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Parnian Vafa

Atlanta,GA

Summary

HCI graduate student seeking UX research internship. Analytical, adaptable, and passionate about accessibility and usability. Enjoys problem solving and working as a team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Tutor

Grade Potential Tutoring
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with students to achieve higher confidence and academic success, including improved test scores and overall grades
  • Tailored teaching styles to suit neurodivergent (special needs) students.

Building Manager

The Roberts Companies
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Marketed apartments and hosted tours, providing necessary information and resources
  • Maintained communication between and directly with tenants and office employees to resolve issues
  • Coordinated and conducted maintenance, repairs, and renovations, including day-to-day tasks such as paperwork.

Barista and Cashier

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  • Constantly expanded knowledge of menu items and varieties, providing exceptional customer service and guidance
  • Upsold menu items including drinks, increasing average transactional value.

Education

Medical Anthropology & Global Health -

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Master of Science - Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

Skills

  • Property Management
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Storytelling
  • UX Research
  • Bilingual

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Tutor

Grade Potential Tutoring
06.2016 - 03.2019

Building Manager

The Roberts Companies
03.2015 - 11.2016

Barista and Cashier

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Medical Anthropology & Global Health -

University of Washington

Master of Science - Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology
Parnian Vafa