Nura Sheikhabdi
Farmignton,MN
“You can not stop you from being who you are.”
Khaled Hosseini
Summary
Dedicated student interested in applying excellent research and design skills to a UX design role. Experienced in market research and interface design through a psychology and ux design study background. Dedicated to optimizing human-computer interactions for diverse accessible applications.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Strategist
Backpack
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluated new emerging media or technologies and made recommendations for application within marketing campaigns.
- Executed comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research to identify customer needs.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure effective execution of strategies.
- Prepared and presented reports to update stakeholders about success of each strategy.
Direct Support Professional
Unlimited Possibilities
Burnsville, MN
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities through daily activities such as personal development, behavior plans, meal preparation and administered medication.
- Established a positive and secure environment that nurtures individuals' goals and growth by having developed a strong and trusting mutual bond.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
05-2025
- 3.8 GPA
- Ethnicities in Stem, Design Director, 2024
Diploma -
Skills
- Market Research and Analysis
- Client Engagement
- Usability and Accessibility
- Somali
- Figma
- Strategy Development
- Interaction/Visual Design
- Creative Thinking
Professional Projects
Website Audit for Minnesota Department of Corrections:
- Collaborated with a team of students to research and capture the importance of the Reentry unit for better engagement and usability towards their website.
- Conducted additional research by observing the prison facility and engaged with the incarcerated.
- Created a summary of findings and recommendations for new content and navigation flow for improvement.
- Presented these findings to industry perspectives.
Community Education Mentorship
- Collaborated with the Community Education Director to develop a deep understanding of educational program management and community outreach.
- Recommended guidance on website restructuring, curriculum design, implementation, and assessment strategies.
- Assisted in organizing community events, workshops, and educational programs under the mentor's supervision.
- Acquired valuable insights into effective communication, leadership, and teamwork within a community education setting.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Strategist - Backpack
12.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional - Unlimited Possibilities
10.2022 - 08.2023
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Farmington High School - Diploma,
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