vitamin intake and track their overall progress. The users are able to add supplements and schedule notifications for future reminders. Through community-base data, users can also view what others are taking and add those supplements in their list.
www.apekshaparikh.com
US CITIZEN
atlanta, gA
ac565h@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
georgia state
university
bachelor of arts
sociology
@jiyastudios
User Research
Persona Creation
User Stories
Scenario Map
User Flow Creation
Build Sitemap
Build Wireframes
Visual Design
Usability Testing
HTML5
XML
C#
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
Python
SKILLS
PROCESSES
LANGUAGES
SR. UX DESIGNER: MAA TUJHE SAALAM OCT 2012-FEB 2015 A platform for dance competitors from universities that are able to schedule for audition dates, buy tickets, sign up for other activities and view updated information regarding dance competitions
SR. UX DESIGNER: XPENSETRACKER NOV 2015-MAR 2016
-Led the design process for XpenseTracker and provide feedback to product manage- ment terms through research, concept and design intuitive digital experiences that clarify complex functionality
-Provided work breakdown and direction to UX Designers to ensure project completion
-Designed a platform where users can track their monthly expenses, set payment remind- ers, and generate reports.
-Conduct user research, including usability testing, evaluations and user interviews.
-Created a dashboard prototype where users can view their upcoming payments and keep track of expense categories.
-Designed a way to track expense for multiple events with a specific budget and created scenario maps for expense categories to match user preferences.
-Worked with engineering team through implementation to ensure the desired user expe- rience is carried through the development cycle project teams
-Responsible for developing interaction design concepts that align with customer and business needs and turning concepts into detailed wireframes and patterns that can be shared across other work streams
-Designed a way for dance competitors to sign up for M.T.S. competition, schedule auditions, book tickets for the show and provide feedback.
-Created a method for founders to release audition information, booking confirmation, and obtain sponsors.
-Helped to manage web engagement by creating easier workflow for attendees.
-Created attractive flyers, tickets and sponsorship forms to increase the volume. XpenseTracker allows people to create multiple events in which they can track their spending and set a budget for individual events. Users are able to collaborate with others to share their budget and event planning information.
UX DESIGNER GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY- PART TIME
SR. UX DESIGNER: CMII JUN 2017-JUN 2018
CMII is a makerlab at GSU that allows entrepreneurs to use equipments such as laser cutter, 3D printers, and high-end power tools for prototyping and project building
-Accelerated the process of prototype production in architect models, character develop- ment, and props by providing 3D printing, laser-cutting & fabrication training to faculty, staff & students.
-Led and organized the flowcharts and wireframes of training webpage to create an adherent workflow in specific course training for certification
-Designed user-friendly mockups for a laser cutter, 3D printers, and soldering web iCollege page.
-Researched on how the workshops can be formatted according to feedback from per-surveys and post-surveys
-Collaborate with and inspire other designers on the team, keeping up current design best practices, trends and tools
www.apekshaparikh.com
US CITIZEN
atlanta, gA
ac565h@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
georgia state
university
bachelor of arts
sociology
@jiyastudios
User Research
Persona Creation
User Stories
Scenario Map
User Flow Creation
Build Sitemap
Build Wireframes
Visual Design
Usability Testing
HTML5
XML
C#
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
Python
SKILLS
PROCESSES
LANGUAGES
ANIMATOR INTERN: CARTOON NETWORK, TURNER BROADCASTING ANIMATOR INTERN: DISNEY
Worked in a fast-paced environment with a team to draw out multiple storyboards from scripts. I also reated high quality 3D animations and visual effects from storyboards using Maya, After Effects and Premiere.
Created storyboards to animate cartoons using 3D modeling and rigging skills using Maya and Adobe Premiere.
SR. UX DESIGNER / RESEARCHER: CETL MAR 2017-MAR 2018 SR. UX RESEARCHER: EXLAB JUN 2017-MAR 2018
CETL provides training and workshops to students, faculty and staff in various areas of indus- try expertise.
Exlab is GSU’s first makerspace which students are able to collaborate, and work with vari- ous equipment such as laser cutters, 3D printers, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Embroi- dery, Airbrushing etc. after certification.
-Created infographics on training material for various Adobe softwares for the classes I taught to undergraduate students, grad students, faculty, & staff. (Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut X, HTML, Python, and Excel)
-Worked with the Manager of Tech Education Programs to define the teaching curriculum and key milestones
-Created design documentation including prototypes, flow diagrams, and design specs on the training material
-Created visual animation designs for a for enhanced mockups with Invision Studio.
-Researched on class sign-ups vs. attendance and conducted analysis to create a produc- tive schedule
-Researched, formulated curriculum and administered workshops to faculty, staff & stu- dents in creating game assets, lighting, particle systems, 3D models, HUDs, & sprites using C# and JavaScript for virtual reality and game development.
-Collaborated and researched with professors in designing undergrad projects incorpo- rating from EXLAB’s 3D printing, Futura Embroidery, Laser Cutting, and Soldering for courses related to Graphic Design, Film and Robotics.
-Researched on the effects of VR during first-time interaction for VR analysis.
-Performed user research for creating the layout of iCollege training and assessments.
-Remodified VR training courses according to prior feedbacks and critiques. INTERNSHIP MAY 2014- JUN 2015
www.apekshaparikh.com
US CITIZEN
atlanta, gA
ac565h@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
georgia state
university
bachelor of arts
sociology
@jiyastudios
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