Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Design Projects
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Ammara Khan

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Catalyzing exceptional user experiences through innovative product design, I am on a mission to tackle dynamic challenges that allow me to fuse creativity with strategic thinking, crafting solutions that resonate and drive meaningful outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Designer

CO.LAB
Remote
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and various stakeholders, to define product objectives, requirements, and design specifications.
  • Successfully crafted and refined user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design that delivered seamless and engaging product interactions.
  • Led user research initiatives by conducting interviews, surveys, and usability tests, extracting valuable insights to guide design solutions.
  • Translated complex problems into elegant, user-friendly design solutions, resulting in heightened user satisfaction and improved conversion rates.
  • Applied design thinking methodologies to foster innovation and optimize product features, enhancing user experiences.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering teams to efficiently implement designs within scope, resulting in a remarkable 20% reduction in development cycles.
  • Produced comprehensive wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design documentation to facilitate effective communication and alignment across cross-functional teams.

Medical Scheduler Concierge

Radnet
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - Current
  • Orchestrated exceptional service as a vital link between patients, physicians, and medical facilities, ensuring streamlined appointment scheduling and patient support
  • Consistently demonstrated top-tier performance, earning recognition for exceptional dedication, outstanding customer service, and consistently meeting operational goals.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - UX Design/Product Design

CO.LAB
Remote
11.2023

UX Academy Certification -

DesignLab
08.2023

Bachelor of Science in Biology & Psychology -

The City College of New York
06.2018

Skills

  • Human-Centered Design
  • User Research
  • Design for Accessibility
  • Communications
  • User Interviews
  • Surveys
  • Card Sorting
  • Visual Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Prototyping
  • Wireframing (Low & High)
  • Usability Testing

Design Projects

GO-The Super App End-to-End App July 2023
  • Spearheaded the creation of "Go," an integrated super app that provided users with seamless access to shopping, entertainment, and a wide array of services.
  • Seamlessly incorporated design thinking, accessibility considerations, card sorting techniques, and usability testing to construct a user-friendly, multi-service platform that significantly enhanced user satisfaction.
Filtering/Sorting Adding a Feature in Wattpad June 2023
  • Catalyzed an enriched reading experience by conceptualizing and implementing a comprehensive filtering and sorting feature for Wattpad.
  • Applied a user-centric approach, incorporating design thinking principles and precise execution to enable effortless search and organization of stories based on diverse criteria.
MoodyMe A Responsive Web Design May 2023 - June 2023
  • Transformed user experience by designing a responsive interface for mobile and desktop platforms, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Employed design thinking, meticulous research, and advanced prototyping techniques to create an intuitive platform for mood tracking, journaling, expert interaction, and podcast access.

Accomplishments

NatureNexus, Remote — Product Designer July 2023 - August 2023

  • Achieved a 5th place finish among 500 participants and 63 teams in the Girls in Tech Hackathon, demonstrating strong individual performance without external support.
  • Developed NatureNexus, an innovative application leveraging AI to detect deforestation and utilizing Blockchain technology for data preservation in support of reforestation initiatives.
  • Employed user interviews, data synthesis through affinity mapping, design thinking methodologies, and prototyping and wireframing techniques to effectively tackle complex challenges.

Additional Information

  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figjam
  • Whimsical
  • Optimal Workshop
  • Usability Hub
  • Zeplin

Timeline

Product Designer

CO.LAB
09.2023 - Current

Medical Scheduler Concierge

Radnet
01.2019 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - UX Design/Product Design

CO.LAB

UX Academy Certification -

DesignLab

Bachelor of Science in Biology & Psychology -

The City College of New York
Ammara Khan