Sarika Pradhan
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Aspiring UX/UI Designer and Researcher with a strong passion for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. While I am currently trying to pursue a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, I possess a solid foundation in user-centered design principles, usability testing, and interaction design. Skilled in digital tools and techniques, I am dedicated to improving accessibility and user satisfaction through innovative design solutions.
Portfolio: https://sarikapradhan1010910.myportfolio.com
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Campus Kids Connection
Santa Cruz
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist in the planning and implementation of appropriate curriculum for school-age children in afterschool daycare
- Supervises and participates in the program and maintains communication with parents and other staff members.
UX/UI Graphic Design Intern
GBCS Group
Remote
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Used Figma and Canva to design content, layouts, and graphical elements for GBCS Group company website
- Designed and conducted user experience research for website designs.
Course Assistant
UCSC
Santa Cruz
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught Bollywood dance to 150+ college students in the class of Bollywood Dance and Culture in India and Indian Diaspora.
Bio-Engineering Summer Intern
UCLA
Los Angeles
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with Dr. S. Benedict and Dr. Iyer on a project to develop a non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM)
- Reviewed literature and wrote a detailed report on the composition of human skin, blood, and bone related to the non-invasive CGM
- The report was used by other researchers who don’t have a biology background.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA03-2024
Mission San Jose High School
06.2020
Skills
- Figma
- Canva
- Visual design
- Design thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Wireframing and Prototype
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified, American HealthCare Academy
Leadership Experience
- Pledge President, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Spring 2021
- Sergeant at Arms, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Fall 2021
Volunteer Experience
Dance Teacher at JKM, School of Indian Classical Dance, (2019 - 2021)
- Taught Indian Classical Dance to junior students, Fremont, CA
Tutor at Shooting Star Foundation, (09/2016 - 06/2017)
- Math and English tutor at Guy Emanuele Elementary School, Union City, CA
Timeline
Teacher
Campus Kids Connection
11.2023 - 05.2024
UX/UI Graphic Design Intern
GBCS Group
09.2023 - 12.2023
Course Assistant
UCSC
04.2022 - 06.2022
Bio-Engineering Summer Intern
UCLA
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
Mission San Jose High School
CPR/First Aid Certified, American HealthCare Academy
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