Anani Konuwa

About

With a diverse background in design, content creation, and analysis, I am currently pursuing dual Master of Science degrees at the University of Southern California, focusing on Integrated Business, Design & Technology and User Experience Design. As Lead Designer at Screenless Entertainment, I spearheaded the development of CHANCE, an educational card game inspired by West African and South Asian cultures. My role involved UX/UI design, product development, and brand creation. I have over eight years of experience as a content creator, producing engaging online shows and collaborating with indie game developers. Previously, I served as a Content Management Analyst at Wolters Kluwer, where I developed tax-related resources and managed client communications. My analytical skills were honed as an Associate Government Program Analyst at the California Civil Rights Department, investigating discrimination complaints. I am passionate about blending creativity with technology to create impactful user experiences.

Experience

• Lead Designer · Screenless Entertainment04-01-2024

  LEADERSHIP - Researched and identified a white space in the toy community for portable games rooted in West African and South Asian cultures. UX/UI RESEARCH & DESIGN - Followed the design process to develop mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for an educational card game, CHANCE, loosely based on a grandparents method to teach math to children. CHANCE is now on its second physical prototype as a visually pleasing and entertaining family card game. Utilized Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to create the brand color palette, logo, and conceptual layout for the card game. Went through multiple design iterations after receiving valuable feedback from users via surveys and game testing. Drafted rules that could create a consistent experience for players of all ages and created a simple website to host the rules. PRODUCT DESIGN - Created the first prototype of CHANCE, sent the physical game cards out to testers. After analyzing feedback, visual design was updated to address key user issues of theme continuity and length of game. Rules were revised to become even easier to understand. The second prototype design is currently in progress with plans to send it to print by the end of August 2024.

• Content Creator · Self-employed09-01-2014

  Experience of 8+ years producing live and recorded entertaining online shows on Twitch and YouTube for individuals by interacting with viewers while broadcasting video game content. Interview independent video game developers to gain deeper insight into their creative process, games in development, and lives working in the video game industry. Collaborate effectively with likeminded gamers to create unique content for the online gaming community. Knowledgeable and self-taught, with over eight years of experience, to be adept in creating and editing content with Adobe Photoshop and Sony Vegas Pro. Execute social media strategies while managing Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord for indie game developers to gain awareness for their projects with the gaming community. Participate in beta and alpha tests of independent video games, giving thorough feedback on my experience while offering constructive criticisms for future builds. Track social engagement on multiple platforms to gauge engagement of the video game community. Host a space specifically for indie game developers to showcase the development of their games via Twitter (#ScreenShotSaturday) and feature and advertise said games on YouTube. Strong passion for independent game development, video games and the developers who create and contribute to the community.

• Fulltime Student · University of Southern California09-01-2021 – 05-01-2024

  Relevant Coursework: User Experience Design, Principles of Human-Centered Design, Processes and Perspectives, Design Essentials, Technology Essentials, Narrative and Storytelling, Integrative Practices Residential (Redesigning Historic Pico House), Professional Practices Residential (Redesigning Figueroa Street for Pedestrians), Capstone Project (Creating a Networking Platform for Professionals), Directed Research on Game Design.

• Content Management Analyst · Wolters Kluwer09-01-2022 – 12-01-2023

  Work with various software products including CCH Axcess, IntelliForms, CPE-Link, Workbench, and WorkDay. Develop knowledge and resources about tax forms and tax laws across federal and state jurisdictions. Compose formulas in Excel spreadsheets to create a database of forms and tax laws for accounting professionals. Draft and publish client letters to inform laypeople and industry professionals of recent tax developments. Find new tax developments that have not been identified by the team and create client letters and queries. Perform unit testing and complete assigned form activities within or ahead of established time frames. Collaborate effectively with team members to meet overall established monthly goals. Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment with competing deadlines. Create educational documentation with the users needs in mind to improve their future experiences. Receive feedback on design documentation and material to further improve upon final iteration.

• Associate Government Program Analyst · California Civil Rights Department10-01-2020 – 08-01-2022

  Investigated complex and time sensitive unlawful employer and housing discrimination complaints. Interviewed complainants and respondents to gather pertinent information and data to the resolution of complaint cases. Facilitated conflict resolution process logically and creatively through mediation of complainants and respondents. Conducted thorough research of complaints to determine and apply California law to the information presented. Effectively used strong interpersonal skills to cooperate with customers, professionals, and team members to resolve complex complaint cases. Extensive knowledge in MS Office suite programs, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel, used to produce quality written memos and to maintain extensive data and analytics. Multitasked on projects and case work while effectively prioritizing and organizing matters based on urgency and level of importance. Comprehensive knowledge and use of online management systems used to research and analyze discrimination complaint cases.

Education

• University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Science - MS, Masters of Science
• University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Science - MS, Integrated Business, Design & Technology
• University of California, Riverside - A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of ManagementBusiness Administration, Financial Economics
• Butte CollegeAssociate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

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