Neelam Gaikwad

About

Creative and results-driven UI/UX Designer with 4 years of experience crafting user-centered web applications and interactive digital content. I build intuitive experiences through user journey mapping, wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing, leveraging tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Springboard-certified in UI/UX Design methodologies with 700+ hours of hands-on coursework and four in-depth portfolio projects. Past roles include UI/UX Designer across Brain Game LLC, Carib Farm, Boost Up, Tiny Tales, and Health Click, along with positions in risk and sales at Allstate and New York Life. As a US citizen authorized to work in the US, I thrive in cross-functional teams and am passionate about optimizing learning experiences and user engagement. Outside work, I enjoy photography, cooking, reading, hiking, and yoga.

Experience

• UI/UX Intern/Designer · Carib Farm Inc03-01-2023 – 03-31-2023

  Digital knowledge-sharing platform for Caribbean small-scale farmers (Live Product). Designed core user flows and interface for a live market-facing application; conducted usability testing and gathered feedback to improve navigation and accessibility.

• UI/UX Designer · Brain Game LLC02-01-2023 –

  Led UI/UX design and development for Brain Game LLC's web application, creating 50+ interactive game experiences for children and optimizing user journeys to boost engagement. Proficient with Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Construct 3. Collaborated with educational experts to refine content for cognitive development goals and assisted in recruitment to build a talented creative team.

• UI/UX Designer · Tiny Tales12-01-2022 – 12-31-2022

  Led a one-week UI/UX project.

• UI/UX Designer · Health Click11-01-2022 – 11-30-2022

  Designed Health Click, an online food ordering platform; addressed trust and customer experience issues to improve ordering flow and user satisfaction.

• UI/UX Designer · Boost Up11-01-2022 – 01-01-2023

  Created a streamlined customer experience for transitioning from free to premium options; conducted competitive analysis, designed user journeys, and delivered high-fidelity prototypes to support conversion optimizations.

• Producer · Allstate09-01-2021 – 10-01-2021

  As an Allstate Agent, guided clients through the insurance application process, reviewed information for accuracy, and generated leads through referrals, networking, and cold calling to build a client base.

• Producer · New York Life Insurance Co10-01-2017 – 05-01-2018

  Demonstrated expertise in selling life insurance policies and providing exceptional customer service; worked with clients to understand needs and cultivate long-term relationships.

Education

• Springboard UI/UX Design Career TrackCertification
• University of PuneBachelor of Commerce - BCom, Bachelor of commerce

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