Geetika Chandran
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven creative professional with a strong background in team leadership, project management, and community engagement. Proven ability to boost team productivity by 30% through innovative systems and strategic improvements. Skilled in product and visual design, grounded in UX best practices. Passionate about driving inclusive initiatives that enhance brand visibility and foster meaningful community connections.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lakeview Public Arts Committee Member
Lakeview Public Arts
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for identifying innovative artists & securing funding to support the display of public art Lakeview, Chicago.
- Make recommendations to help advance the mission of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (FOL) & partner of LRV Chamber for SSA 27.
- Promote diversity & inclusion within committee's selection process to broaden representation of the community.
Art Projects Production Chair
Francis W. Parker - Parker Party
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Led & supported team towards successful completion of high quality art production increasing team engagement by 40%.
- Created a detailed tool kit for project management plans, progress reports, scheduling, budgeting, & reporting that will now be implemented for future use.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing project management systems resulting in 30% higher efficiency.
- Utilized AI to repair & manipulate art projects where materials were defective or enhancement was needed, resulting in lower budget expenditure & exceeding time deadline expectations by 30%.
- Oversaw Art Production for 15 art pieces sold for scholarship program fundraising goals of over 1M annually.
Art Projects Production Artist
Francis W. Parker - Parker Party
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth flow between stages of production.
- Facilitated communication between different teams involved in art production processes.
- Contributed creative & original ideas toward art production & development.
- Adapted quickly when presented with new technologies or tools related to art production.
Parent Community Engagement
British International School
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed community event project plans projects from conception to completion.
- Designed creative products, utilizing limited resources, on tight timelines.
- Delivered successful inclusive social initiatives building a stronger community network through comprehensive communications.
UX Design Consultant
Fetti & Fizz
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed usability testing on UX design elements evaluating effectiveness, & provided solutions to increase user engagement.
- Implemented responsive web design for seamless integration between web & mobile devices.
- Enhanced UX by designing intuitive navigation through visually engaging interfaces resulting in an increase in user traffic throughout the site.
UX/UI Accessibility Design Consultant
Women's Clinic (INDIA)
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted UX research identifying user pain points, to recommend & optimize accessible interface designs.
- Integrated accessibility features into UI designs to accommodate language barriers & access to healthcare systems.
- Applied innovative solutions for product design, visuals & UX to meet needs of future web development projects.
Director of Development
LIFT USA-India
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed a succession plan engaging junior board members through a mentorship model for future senior leadership roles.
- Analyzed trends in giving patterns across different demographics & regions through social media analytics strategically expanding donor base.
- Crafted press releases, produced videos, & media kits, increasing visibility for annual campaigns by showcasing stories of how donor impact matters resulting in reoccurring donations.
Community Outreach Strategist
Raising Artists
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provided actionable insights based on data-driven analysis, enabling informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.
- Designed innovative hands-on activities in art exploration increasing student engagement.
- Created marketing content, increasing brand visibility through social media.
Senior Event Lead
Cheers for Moms
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Organized, coordinated & managed all aspects of events for a group of 8000 state wide from concept to completion.
- Conducted evaluations & formulated feedback developing future events increasing group growth, attendance, & engagement.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed promotional materials such as brochures, invitations and programs for events.
Education
UX Design Certification - UX Design
Coursera
Online06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB. Canada05-2002
Leadership Program - Leadership Training
Dale Carnegie Leadership - Junior Achievement
01-1995
Skills
- Creative Team Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Project Management
- Marketing & Social Media Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Product Design
- Visual Design
- UX & Accessible Design
- Design thinking
- Concept development
Timeline
Art Projects Production Chair
Francis W. Parker - Parker Party
10.2024 - 05.2025
Art Projects Production Artist
Francis W. Parker - Parker Party
10.2022 - 03.2024
UX Design Consultant
Fetti & Fizz
01.2020 - 12.2020
UX/UI Accessibility Design Consultant
Women's Clinic (INDIA)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Lakeview Public Arts Committee Member
Lakeview Public Arts
01.2019 - Current
Director of Development
LIFT USA-India
10.2018 - 01.2019
Parent Community Engagement
British International School
08.2017 - 08.2022
Community Outreach Strategist
Raising Artists
01.2015 - 06.2016
Senior Event Lead
Cheers for Moms
12.2012 - 10.2014
UX Design Certification - UX Design
Coursera
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Manitoba
Leadership Program - Leadership Training
Dale Carnegie Leadership - Junior Achievement