Experience

IKIN

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• User Experience Designer

  • May 2021 - Present

  •Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to precisely define project objectives, scope, and user requirements. •Conduct thorough research and competitive analysis within the realms of augmented reality and generative art, unearthing opportunities for differentiation and gaining profound insights to drive design decisions. •Forge wireframes, prototypes, and information architecture frameworks, effectively visualizing user interactions and seamless flows. •Depict mockups and storyboards, consistently refining them based on user feedback and valuable stakeholder insights. •Foster close collaboration with developers, ensuring the flawless implementation of design solutions and seamless integration of changes. •Spearhead invigorating design workshops and deliver captivating presentations, skillfully recruiting participants, facilitating sessions, and meticulously documenting insights. •Play a pivotal role in the evolution of a robust design system, meticulously upholding consistency and efficiency across a spectrum of products. Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual & User Experience Designer

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  •Provide international and local clients with user-centered design and research solutions to meet business goals •Guide project objectives by thoughtfully designing low to high fidelity prototypes and user flows using Sketch, Figma, and InVision •Remotely moderate user interviews and usability tests to gain insights on pain points and patterns •Synthesize and present empathy-driven findings to advocate informed design decisions •Perform ethnographic research, create personas and journey maps as tools to keep the focus on the user •Build brand strategy and increase sales revenue by designing sales and marketing tools •Notable collaborations include organizations such as Mintbean, Postmatic, City of Minneapolis, Foodsby, Minnesota Technology Association and more Show less



GradImages

• United States
• Photography
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Photographer

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2020

  •Photographed public relations and portrait shots in graduation ceremonies at a 98% overall salable rate •Collaborated with team in a fast-paced environment to fulfill client requests and expectations •Proficient in using digital single-lens reflex cameras, lenses, lighting, and camera equipment •Processed administrative job bags in a time-sensitive manner to be reviewed and submitted to clients •Photographed public relations and portrait shots in graduation ceremonies at a 98% overall salable rate •Collaborated with team in a fast-paced environment to fulfill client requests and expectations •Proficient in using digital single-lens reflex cameras, lenses, lighting, and camera equipment •Processed administrative job bags in a time-sensitive manner to be reviewed and submitted to clients



design loop

• United States
• Wholesale

• Account Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Managed mass and boutique retail accounts with contracts and product setup for Target, Amazon, FabFitFun, Paper Source, Anthropologie and more • Generated a 30% increase of sales accounts within an 8-month period • Monitored e-commerce platforms for wholesale and direct-to-consumer • Assessed sales and development timelines for retail accounts to successfully meet deadlines • Analyzed and reported weekly sales and inventory reports for all accounts to product development, design, and operations teams to help build successful programs • Advised overall strategy and creative direction for sales presentations and catalog designs • Directed tradeshow initiatives and managed 3rd party rep groups for business growth opportunities Show less



Da Bomb

• Kuwait
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Managed more than 1,500 wholesale accounts nationwide with account setup and ordering • Photographed product and brand lifestyle images to manage in content library • Designed and produced marketing material for all marketing channels • Supported and updated product catalog of 100+ product sku’s for ecommerce sites • Coordinated tradeshows, special events, and appearances to promote products and brand • Increased boutique accounts from tradeshows by 33% compared to previous year • Awarded best tradeshow booth at NY NOW Winter Market 2018 • Processed boutique wholesale orders to ensure timely shipment and receiving • Managed social media calendar, including creating relevant content and scheduling post dates • Developed email-marketing campaigns for product launches and company updates, with a 60% response rate Show less



Evine Live

• Visual Product Stylist

  • May 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Managed and styled product samples for on-air presentations on a national, televised home shopping network• Consistently led premiere shows of new products to ensure concepts align with vendors• Executed more than 1,000 live shows• Delegated weekly show scheduling to team members according to their strengths and potential• Created training documents and presentations on Evine brands to be implemented in training new team members• Served as lead in product tracking and set up for on-location remote shoots Show less

• Visual Product Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - May 2017

  • Collaborated with producers, directors, and on-air talent to effectively execute live show demonstrations • Tracked and set up product samples• Styled products and models to align with vendor guidelines• Strategically cross-sold products on set to increase sales



Hmong American Education Fund

• Non-profit Organizations

• Content Producer

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  •Contracted to produce new content for non-profit, education scholarship fund that increased brand awareness •Developed marketing proposal that detailed cost-effective budget plan and deadlines •Shot, edited, and translated digital content for web that contributed in tripling donations for 2016 school year •Wrote press releases and contributed in updating content for HAEF social media channels, increasing scholarship applicants •Contracted to produce new content for non-profit, education scholarship fund that increased brand awareness •Developed marketing proposal that detailed cost-effective budget plan and deadlines •Shot, edited, and translated digital content for web that contributed in tripling donations for 2016 school year •Wrote press releases and contributed in updating content for HAEF social media channels, increasing scholarship applicants



Huis Ten Bosch

• Netherlands
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  •Developed and implemented an English-speaking experience within a Dutch-inspired theme park •Planned and coordinated English language learning programs to increase Japanese student attendance •Recorded and edited promotional and special event videos for web •Designed print advertisements promoting the designated area English Square •Developed and implemented an English-speaking experience within a Dutch-inspired theme park •Planned and coordinated English language learning programs to increase Japanese student attendance •Recorded and edited promotional and special event videos for web •Designed print advertisements promoting the designated area English Square



University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photography/Videography Specialist

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  •Contributor of a national gold award communication website for "Best Internal Publication" at the 2010 Service Industry Advertising Award •Photographed & retouched images for online college news website and brand development •Recorded interviews and feature pieces for online content •Conducted research and interviews to write campus news articles and photo descriptions •Maintained digital image database and uploaded images to website •Contributor of a national gold award communication website for "Best Internal Publication" at the 2010 Service Industry Advertising Award •Photographed & retouched images for online college news website and brand development •Recorded interviews and feature pieces for online content •Conducted research and interviews to write campus news articles and photo descriptions •Maintained digital image database and uploaded images to website



Yahoo!

• Information Technology and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Desk Technician

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2009

  •Provided internal technical support in a high volume call center •Researched to troubleshoot computer issues via remote control access, chat, and phone •Trained in using multiple operating system software and applications •Worked remotely alongside team members in California and India to resolve technical problems •Provided internal technical support in a high volume call center •Researched to troubleshoot computer issues via remote control access, chat, and phone •Trained in using multiple operating system software and applications •Worked remotely alongside team members in California and India to resolve technical problems