Melvin Okoro
@melvinokoro
Innovative product designer and user researcher specializing in UX.
What I'm looking for
I am an innovative product designer and user researcher with a strong foundation in user psychology. My passion lies in crafting satisfying digital experiences that people love. I have a proven track record of solving human and business problems through creative design solutions across multiple platforms. My expertise includes Mobile Design, UX Writing, UX Strategy, and Design Thinking, blending usability research with design to create immersive visual designs.
Throughout my career, I have excelled in collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions that align with organizational goals. My contributions have been recognized with the 'Employee of the Year' award for my outstanding role in the company’s success and team camaraderie. I have led various projects, including the design and testing of a seamless SaaS payroll system, which resulted in a 70% increase in efficient financial management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Designer
Sproutly Tech Ltd.
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
As a Product Designer at Sproutly Tech Ltd., I led the research, design, and testing of a SaaS payroll system, improving financial management efficiency by 70%. I also designed a comprehensive guidebook for users and enhanced a payment mobile app, significantly reducing user errors and drop-off rates.
Creative Designer (Volunteer)
Sproutly Education Empowerment Initiative
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
In my volunteer role with the Sproutly Education Empowerment Initiative, I designed the Sproutly4Good website and developed educational materials, leading to a 40% increase in student engagement and a 25% boost in donor contributions.
Lead Product Designer
Liinae Inc.
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
In my role as Lead Product Designer at Liinae Inc., I designed a multi-feature service booking app and improved the company website, achieving conversion rates of 60% for hosts and 80% for tourists. I also developed an analytics system that enhanced operational efficiency by 90%.
Product Design Intern
Eat Binchi
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)
During my internship at Eat Binchi, I conducted user interviews and analyzed feedback to identify user behavior patterns, which improved feature prioritization efficiency by 25%. I collaborated on visual designs and created wireframes and prototypes.
Creative Designer
Kellogg’s Nigeria
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (1 month)
As a Creative Designer for Kellogg’s Nigeria, I executed the design for the Supermom of the Year award campaign website, which garnered over 3,000 nominations in the first 24 hours, significantly boosting engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2019 - 2023
Grade: First Class Honours (GPA: 4.60/5.0)
Activities and societies: Distinction in core courses: Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, achieving a GPA of 4.60/5.0. Focused on Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods, gaining a comprehensive understanding of user behavior and design principles.
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