Miley Dehbandi

Irvine, CA| mileydehbandi@gmail.com

SUMMARY

UI/UX Designer with a background in eCommerce strategy, research, and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about creating user-centric designs that enhance customer experiences, solve business challenges like sales and engagement, and drive growth in digital products and services.

SKILLS

• Design: Wireframing, Prototyping, UI Design, Information Architecture

• Research: Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Interviews, Journey Mapping, Competitive Analysis

• Tools: Figma, Sketch, Miro, Adobe XD, InVision, Mural

• Front-End: HTML, CSS

PROJECTS

 Zyn: Bike Shopping Website Design

Solo UI/UX Designer | Springboard | Oct  2024 | Washington DC

• Conducted usability tests to resolve navigation and checkout issues, reducing cart abandonment by 35%.

• Designed wireframes and prototypes for comparison tools, increasing conversions by 25%.

• Refined interactions through iterative testing, improving conversions by 25%.

House 2 Home: Ecommerce Website Redesign

Solo UI/UX Designer | Springboard | Jul  2024 | Washington DC

• Created a platform for customizable, affordable home décor starter kits using a style quiz and AR visualization tools.

• Improved user engagement and personalization through testing and feedback.

MomHive: Mobile App Design for New Moms

Solo UI/UX Designer | Springboard | Jul  2024 | Washington DC

• Designed a mobile app to connect new moms with resources, support groups, and local communities.

• Conducted research with 16 users, identifying isolation as a key challenge.

• Improved usability by 40% through iterative testing of user flows and prototypes.

EXPERIENCE

Lead UX/UI Designer |  ADA Analytics | Washington DC     

• Designed a desktop tool to improve job interviews, increasing user confidence by 35% and interviewer engagement by 40%.

• Conducted user research and competitive analysis to identify pain points and implement AI-driven features like real-time prompts, session recordings, and post-interview analytics.

• Delivered high-fidelity prototypes within one month.

• Managed and grew an online store on Amazon and Etsy.

• Optimized product listings, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to drive sales.

• Analyzed customer behavior and feedback to improve product offerings and enhance the user experience.

• Applied knowledge of digital marketing, product photography, and UX principles to create compelling listings and increase conversion rates.
  

Social Media Specialist | Falls Oak LLC | Falls Church, VA

• Designed branded social media visuals aligned with company identity, increasing engagement rates by 30%.

• Developed UI-focused content strategies, enhancing audience retention and conversions.

• Created interactive prototypes forcampaigns, resulting in a 20% boost in user interaction.

Virology Researcher | George Mason University | Manassas, VA

• Conducted research and data analysis to improve interpretation and predictive modeling.

• Designed efficient research methodologies for optimized data collection.

• Developed data visualizations to enhance research communication.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science, Microbiology and Infectious Disease

The George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

UX/UI Design Career Track

Springboard | Online 

  July 2024

E-commerce Sales & Operations (Amazon & Etsy) | Online