Manali Shivapurkar
Oswego,New York
Summary
Organized and skilled product designer with experience in creating user-friendly designs. Adept at managing teams, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth operations. Completed multiple freelancing projects, with a focus on improving product experiences. Ready to contribute diverse skills to enhance business outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
State University of New York at Oswego
08.2024 - Current
- Designed visually engaging posters, newsletters, and promotional materials to boost visibility and participation in major campus events.
- Contributed to media coverage by capturing and editing high-quality photos and videos for event documentation and promotional campaigns.
- Supervised and provided on-site support for events, including weekend activities, ensuring smooth operations and resolving issues promptly through strong problem-solving skills.
UI/UX Designer
Grasper Global Private Limited (Skillmatics)
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Led the redesign of USA and India websites, with a primary focus on the USA site, utilizing Figma and no-code tools to streamline development.
- Designed and launched key projects, including landing pages for seasonal campaigns (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and a high-profile collaboration with Chick-fil-A.
- Conducted extensive user testing and research, resulting in the successful launch of the 'Build Your Own Bundle' feature, which increased company profits by 10%.
- Performed A/B testing to enhance user experience and drive a 30% improvement in website performance and conversions.
- Gained expertise in quality testing, Shopify management, and page creation using no-code tools.
- Designed visually appealing Instagram posts and email advertisements using Figma, with the occasional use of Illustrator.
Design Intern - Creative Department
7Classes
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Re-designed screens for the InstaPreps app using Figma, improving user interface and experience.
- Developed new feature designs, including Refer and Earn, Admin Login Flow, Watch Videos, and Counseling modules for the InstaPreps app.
- Designed Instagram posts, event posters, and certificates for initiatives like Employee of the Week, Internship Certificates, Winner Announcements, and packaging design.
- Created interactive designs for booking demo classes, course plans, and blog/forum-based screens, contributing to a 15% profit increase for the startup.
Education
Master of Arts - Human-Computer Interaction
State University of New York At Oswego
New York, NY05.2025
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
06.2021
Skills
- Figma
- Balsamiq
- Adobe Illustrator
- Invision
- Framerai
- PageFly
- Lucky Orange
- HTML
- CSS
- User Research and Testing
- Shopify Management
- Interactive Design
- Quality Assurance
Extracurricular Activities
Graphics Designer, Mumbaikars for Sanjay Gandhi National Park, 02/21, 02/22, Created awareness materials for initiatives such as Women in Wildlife, Environmental Day, and Leopard-Human Interaction, including posters and social media posts. Secretary, Digital Creative Team, CESS, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, 2020, 2021, Designed brochures, posters, and Instagram posts for events including Python Workshops, Gate Preparation, and various festivals. Joint Secretary, Digital Creative Team, CESS, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, 2019, 2020, Developed posters and Instagram posts for festival promotions and other events.
Projects and Case Studies
- Landing page for a Webinar, Developed a landing page to promote a webinar, emphasizing key event details and facilitating user registrations. Authored and published an article about the project on Medium., 10/21
- An E-commerce App for Drinks, Designed a mobile e-commerce app to enable users to browse a catalog, locate items, initiate checkout, and complete purchases. Authored and published an article on Medium., 11/21
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
State University of New York at Oswego
08.2024 - Current
UI/UX Designer
Grasper Global Private Limited (Skillmatics)
03.2022 - 06.2023
Design Intern - Creative Department
7Classes
07.2021 - 10.2021
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts - Human-Computer Interaction
State University of New York At Oswego
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