Sophie Lashkari
New York,NY
Summary
A visionary product design leader born to build strategic, drive profits, increase market share and cement industry dominance for demanding customers. Focused, performance-minded manager with proven skills in creative management, team building, stakeholder relations and Financial Services Expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Product Design FSO EY Digital
Ernst & Young
New York , NY
01.2018 - Current
- Successfully managed a large global team, fostering collaboration and achieving strategic objectives while overseeing revenue management of $14 million, resulting in an increase of 30% annually.
- Led comprehensive client management strategies, fostering strong partnerships and trust with key stakeholders.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and optimal outcomes for all parties involved.
- Oversaw resource management, allocating resources efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
- Spearheaded the optimization of groundbreaking AI products for a leading global investment bank, resulting in enhanced efficiency and profitability.
- Received prestigious awards, including the Wealth Manager Platform of the Year award in 2021, 2022, and 2023, recognizing excellence in design and product management.
- Nominated as a woman who inspires and recipient of the EY Clayton Baker award in 2023 for exemplary leadership and dedication to team development and optimization.
Product Design Lead
Virtusa Consulting Services
New York , NY
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded the design and management of the Standards and Poor's (S&P Global) Ratings application system, implementing a robust design system, comprehensive style guide, and reusable components and patterns within agile methodologies. Led design sprints and closely monitored project progress to ensure smooth execution, resulting in recognition by S&P for exceptional performance as an innovative UX designer in 2016 and the Creative Problem Solver award in 2017. Additionally, honored by Virtusapolaris with the Best Performance award in 2016 and the Extra Mile award in 2017, showcasing dedication to excellence and a commitment to delivering impactful design solutions.
Freelancer Product Design
My UX Process Studio
New York , NY
04.2012 - 02.2016
- Collaborated as a freelance designer with startups and e-commerce companies including Amper Music, Bandier, Joe Fresh, Rah Foundation, Giphy, and To Boot, crafting innovative and tailored design solutions to enhance user experiences and drive brand success
Education
Graduate Executive - Finance & Marketing
University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
Ontario, CASkills
- Stakeholder Management
- End to End Feature Delivery
- ROI Analysis
- Strategic Partnerships
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Client Relationships
Timeline
Head of Product Design FSO EY Digital
Ernst & Young
01.2018 - Current
Product Design Lead
Virtusa Consulting Services
03.2016 - 01.2018
Freelancer Product Design
My UX Process Studio
04.2012 - 02.2016
Graduate Executive - Finance & Marketing
University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
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