MEENA SUJANANI

**** ***** ** **, *******, WA ****2 acqd67@r.postjobfree.com 206-***-****

PROFILE

User Experience Researcher with a strong qualitative and quantitative skillset. Proven background and training in Design. Over 12 years of professional experience across diverse corporate environments. Seeking an opportunity that leverages my design skills and knowledge of user behavior derived from my professional experience.

PORTFOLIO

https://meena-sujanani.squarespace.com

SKILLS & ABILITIES

UX Design/Prototyping: UXPin, Mockups, Balsamic

Data Analysis: Tableau, Excel

Project management

Vendor Management

Desktop publishing – business collateral

CRM Software: Tops, Yardi

MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point

EDUCATION

User Centered Design Certificate, University of Washington, June 2015

Bachelors in Architecture - School of Architecture, University of Pune (India), 1998

Advanced Microsoft Excel Certificate, Bellevue College, 2014

M-100, Community Associations Management, CAI, 2013

Certified Cognitive Skills Trainer – Learning Rx, 2010

AutoCAD 2000 Certification, May 1999

EXPERIENCE

DESIGN PROJECTS, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, 09/14 - PRESENT

SAMSUNG Mobile Innovation Lab, Design and Research Assistant

Designed and conducted a generative research study to discover and publish how consumers use wearable devices and associated apps for weight management.

Conducted market analysis, competitive study, and literature review

Developed user personas, designed screeners for effective participant recruitment for the usability study.

Delivered final presentation to SAMSUNG Mobile Innovation Lab stakeholders.

Data Visualization Application, Usability Evaluator, Researcher

Interviewed prospective users, developed user personas

Conducted market analysis, competitive study, and literature review

Developed usability requirements and specifications for data visualization

Conducted Usability Testing with prospective users

A tablet application for fast food restaurants, Researcher & UX Interaction Designer

Conducted survey, interviewed stakeholders to identify user “pain points”

Developed personas and story boards

Built a process flow and low fidelity wireframes for usability testing.

Designed the UX Interaction and created a functional prototype for the conceptual tablet app using UXPin

PRIOR EXPERIENCE 05/96 – 04/13

Morris Management (Assistant Manager)

Assist managers and Board of Directors of home owner associations in vendor and account management functions. Worked with multiple Community Association Boards on RFP preparation, architectural reviews, bylaw violations, delinquency management and annual budget preparation. Coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure completion of projects on schedule within allocated budgets. Maintain pro-active communications and collaborate with Board of Directors.

Learning Rx (Cognitive Skills Trainer)

Designed and implemented custom training curriculum for children with learning challenges. Delivered intensive multi-month cognitive function training for customers across multiple age groups, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

First Step (Co-Director)

Designed and developed early learning curriculum for children in the Cincinnati area. Coordinate staff development and engagement activities, on-site visits by other organizations, and non-academic events such as fund-raisers. Manage fund-raising events to raise resources for supporting early childhood education for children

CDS-Associates (Senior Architectural Design Technician)

Worked on architectural design projects for residential, community and commercial properties.

AH Architects (Jr. Architect)

Designed interiors for commercial and residential projects. Managed design projects from concept to completion and delivery to clients.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bollyworks Inc., Instructor (2013 – present)

LWSD PTSA – Multiple roles (2009 – present)

Board Member, Public Relations & Membership - NetIP, Cincinnati (2001 – 2003).

Volunteer, WAIF 88.3 F.M - Cincinnati Community Radio (2001 – 2005)

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