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Mohamed Sharif

Chicago,IL

Summary

User-focused UI/UX Designer with hands-on experience conducting UX audits, designing responsive web interfaces, and prototyping solutions that improve usability and business outcomes. Background in high-pressure, people-centered roles from emergency response to healthcare shaping a strong foundation in empathy, communication, and process optimization. Skilled in design tools (Figma, Adobe XD), research methods, and building accessible, consistent experiences. Actively transitioning from technical operations into tech and design to build meaningful, user-first solutions at scale.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UI/UX Design Intern

Fini
01.2024 - Current
  • - Conducted UX audits and redesigned key user flows to improve engagement on Fini’s marketing site.
  • - Created wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma; ensured responsive design across devices.
  • - Collaborated with product and marketing teams, participating in weekly design critiques and stakeholder presentations.
  • - Implemented accessibility standards and visual consistency based on the brand’s design system.

Baker (Team Lead)

Costco Wholesale
01.2024 - Current
  • - Streamlined production planning by analyzing sales trends and aligning with forecasted demand.
  • - Trained and onboarded new team members, improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
  • - Led documentation and inventory workflows, contributing to increased department performance.
  • - Delivered customer support with a focus on quality, service, and retention.

Firefighter EMT

Warrenville Fire Protection District
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • - Maintained critical operations records and supported emergency logistics under high-pressure conditions.
  • - Developed and delivered community outreach programs focused on public safety education.
  • - Facilitated training sessions and safety drills, standardizing departmental procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Google UX Certificate - UI/UX Design

Google UX Design

Skills

  • Design & Research: Figma, Adobe XD, Wireframing, User Flows, Prototyping, UX Research, UI Design, Responsive Design, Accessibility
  • Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Google Analytics
  • Soft Skills: Cross-functional collaboration, Process optimization, Empathy-driven design, Leadership & training
  • Languages: English (Fluent), Somali (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
  • UI and UX design
  • User research
  • Design thinking
  • Design research
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Sketching and illustration
  • Visual storytelling
  • Responsive design

Certification

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Arabic
Professional Working
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

UI/UX Design Intern

Fini
01.2024 - Current

Baker (Team Lead)

Costco Wholesale
01.2024 - Current

Firefighter EMT

Warrenville Fire Protection District
01.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

College of DuPage

Google UX Certificate - UI/UX Design

Google UX Design

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