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Philip Quansah

Clayton,OH

Summary

Rising graduate looking to explore fields of cognitive decision making, user research, marketing, and the arts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant/Intern

Michigan Medicine: Institute For Firearm Injury Prevention
09.2022 - Current
  • I conduct research for clinical studies and trials focused on reducing firearm violence and addressing mental health challenges in inner-city populations, with a primary emphasis on youth.
  • I work to build an effective support system for over 500 participants coming out of emergency departments in Detroit, Flint, Philadelphia, and Atlanta.
  • Administer clinical intervention sessions.
  • Analyze and record participant results and behavior based upon intervention data.
  • Strategically formulate study materials to encourage participant engagement.
  • I communicate daily with participants, doctors, and healthcare professionals to test new study methods, with the goal of updating and improving procedures.
  • Conduct usability tests on intervention resources.
  • Perform qualitative coding for key interviews.

UX Design/Marketing Intern

NXlvl
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: nXlvl is a free application designed to help athletes and creators of all types enhance their virtual presence both on the app and across other platforms.
  • Conducted usability testing with potential users.
  • Strategized marketing and execution of NIL (Name Image & Likeness) endorsement deals for college athletes across the country.
  • Contributed to a partnership with University of Michigan Athletics for student athlete endorsement deals.


Club Sports Supervisor

University of Michigan Rec Sports
12.2021 - Current
  • Supervise athletic buildings across the University of Michigan Campus for various club sports practices and matches.
  • Monitor buildings and player attendance.
  • CPR & First-Aid Certified.

Co-Creative Director

ZUCTSUJ
08.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A lifestyle brand created by my brother and I that bridges the gap between our African heritage with our perspective as young black men in the US.

•Streamline event logistics, product budgeting, and consumer perception

• Direction of media, storyboards, and marketing content

•Interned with Ghanaian streetwear leaders, Free The Youth and assisted with production, marketing, and distribution. (Locations: Afronation music festival, Chance the Rapper’s Ghana Black Star Line Festival. Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival, Restocked New York City, and Joefreshgoods Every Now & Then Chicago.)

Student Athlete: Linebacker

Michigan Football
10.2021 - 05.2022

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Sciences, User Experience Design

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
05.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft platforms
  • Google platforms
  • User Interface Design
  • Usability Testing
  • Vyond
  • Figma
  • Qualtrics
  • Qualitative coding
  • Youth Intervention
  • Social media marketing

Relevant Course Work

  • Rational Choice Theory
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Product Needs Assessment and Usability Evaluation
  • Philosophy of Critical Reasoning & Logic
  • Philosophy of Mind & Machines
  • Statistics
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology of Decision Processes
  • Interactive Design Studio
  • Online Communities

Timeline

Research Assistant/Intern

Michigan Medicine: Institute For Firearm Injury Prevention
09.2022 - Current

Co-Creative Director

ZUCTSUJ
08.2022 - Current

UX Design/Marketing Intern

NXlvl
02.2022 - 10.2023

Club Sports Supervisor

University of Michigan Rec Sports
12.2021 - Current

Student Athlete: Linebacker

Michigan Football
10.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Sciences, User Experience Design

University of Michigan
Philip Quansah