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Ikran Ahmed

Columbus

Summary

Creative Web & UX Designer with 4+ years of experience in website management, user-centered design and digital training, Skilled at maintaining and optimizing web platforms, delivering interactive training programs, and translating technical processes into accessible content. Proficient in front-end development, content strategy, accessibility standards, and performance analytics.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior User Experience Web Designer

Surge Staffing Headquarters
Columbus
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managed website updates and digital content updates, ensuring usability, accessibility, and SEO optimization.
  • Designed and delivered digital training sessions and workshops for internal teams, promoting user adoption of redesigned tools and processes.
  • Led content updates and web redesigns, ensuring information accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Conducted usability testing and analytics reviews to measure training effectiveness and website performance.
  • Created instructional prototypes and interactive content to support onboarding and skill development.
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent digital experiences and knowledge transfer.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless website functionality.

Web Content Designer

Samsung SmartThings
Minneapolis
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supported redesign of Samsung's public and developer websites, ensuring clarity, usability, and adherence to accessibility guidelines.
  • Collaborated with product managers and content strategists to design web pages and interactive content.
  • Developed keyword strategies and metadata for improved search visibility and engagement.
  • Presented design concepts and training recommendations to stakeholders to support adoption of new site features.
  • Contract position

User Experience Designer

Caring & Loving Health Services
Columbus
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Maintained and updated the organization's healthcare website, improving content navigation and accessibility.
  • Conducted user research and delivered training to staff on new digital tools and processes.
  • Designed application workflows and interactive forms to streamline patient intake and reduce errors.
  • Created training documentation and communication strategies to increase adoption of digital resources.
  • Partnered with leadership to ensure continuous improvement of internal and external-facing systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Computer Interaction

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2022

Skills

  • Design & Training: Adobe Captivate, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Prototyping, Wireframing, Usability Testing
  • Web & Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, CMS platforms, SEO tools (Google Analytics, SEMrush)
  • Other: Instructional Design, Content Strategy, Accessibility (WCAG), Workshops, Digital Communication

Timeline

Senior User Experience Web Designer

Surge Staffing Headquarters
10.2023 - 03.2025

Web Content Designer

Samsung SmartThings
06.2023 - 09.2023

User Experience Designer

Caring & Loving Health Services
12.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Computer Interaction

The Ohio State University